On September 13th, ABC decided to post the pilot episode early online. I find it very fitting that the network decided to do this as there was a ton of hype and publicity behind the show in early September and waiting until October 3rd could have potentially threatened the ratings and the success of the show.  The Mayors first critiques were extremely positive across various publications. AD Week believes that They Mayor is the most promising of the five new series that ABC is previewing with Marvel Inhumans, Kevin Saves The World, Ten Days in the Valley and The Good Doctor. The publication also stated that lead, Michael Brandon Hall has immediate chemistry with the cast and in particular with his mother in the show, Yvette Nicole Brown. Entertainment Tonight also tagged Brandon Michael Hall as one of the nine breakout stars you need to know calling him “charismatic, magnetic and a breath of fresh air”