TV series · 2017 · Audience Network
Is Mr. Mercedes based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Mr. Mercedes is based on the book Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King (2014).
The TV series premiered in 2017 on Audience Network.
The book behind Mr. Mercedes
Mr. Mercedes
by Stephen King · first published 2014 · 454 pages · crime fiction
Novel by Stephen King.
Common questions
Is Mr. Mercedes based on a book?
Yes. Mr. Mercedes is based on the book Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King (2014).
Who wrote the book Mr. Mercedes is based on?
Mr. Mercedes was written by Stephen King and first published in 2014.
How long is the book?
Mr. Mercedes is about 454 pages long.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Mr. Mercedes before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Stephen King's books
- The Shawshank Redemption (film, 1994)
- The Green Mile (film, 1999)
- The Shining (film, 1980)
- It (film, 2017)
- Misery (film, 1990)
- Carrie (film, 1976)