The Fixer (2008– )

Ex-special forces operative and convicted murderer John Mercer is awarded an early release from prison on the condition that he becomes an assassin for the government.

Creators:

Neil Cross, Ben Richards

Stars:

Andrew Buchan, Jody Latham, Tamzin Outhwaite

Cast

Series cast summary:
Andrew Buchan	...	John Mercer (12 episodes, 2008-2009)
Jody Latham	...	Calum McKenzie (12 episodes, 2008-2009)
Tamzin Outhwaite	...	Rose Chamberlain (12 episodes, 2008-2009)
Peter Mullan	...	Lenny Douglas (12 episodes, 2008-2009)
Elisa Terren	...	Manuela (10 episodes, 2008-2009)
Elliot Cowan	...	Matthew Symmonds (6 episodes, 2009)
Liz White	...	Jess Mercer (6 episodes, 2008)

Storyline

Ex-special forces operative and convicted murderer John Mercer is awarded an early release from prison on the condition that he becomes an assassin for the government.

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Plot Keywords:

murderer | assassin | british police | orphan | police | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Official Sites:

ITV [United Kingdom]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 March 2008 (UK)

Also Known As:

Ektelestis

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kudos Film and Television

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in This Morning: Episode dated 15 September 2009 (2009)

User Reviews

Beautifully acted and executed series

I think this show was exceptionally well-made both in production values mirroring the down-and-out locations used and in the everyman-wish to see the "bad guys" dealt with after having dodged a cumbersome hands-tied legal system.

It's a shame that a couple of reviewers tried to put the boot in instead of dealing with their own obvious issues.

I find that I keep checking every few months to see if the Powers That Be (PTB) have decided to extend The Fixer in the same way that they practically forced Spooks to continue because fans refused to let them bring to an end what was probably one of the top television shows ever made ON EITHER SIDE OF THE Atlantic.