Fans have hailed the Australian black comedy-crime drama Mr Inbetween as a 'masterpiece' and the 'best hidden gem' series. The first season is now available to stream for free on ITVX.
What Is Mr Inbetween About?
Created, written by and starring Scott Ryan, Mr Inbetween first aired in 2018 as a serialisation of the 2005 feature film The Magician. Set in the suburbs of Sydney, it follows Raymond 'Ray' Shoesmith, a hitman for hire who juggles his life as a father, boyfriend and brother with his criminal activities. While his violent side deals with monsters, another side of him attempts to be a better parent, loving boyfriend, and carer for his terminally ill brother.
Fans Compare It to Breaking Bad and Dexter
Viewers have been left hooked by the series, comparing it to acclaimed shows like Dexter and Breaking Bad. One fan wrote: 'Masterfully paced, hugely entertaining, and led by a great, often understated performance by its writer and creator.' Another said: 'It's the best Australian show ever made and most Australians have never heard of it.'
Another fan claimed it surpassed both Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, calling it 'one of, if not the best television series ever.' A reviewer shared: 'An absolute gritty gem with heart. I'm angry how late I was in watching this series, I'm staggered my friends hadn't heard about it and I'm devastated it's only 3 seasons.'
One viewer described the show as 'Australia's Pulp Fiction,' adding: 'The show is filled with darkness, comedy, tragedy, grit and heart. I binged all 3 seasons in 1 week.' Another fan in their mid-50s said: 'Absolutely outstanding. This is without doubt the most thoughtful, engaging, exciting and moving TV show I have ever seen.'
Why Did the Show End?
Despite fans grieving over the end of Mr Inbetween, creator Scott Ryan previously addressed its conclusion, saying he was at peace with it. He told MediaWeek: 'It feels so good. I have had enough of him. He has been around since about 1998 or 1999 which means it's been about 23 years, so I am sick and tired of him and can't wait to get rid of him.'
However, when probed on the possibility of a future return, Ryan left the door open, saying: 'Who knows mate, Ray Shoesmith could pop up anywhere so people should best be careful I guess.'
Where to Watch
Mr Inbetween is available to watch on ITVX. The first season is streaming for free, with the option to upgrade to ITVX Premium for ad-free viewing and additional content.
