Mr. Mercedes

Don’t let him inside your head.

Mystery Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama
English     7.2     2017     USA

Overview

A demented serial killer taunts a retired police detective with a series of lurid letters and emails, forcing the ex-cop to undertake a private, and potentially felonious, crusade to bring the killer to justice before he can strike again.

Reviews

Dean wrote:
Have you ever watched a TV show which is so good that you want to watch an episode after episode? This TV show is exactly that good. *Mr. Mercedes* stands as one of the absolute finest Stephen King adaptations ever brought to the screen. Anchored by a phenomenal performance from Brendan Gleeson as the world-weary, retired detective Bill Hodges and a terrifyingly grounded turn by Harry Treadaway as Brady Hartsfield, the series turns a classic cat-and-mouse dynamic into an unbearable psychological thrill ride. David E. Kelley and Jack Bender skip cheap gimmicks in favor of bleak realism, sharp dialogue, and patient character development. Supported by a fantastic ensemble—especially Justine Lupe's stellar Holly Gibney—it delivers a relentless, atmospheric, and unforgettable crime noir experience from start to finish.

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