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We all can watch a serial killer show and not really care about neither the killer nor the victims because the odds of you ever having met one is very low.

But, most likely you've known someone suffering from cancer or some other painful disease. This is where the balance of the show might be hard to grasp for some.

As someone who thinks PETA is really messed up for killing over like 80% of their 'survivors' (look it up), people don't think too much about it. When it happens to be a human life it's entirely different. Maybe that cat they 'put under' isn't ready to go. But if a human being that wants to end it's own suffering from non-stop pain in a sound mind...it's not allowed in all but a few select places. This makes no sense to me, but that's another story.

Mary and her sidekick do just that, for a price. They are in some weird way 'killing people'. I'll never understand letting people suffer who really want to just die and stop it all is humane, but that is the nature of our modern world I suppose.

Anyway, this show seems very promising right away. Within 4 minutes I was emotionally effected as this is a very profound ordeal. So far the characters have been great, and I can't wait for more. Mary is not only an Angel of Death, but a very likable person. It's a bit too early to judge since I usually go by the 3-5 episode rule before really getting a grasp on a show, but after this pilot I am excited for more.

It might give people some heartache though. You will always want more time with your loved ones obviously, but maybe Mary could have made it easier for them and let THEM choose when they were ready to pass on to whatever lies beyond this planet.

As an avid supporter of assisted suicide, I believe as I am in charge of my life, I should be in charge of my own death. I wish in reality we had freedom to die without pain & surrounded with people we love. Not in agony in cold hospitals

I really liked the show, and was pleased that the cast was diverse, but truly believed in the right of the terminally ill to die with dignity and/or end their suffering. Much as I appreciated the varied characters, I found the detectives roles a bit "Keystone Cops" for me. I'd have to believe they'd have better information and background on their suspects, that they wouldn't be so obvious and seemingly bumbling. Question: why didn't her daughter, upon seeing her cat at her aunt's house, not question her mother?? The cat was supposed to be dead. I'm pretty sure a teenager, especially when she's already stumbled upon her mother's euthanasia drugs, would have pressed the issue. Regardless, I kept watched every episode and had to root for Mary and her cohorts. I've witnessed people suffer at the end of life, and it's terrible and cruel. If one is not mentally incompetent, I believe one should have the right to choose to NOT suffer. Suspense and a real life issue.

But you will enjoy a creative script, identifiable characters with really good acting. The Canadians have delivered another gem in this 6 episode series. This is really worth watching, there is a start and a finish to the entire story which will take you beyond straight drama to the edge of a thriller. The plot includes end of life situations, yet it is quite believable. This is not your usual police/detective TV show. If you accept end of life with assistance then you are more likely to agree with my praise for this show. I'll make this short and say thank you, it was an enjoyable ride, well done all concerned.

I really enjoyed the first episode, it has great potential original script, great premise to explore and even though it deals with assisted death it is not depressing - there is a great blend of darkness with humour. Stellar acting from all involved, especially Jay Ryan, Caroline Dhavernas and Richard Short and it left me wanting more. The characters are all multilayered and believable and it has got great pace throughout. I cant wait to see what happens next and I cant see how the characters will develop and whether their viewpoints will shift as the episodes progress. If you want to watch a show that is original, fresh with amazing acting and well written check this one out

I like the show, sensitive yet intriguing. My only criticism is the eldest daughter is way too old to play the part. I tried to find her age and couldn't. I suspect she's late 20's playing a 16 year old. Please replace her in season 2.

Mary kills people is not only a good show but it's original and great with stellar acting and amazing thrills , well watching the show Im finding myself always trying to find out what's gonna happen next yet it's something's you wouldn't think . Very good show it's a very binge worthy show and definitely worth a watch . The besr Canadian show I have ever seen hope to many many many more seasons and episodes it never gets old

It's a good thing to have a controversial and topical subject on TV, and even better if it's entertaining. So Kudos to Mary Kills People which deals with assisted suicide. The ER doctor played by Caroline Dhavernas does a marvelous job transmitting the mixed feelings when a physician considers such an enterprise. For some reason Dhavernas keeps getting medical roles ("Off the Map", "Hannibal") but the truth is she far too beautiful to be a physician – who would ever stop being sick if they got to have an exam from her?

My one criticism of the series, and it's a big one, is that every episode seems to want to have at least one botched job. That may help the entertainment value, but I don't think it accurately portrays the reality. One might be tempted to think that it's a black comedy, but the rest of the material is handled as reality.

Bottom line - it's great to have a show about this topic, but more realistic scripts would make it even more valuable.

First of all it's not even trying to compete with Dexter, I saw many viewers accuse it of. This is one of the most good-written, well-executed series for family watch. Yes, we all need a dose of compassion, trust, real people connections cause all this gore and violence and senseless killing on TV should honestly be taken off the shelves, killing for shock value is the worst, piles of dead bodies shouldn't be our ordinary TV show premise. Mary Kills People is about death not killing, more of Bryan Fuller's approach to it. You are moved so much by some of the scenes so much and you want to rewatch this gem again. I just loved it as a fan of Caroline and Bryan Fuller although he has nothing to do with MKP (:

Filmed in Canada where doctor assisted dying is no a constitutional right.

Thoroughly enjoying this series the acting is superb

I loved this show! Instantly hooked from episode 1 but I'm so upset I can't watch season 3 anywhere. Whoever had the decision to cancel this show was an idiot.

Love Mary & Ben together.....wish there was more about them. Making out and, well, etc etc..... Love the concept of it....I believe in doctor assisted termination of life. Would also like to see more of that. JAY RYAN ALL THE WAYYYYYYYYYYYY BABY. YUMMERS!!!!!!!!

I am really enjoying this series... entertaining, refreshing, sexy and realistic, all at the same time. Probably not for everyone because it does bring up some controversial issues. Just on a superficial note, Mary could wear much more funkier shoes, and Jess's poor me scenario of having a bad mum, boo hoo.... I know it's just the script that she has been handed.

I love this show. I love the fresh new take on life.

I agree with Mary that true liberty is being in control of our life and our death.

We all have the right to choose our death! This could be a trigger for many.

The acting is wonderful. The writing dynamic!

Elizabeth Wettlaufer I suspect. Elizabeth Saunders does a fantastic job.

I enjoyed the show and how it portrays a very complex situation in an entertainment environment.

I'd watch Catherine do anything regardless.