Series cast summary: | |||
Scott Ryan | ... | Ray 17 episodes, 2018-2019 | |
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Chika Yasumura | ... | Brittany 17 episodes, 2018-2019 |
Damon Herriman | ... | Freddy 17 episodes, 2018-2019 | |
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Justin Rosniak | ... | Gary 17 episodes, 2018-2019 |
Brooke Satchwell | ... | Ally 17 episodes, 2018-2019 | |
Nicholas Cassim | ... | Bruce 17 episodes, 2018-2019 | |
Inspired by the critically acclaimed feature film The Magician, Scott Ryan reprises the role of charismatic, yet volatile hit-man Ray Shoesmith. Driven by dark humour and off-beat conversation, the series follows Ray as he navigates his chilling business, while also maintaining friendships, parental responsibilities and a fledgling romance. Tough roles to juggle in the modern age and even harder when you're a criminal for hire.
Two episodes in and already I'm a fan. The whole "thug for hire" premise suggested this would be a dark show - gritty and serious. Not so. It's actually fairly light-hearted, especially considering the subject matter, and that makes it a fun watch. The cast is largely unknown - at least in the US - but I enjoyed Damon Herriman for years as Dewey Crowe in Justified, and he brings a lot of that Sad Sack charm to this new role. This show isn't going to sweep the Emmys, but it's a pleasant way to kill half an hour, and it has the potential to become a bit more than that.
And for those reviewers who complained about the Australian accents, close captioned (subtitled) versions are available on most of the torrent sites.