"Mr. Mercedes" is a criminal drama thriller based on Stephen King's trilogy of novels about detective Bill Hodges. The plot centers on the psychological duel and the hunt between two characters: Bill Hodges (played by Brendan Gleeson): A recently retired homicide detective who is depressed and tormented by his last unsolved case: a brutal massacre where a stolen Mercedes deliberately ran over a crowd of people waiting for a job. Brady Hartsfield (played by Harry Treadaway): The psychopathic killer who committed the massacre (nicknamed "The Mercedes Killer").
Buenos Aires, November 15 (NA) – The series "Mr. Mercedes" (also known as "Sr. Mercedes") is not a new Netflix production, but a 2017 television series that the platform has recently rescued and added to its catalog in some regions, as part of its trend to add content based on works by Stephen King. According to the Argentine News Agency, the production recently arrived on the streaming platform with its three seasons and was classified as "violent," "psychological," and "suspense."
What is "Mr. Mercedes" about?
Hartsfield begins to send provocative messages and emails to Hodges, mocking him and threatening a new attack. The series becomes a dangerous game of cat and mouse that pulls Hodges out of retirement and forces him to act as a private detective to stop the killer before he strikes again. Unlike other works by King, this series focuses on a more realistic and psychological thriller.
Who stars:
The series was created by renowned showrunner David E. Kelley (known for "Big Little Lies" and "Ally McBeal"), and its main cast includes: Brendan Gleeson as Bill Hodges (the retired detective), Harry Treadaway as Brady Hartsfield (the killer), Jharrel Jerome as Jerome Robinson, Justine Lupe as Holly Gibney, and Mary-Louise Parker as Deborah Hartsfield.
The series consists of three seasons, and each is based on one of the novels in King's trilogy (Mr. Mercedes, Finders Keepers, and End of Watch).
