Mother of Mercy: The Call of the Horse
1st episode of the 1st season of Mrs. Davis / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Mother of Mercy: The Call of the Horse" is the series premiere of the American science fiction drama television series Mrs. Davis. The episode was written by series creators Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof, and directed by executive producer Owen Harris. It was released on Peacock on April 20, 2023, alongside the three follow-up episodes.[1]
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Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 1 | ||
Directed by | Owen Harris | ||
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Cinematography by | Joe Anderson | ||
Editing by | Philip Fowler | ||
Original release date | April 20, 2023 (2023-04-20) | ||
Running time | 55 minutes | ||
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The series follows Simone, a nun holding a grudge against Mrs. Davis, a powerful artificial intelligence that was able to prevent wars and famine by giving everyone what they wanted. Due to her past, Simone despises Mrs. Davis, and is part of the reason why she joined the convent. Soon, Simone is thrown into a world of chaos as she decides to accept a quest.
The series premiere received positive reviews from critics, who praised the series' ambition, performances, writing and tone shifts.