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Summary Ray Shoesmith (Scott Ryan) juggles life as a father and a criminal-for-hire in this Australian drama based on Ryan's 2004 short film, “The Magician.”
Created By: Scott Ryan
- 2018
- TV-MA
- FX
- 2018
- TV-MA
- FX
Mr Inbetween
Season 1 Premiere: Sep 25, 2018
75
8.5
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Summary Ray Shoesmith (Scott Ryan) juggles life as a father and a criminal-for-hire in this Australian drama based on Ryan's 2004 short film, “The Magician.”
Created By: Scott Ryan
Where to Watch
Top Cast
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
75
92% Positive
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
8% Mixed
1 Review
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
75
92% Positive
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
8% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
A brilliantly taut drama — that jams more into its 23- to 25-minute episodes than most hourlong American dramas — with a lingering emotional after-effect. All of those elements remain in the second season. ... Mr Inbetween remains one of the best series people aren’t watching.
It may not be as loud or lovable as “Barry,” but there’s room for both stories on TV, especially when they’re this distinct.
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 102 User Ratings
8.5
90% Positive
92 Ratings
92 Ratings
6% Mixed
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6 Ratings
4% Negative
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 102 User Ratings
8.5
90% Positive
92 Ratings
92 Ratings
6% Mixed
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
4% Negative
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
There’s a bit of an imbalance in Mr. Inbetween in that it feels like Ryan and Edgerton are way more interested in Ray’s violent world than his domestic one, although that alone makes it unusual as most of these shows focus on "rehabbing" their bad guys more than this one does. The show comes to life most often when Ray finds himself in dangerous situations.
The balance between dread and deadpan laughs is adroitly maintained, and there’s an appealingly casual, improvisatory vibe.
Mr. Inbetween functions less as a thriller than a character study, often enough as a comedy, and occasionally as a critique of toxic masculinity. Indeed, it comes most alive in scenes where nothing much is happening, in a way that nevertheless holds your interest.
It doesn’t mine that “inbetween” state as much as it could, relying on Ryan’s deft performance to do most of the work. ... Mr. Inbetween lacks a particular plot arc or a central dilemma to sustain its story. What it offers instead is a conundrum, complicated by Ryan’s charisma and the woeful state of the men who surround Ray.
Neither Mr. Inbetween’s story nor Ryan’s portrayal of this determinedly laconic character have much urgency to them.
Excellently written, the mixture of dark humor with both drama and action are perfectly balanced. The show is reminiscent **** Ritchie film in tv form. Each episode is tightly written and wrapped up in 30mins as well, which is something more video entertainment needs to take notice and adapt to. Highly recommend
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i didn't expect to like this show. Really any show that reinforces aggressive male stereotypes bores me like militant feminist shows also bore me, but this is well made and well acted. Scott Ryan created and stars, and plays a guy who is aggressive but always in a logical fashion, he never takes pleasure in what he does and as such makes it excusable. Also it introduced me to 'Bug vs bug' youtube videos.
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Having watched the original from which this show is derived from I can understand why the second season has been produced. This show is brilliantly acted and the character match with the acting roles superb. If you haven't watched it, start from episode 1 and enjoy the ride. Simply the best half hour of television available and each week is a standout. Do yourself a favour and watch it.
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My favorite show on television at the moment, was a favorite from the first episode last year, and has stayed at the top of my list since. Such a well made, well acted, well written, treat from our friends down under.
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Narrativa fresca, con actuaciones sublimes, soundtrack nostálgico y acorde a la trama de los capitulos. GOOD ONE
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Production Company:
- Blue-Tongue Films
- Jungle Entertainment
Initial Release Date: Sep 25, 2018
Number of seasons: 3 Seasons
Rating: TV-MA
Awards
Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards
• 4 Wins & 16 Nominations
Australian Directors Guild Awards
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations
Logie Awards
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations
