Mr. Mercedes

Audience emotional responses for Mr. Mercedes are primarily driven by intense Anxiety and Anticipation as a retired detective engages in a dangerous cat-and-mouse game with a taunting, demented killer. The disturbing nature of the killer's actions and the initial crime evoke strong feelings of Anger and Fear, while the detective's personal struggles and the victims' plight generate significant Empathy and Sadness. Curiosity is high as the mystery unfolds, and moments of Surprise punctuate the grim narrative, with an underlying Hope for justice and eventual Satisfaction.