Series synopsis
Mr. Mercedes is an American mystery sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on Audience on August 9, 2017. It ended on November 12, 2019. It was created by David E. Kelley. It stars Brendan Gleeson, Harry Treadaway, Kelly Lynch and Jharrel Jerome.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Don’t let him inside your head.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Brendan Gleeson as Detective Bill Hodges
- Harry Treadaway as Brady Hartsfield
- Kelly Lynch as Deborah Hartsfield
- Jharrel Jerome as Jerome Robinson
- Mary-Louise Parker as Janey Patterson
- Holland Taylor as Ida Silver
- Breeda Wool as Lou Linklatter
- Justine Lupe as Holly Gibney
Supporting cast
- Ann Cusack as Olivia Trelawney
- Jack Huston as Felix Babineau
- Maximiliano Hernández as Antonio Montez
- Tessa Ferrer as Cora Babineau
- Gabriel Ebert as Morris Bellamy
- Rarmian Newton as Peter Saubers
- Claire Bronson as Marjorie Saubers
Guest cast
- Robert Stanton as Anthony “Robi” Robisher
- Scott Lawrence as Detective Peter Dixon
- Carol Frock as Dolly the Cook
- Meg Chambers Steedle as Danielle Sweeney
- Jason Davis as Mr. Richter
- Patch Darragh as Andrew Halliday
- Natalie Paul as ADA Sarah Pace
- Glynn Turman as Judge Bernard Raines
- Jimmy Gonzales as Marty Wall
- Bruce Dern as John Rothstein
- Josh Daugherty as Tom Saubers
- Kate Mulgrew as Alma Lane
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 30 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | August 9, 2017 | October 11, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 10 | August 22, 2018 | October 24, 2018 |
| Season 3 | 10 | September 10, 2019 | November 12, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Two years after retiring, former homicide detective Bill Hodges is still haunted by his last case. When the demented culprit begins to torment Hodges, he embarks on a crusade to bring the killer to justice. |
August 9, 2017 |
| 2 |
On Your Mark As Hodges struggles to maintain his sanity, both Pete and Ida take notice. Deborah worries about Brady, who gives her a window into his latest work. Hodges connects with Olivia Trelawney's sister Janey, who hires him as a private detective. |
August 16, 2017 |
| 3 |
Cloudy, With a Chance of Mayhem Hodges and Janey dig deeper into the circumstances surrounding Olivia's death. Hodges uses Debbie's Blue Umbrella to turns the tables on Brady. Jerome's father intervenes in his relationship with Hodges. |
August 23, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Missed You With Brady hospitalized, Hodges and Holly rebuild, opening private investigative agency Finders Keepers. Brady's care falls to Dr. Babineau, an ambitious neurosurgeon, with input from his brilliant wife, Cora. |
August 22, 2018 |
| 2 |
Let's Go Roaming Hodges struggles with his cases at Finders Keepers, putting him at odds with a concerned Holly. Sadie senses a shift in Brady's medical state and informs Dr. Babineau. Jerome arrives home from Harvard for the summer. |
August 29, 2018 |
| 3 |
You Can Go Home Now Brady welcomes a visitor from his past. Sensing Holly's growing frustration, Hodges includes her in his unofficial investigation. Cora continues to apply pressure to Babineau. |
September 5, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
No Good Deed The murder of iconic local author John Rothstein devastates Hodges. When unpublished works of Rothstein's are suspected to be stolen from his home, Hodges launches an investigation. |
September 10, 2019 |
| 2 |
Madness As she is evaluated for mental competency, Lou continues to be haunted by Brady. Morris and Alma hatch a plan to recover their spoils. |
September 17, 2019 |
| 3 |
Love Lost Holly visits Lou ahead of her psych evaluation. Jerome accesses Rothstein's records and uncovers an unexpected connection to Ida. Hodges and Montez look into the death of Stan McNair. Morris and Alma are caught in the act. |
September 24, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Audience |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 9, 2017 |
| Last aired | November 12, 2019 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |