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Mr. Mercedes

TV·2017–2019·Audience Network·Drama, Crime, Thriller·59m·8.0·Created by David E. Kelley

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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. Based on the bestselling novel by Stephen King.

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Brendan GleesonBrendan GleesonDetective Bill HodgesJharrel JeromeJharrel JeromeJerome RobinsonHolland TaylorHolland TaylorIda SilverBreeda WoolBreeda WoolLou LinklatterJustine LupeJustine LupeHolly GibneyMaximiliano HernándezMaximiliano HernándezAntonio MontezGabriel EbertGabriel EbertMorris BellamyRarmian NewtonRarmian NewtonPeter Saubers

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