Ray Shoesmith is a father, ex-husband, boyfriend, brother and best friend; tough roles to juggle in the modern age. Especially, when you're also a criminal for hire.Ray Shoesmith is a father, ex-husband, boyfriend, brother and best friend; tough roles to juggle in the modern age. Especially, when you're also a criminal for hire.Ray Shoesmith is a father, ex-husband, boyfriend, brother and best friend; tough roles to juggle in the modern age. Especially, when you're also a criminal for hire.
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Reviewers say 'Mr. Inbetween' is a darkly humorous, compelling series with standout performances, especially Scott Ryan as Ray Shoesmith. The blend of violence, comedy, and poignant drama is unique and praised. The Australian setting and authentic characters are appreciated, though some find the morally ambiguous characters challenging. The episodic format and shorter episodes are both praised for efficiency and criticized for limiting development. Writing, cinematography, and dialogue are highlighted strengths. Despite some negatives, most feedback is highly positive.
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Yes I am australian so I may have got many of the references lost on our international friends, but I found the first two eps drew me into this bi-polar world (and I surprisingly related to both although not literally) and was entertained from start to end. The potential here is rich and I can't wait to watch week in week out....my only complaint is that the eps are 30mins but thats purely because I want to watch as much of this show as I can. Final note, I know different game/genre but by far the best Aus show we've seen on our screens since Rake. Congrats to all involved
Just finished watching all 6 episodes and was clapping at the end. If you get aussie humour and their way of life, then you will enjoy this start to finish.
If Tarrantino made a TV series in australia with a dash of breaking bad, then this would be it. Roll on season 2.....
If Tarrantino made a TV series in australia with a dash of breaking bad, then this would be it. Roll on season 2.....
What a thoroughly entertaining series this is. The story, the characters and the cast are all fantastic.
I binge-watched this series, which is easy to do. The episodes are only 28 minutes long and there are only six of them.
Casting kids in roles for TV is always a challenge as the lines, the actors and the settings almost always seem forced and unnatural... but Chika Yasumura (as Brittany) is simply awesome in her role. She's cute as a button and a 'natural' on screen.
This is simply gripping and exciting telly.
I binge-watched this series, which is easy to do. The episodes are only 28 minutes long and there are only six of them.
Casting kids in roles for TV is always a challenge as the lines, the actors and the settings almost always seem forced and unnatural... but Chika Yasumura (as Brittany) is simply awesome in her role. She's cute as a button and a 'natural' on screen.
This is simply gripping and exciting telly.
Gritty show from Australia which I found quite believable, unlike shows in the vein of Ray Donovan etc. Having known a few people in my time on earth that actually made a living from crime and violence, I found the portrayals realistic. There is no glamorized violence, kung fu, CGI BS or 90 pound women in high heels and evening dress beating up 220 pound thugs, so if that fake Hollywood world is your thing, this is not for you. In the real world, people are multi-faceted, and this show does a good job of presenting that with the main character.
I am not Australian, but I didn't need subtitles to understand the dialogue.
As for the reviewer who said the main character is a rip off of Mike from Breaking Bad, you are wrong. The lead in Mr Inbetween is a direct recreation of the lead role in The Magician, 2005, an Australian movie. Scott Ryan wrote the movie and played the lead, and he is a writer on Mr Inbetween and also plays the same character. Note Breaking Bad didn't air until 2008, 3 years after The Magician, so if anything, Mike is a rip off of Ray Shoesmith.
Don't miss this show if you like realistic action, settings and characters. If you like Hollywood and typical UK PC police procedurals, you might not like this. Personally, I found Mr Inbetween a breath of fresh air.
Don't miss this show if you like realistic action, settings and characters. If you like Hollywood and typical UK PC police procedurals, you might not like this. Personally, I found Mr Inbetween a breath of fresh air.
This is the best series I've watched in 2021 by far. First, acting is superb from the main character and most of the others. Brother's performance is terrific. Second, I love the length of every single episode. Impossible to get bored. Last, the storyline is fantastic from begining till the end.
So, overall better than 99% of Hollywood series. Amazing Aussie production.
So, overall better than 99% of Hollywood series. Amazing Aussie production.
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- TriviaBased on Scott Ryan's independent film The Magician (2005). He plays Ray Shoesmith, the conflicted hit-man with a heart of gold, in both projects.
- ConnectionsFeatured in 11th AACTA Awards (2021)
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