Rotten Tomatoes
Cancel Movies Tv shows Shop News Showtimes

Season 1 – Mercy Street

2016 Drama List
73% Tomatometer 22 Reviews 78% Popcornmeter 100+ Ratings
"Mercy Street" tells the story of doctors, nurses, contraband laborers and Southern loyalists in Union-occupied Alexandria, Va., during the Civil War. The plot centers on two nurses on opposing sides of the war who volunteer at the Mansion House Hospital. Characters include nurse Mary Phinney (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), Jedediah Foster (Josh Radnor), James Green Sr. (Gary Cole), Dr. Alfred Summers (Peter Gerety) and Emma Green (Hannah James). Filmed on location in Virginia, the series is based on real people and real events and marks the first American drama to air on PBS in more than a decade.
Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

Where to Watch

Mercy Street — Season 1

Mercy Street — Season 1

What to Know

Critics Consensus

Mercy Street's intriguing setting and talented cast can't compensate for the overall lack of excitement in a period drama that's traditional to a fault.

Read Critics Reviews

Critics Reviews

View All (22) Critics Reviews
Mekeisha Madden Toby TheWrap Hopefully timing and word of mouth will turn the series into a deserving contender in a Sunday television landscape packed with viable options. Aug 7, 2018 Full Review Daniel Fienberg Hollywood Reporter Mercy Street milks ample drama from the terrifying prospect of facing even the most minor of procedures in an era in which anesthesia was considered unnecessary and the most scientific testing involved sniffing. Jan 19, 2016 Full Review Brian Moylan Guardian It's entertaining, for sure, and immediately watchable, especially for those that love a historical drama. Jan 19, 2016 Full Review Laura Finch WORLD The blood and tragedy don't feel gratuitous, but rather honest portrayals of a turbulent time in American history based on true events in Alexandria, Va. starting in 1861. Nov 16, 2018 Full Review Ed Bark Uncle Barky Well-meaning but oh so somber, Mercy Street is a rare, born-in-the USA drama for a network that has relied on the British for almost everything in this genre. Rated: C+ Jun 12, 2018 Full Review Sean Axmaker Seanax.com The first original scripted drama produced by PBS in over a decade, Mercy Street is a medical show by way of a historical drama, an American story that takes its cues from British period pieces and fills its cast with strong American actors. Jul 29, 2016 Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

View All (18) audience reviews
mike s Honestly, it started allow but the drama really picked up in the last few episodes. Nicely written characters. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Please please please do another season!!! Such an intelligently done show, but also so engaging. I love the characters and the story - great acting. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member love this show! Great Cast, great production value Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member In authentic and historical inaccuracies. Example an officer brags about his affluence including being trained as a physician at Princeton. Princeton University was The College of New Jersey until it was renamed Princeton in 1896. The College of New Jersey was a theological school and did not offer degrees in the sciences until long after the civil war. It was one of a handful of colleges in civil war era and not particularly attended by the affluent. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member A wonderful show with great show with good acting. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Love it. It's PBS at its usual best. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
Mercy Street — Season 1

My Rating

Read More Read Less POST RATING WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW

Cast & Crew

Show Less Cast & Crew Show More Cast & Crew

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 17, 2016 The New Nurse Nurse Mary Phinney begins work at Mansion House, a hotel serving as a Union hospital; James Sr. tries to preserve the family fortune as his daughter, Emma, searches for her beau. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 24, 2016 The Haversack Emma nurses her wounded friend; Dr. Foster deals with his marriage and career; Samuel helps Mary as she attempts to improve the lives of her patients; Aurelia gives in to Silas' advances. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 31, 2016 The Uniform Dr. Foster operates on his brother -- a Confederate soldier; Alice's fiance, Tom, is traumatized by the war; Samuel and Aurelia encourage a slave boy to take his chance for freedom. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 7, 2016 The Belle Alliance The Green girls help Tom escape; Mary releases Dr. Foster so he can guide Samuel through an operation. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 14, 2016 The Dead Room A surprise visit by a hospital inspector causes disarray; Mary empathizes with a deserter; Silas makes Samuel pay for his arrogance; James Sr. takes a risky step to earn his family's respect following a tragedy. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 21, 2016 The Diabolical Plot President Lincoln's visit spawns a rebel plot and provides an opportunity to free James Sr.; a scheme undermines Dr. Foster at the expense of his patients; Aurelia makes a bold decision. Details

More Like This

View All Popular TV on Streaming
Alice & Jack 39% 50% Alice & Jack Watchlist TRAILER for Alice & Jack Little Bird 100% 100% Little Bird Watchlist 9-1-1 86% 77% 9-1-1 Watchlist TRAILER for 9-1-1 Tom Jones on Masterpiece 67% 30% Tom Jones on Masterpiece Watchlist TRAILER for Tom Jones on Masterpiece World on Fire 92% 52% World on Fire Watchlist TRAILER for World on Fire Discover more movies and TV shows. View More

Related TV News

View All Related TV News
Now Streaming: The X-Files, Fear the Walking Dead, Fargo, And More Video: TV Premieres Countdown for January 15, 2016 2016 Winter/Spring TV Premiere Dates
View All Mercy Street — Season 1 photos

Mercy Street — Season 1

<em>Mercy Street</em>, Season 1 <em>Mercy Street</em>, Season 1 <em>Mercy Street</em>, Season 1 <em>Mercy Street</em>, Season 1 <em>Mercy Street</em>, Season 1 <em>Mercy Street</em>, Season 1 View more photos

Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 17, 2016