Mr. Mercedes
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.
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Better for ages 16+: heavy violence, heavy sexual content
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Frequently asked questions
Is "Mr. Mercedes" appropriate for children?
ValorScore's Content Advisory for "Mr. Mercedes" is "Heavy" (60/100), measuring sex, violence, language, and drug use. See the full per-axis breakdown below to decide if it fits your family.
See the per-axis breakdownDoes "Mr. Mercedes" have woke/ideological content?
In ValorScore's editorial reading, "Mr. Mercedes" has ideological presence rated "Mild". This is editorial opinion, not a verdict — see the axes and their evidence in the breakdown below. The overall ValorScore (cleanliness + value + audience rating) is 83/100. See every axis and its evidence in the breakdown below.
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