PrimeWire

I watched the “The Magician” because I really like “Mr. Inbetween”. This is basically the original, low budget predecessor of that series.

I can’t say I liked it as much, mostly because I’m not a fan of handheld cameras and it lacked as many dark funny moments that temper the realistic violence.

“Mr. In Between” has better production quality and more darkly funny moments. Moreover, the violent side of Ray’s life is tempered with his adoring relationship with his daughter and other humanizing elements. He becomes a very engaging anti-hero much like the character Dexter.

So I’d give this 3/5 as entertaining. That may be lower for those disturbed by the nonchalant character of the violence, or higher, for those less sensitive to that. “Mr. Inbetween” is easily a 4/5 or greater for me and I’m looking forward to the next season.

Cheers!