
Mr. Mayor
Taste attributes: comedyanimalsfastlightimaginarysimplelinearglossyenclosed
"Welcome to L.A.… where dreams sometimes come true!"
Boxlist takeA breezy, polished comedy series, otherwise balanced. Best if you like polish over grit.
Taste details
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: light · Realism: balanced · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
Quality rating
6.8 /10
TMDB · 52 votes
Where to watch
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Seasons
Season 1
· 2021 · 9 episodesEpisodes (9)
1Pilot7 Jan 2021
Neil Bremer starts his first day as mayor of Los Angeles, where he faces new challenges on the job and at home.
2Mayor's Day Out7 Jan 2021
After visiting a marijuana dispensary in support of his legalization plan, things go awry for Mayor Neil Bremer. While out, he puts Mikaela in charge of the mayor's office for the day.
3Brentwood Trash14 Jan 2021
Jayden interviews candidates for an opening on the team. Neil gets sidetracked during a town hall, and Orly has a shocking realization.
4The Sac21 Jan 2021
A special assignment forces Jayden and Arpi to get to know each other. Meanwhile, Neil sets out on a mission to reconnect with Orly after she gets into a little trouble.
5Dodger Day28 Jan 2021
Mayor Neil rolls out a new safety initiative as Arpi trains him for his most challenging task yet. Mikaela and Tommy realize the clock is ticking for them to find love.
6Respect in the Workplace4 Feb 2021
A mandatory staff meeting derails plans for the team’s favorite day of the month.
7Avocado Crisis11 Feb 2021
An avocado shortage brings the city of L.A. to its knees and an exhausted Mikaela discovers the only thing that can put her to sleep is one of Arpi's boring presentations.
8Hearts Before Parts18 Feb 2021
Neil tries to convince Orly that a casual fling is more serious than it is and a trivia competition threatens to tear the staff apart.
9#Palmtreereform25 Feb 2021
Neil's plan to save the city money on palm tree maintenance meets unexpected resistance. Tommy and Mikaela don't believe Jayden when he announces he's going to be a father.
Season 2
· 2022 · 10 episodesEpisodes (10)
1Move Fast and Break Things15 Mar 2022
Neil is excited to work with his new Innovation Team but gets sidetracked when he has to take Orly (and Arpi) to the DMV for her permit test. Tommy and Mikaela become increasingly concerned about the I-Team’s new presence and fight to keep Jayden off the chopping block.
2Mayor Daddy22 Mar 2022
Mikaela learns that her award for flattening the homelessness curve is based on a lie, and, with James and Arpi's help, grows determined to make a change for real. Neil realizes that his excitement about the I-Team has caused his original staff to act out like children, so he attempts to appease them.
3Trampage29 Mar 2022
In the midst of a heat wave, Neil has a fling with Angelica, a prominent commercial actress. Tommy accidentally ruins the joy of Arpi's scratch-off lottery habit, but helps her by revealing a secret hobby of his own.
4The Illusion of Choice5 Apr 2022
Mikaela and Tommy help Jayden transform into a Scorpio after he learns that his dream apartment has astrological sign requirements. Neil's attempt to raise mayoral awareness takes a turn when James nudges him to put his face on trash cans all over the city.
5Sister Cities12 Apr 2022
Neil can't wait to show off his deal-making skills with the visiting mayors of L.A.'s sister cities, but chaos ensues when he mistakes a group of film extras for the real mayors. Mikaela, with Arpi's encouragement, decides to finally ask out James.
6Venus on the Moon19 Apr 2022
Neil is forced to burst Orly's bubble about her "perfect mother." Arpi uses the office's high school interns to help get a bill passed. A freshly rejected Mikaela tries to prove that she has plenty of time in her life for things besides work.
7Murder in the Old West26 Apr 2022
Jayden hosts a Western-themed murder mystery party where Mikaela tries to figure out what's going on between her and James. Arpi and Neil clash over how to spend the city's newly acquired budget surplus.
8Titi B.3 May 2022
Neil accidentally angers mega-influencer Titi B. and must apologize or deal with the wrath of her followers. Jayden coaches Arpi on how to be less abrasive at personal appearances.
9The Recall10 May 2022
Tensions rise as Titi B.’s petition to recall Mayor Bremer gains traction. Jayden panics over having to side with Arpi against Neil. Mikaela and James’ first kiss leaves something to be desired.
10The Debate17 May 2022
Arpi and Neil square off in the televised mayoral recall debate; James reveals information that may change the course of his and Mikaela's relationship.
Specials
· 2021 · 1 episodeEpisodes (1)
1Mr. Mayor's Magical L.A. Christmas15 Dec 2021
Neil serves his love of gift-giving by forcing his disgruntled staff to work on “L.A. Christmas Eve” as they wait for his “perfect gift” to arrive.
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What lines up
- Setting / scale: Small / confined, just how this profile likes it
- Wholesomeness: Balanced wholesomeness, just how this profile likes it
- Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy
- Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
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Synopsis
A retired businessman runs for mayor of Los Angeles to prove he's "still got it." Once he wins, he has to figure out what he stands for, gain the respect of his biggest critic and connect with his teenage daughter, all while trying to get anything right for America's second weirdest city.
Synopsis: TMDB
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Details
- Genre
- Comedy
- Year
- 2021
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Status
- Cancelled
- Studio
- 3 Arts Entertainment
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