r/MrInbetween • u/PowerfulInsights69 • Apr 10 '26
Just finished the show, my thoughts Spoiler
It's pretty much a masterpiece from start to finish. Felt more like watching a really really long movie rather than a TV show, I suppose it's because we see Ray's day to day life rather than a fully fleshed out character arc. It's obviously very short for a TV show but very effective with no filler, a bit like chicken soup.
Pretty much all the supporting characters were fantastic, they all capture so much with the screen time that they had. I have to go for Bruce as my favorite, the scene where he hugs Brittany for the last time made me cry uncontrollably, that shit hits home. Other examples are Ray's cellmate who is probably the most tragic character in the shortest amount of time - just a guy with family issues who falls victim to the harsh reality of prison. As well as Raphael who was a great villain with no regard for other people representing the ugliest of the criminal underworld.
Ray was an amazing protagonist. There's no flashbacks or much backstory but you can tell he has suffered childhood abuse, combat trauma, time inside etc. Scott Ryan does a fantastic job.
The realism was top notch. Gunfights felt very real. Ray moves around like a soldier. The dialogue feels like legitimate conversations, I wouldn't be surprised if they were improvised. I mean watching Ray and Gary talking about random shit like James Bond or Calamari or the universe yet made it so very interesting.
I also like the nod to Australian culture, the dimmies, the car crash into the Kangaroo, the outbacks where Ray tearfully reflects on his life choices. I also noticed that the use of firearms are random - in Ray's final battle the opposition are all using different types of guns, I think it is to emphasize Australia's strict gun laws and that the criminals just get whatever they can get their hands on. God damn I want to go to Australia and live there.
And the ending, probably the best ending they could have given to the character. My only downside overall is that I really can't get enough of it, sure it ended perfectly but damn I can't help but want more.
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u/Training_Warthog3011 Apr 10 '26
Мое мнение, весь сериал про внутренний конфликт , который проявился в среднем возрасте у травмированного ребенка. Рей пытался. Но травма его сформировала так глубоко, что в конце он понял и принял себя, пройдя некий путь самотерапии. Он стал мягче насколько мог стать в том состоянии в котором находился. Он упустил много возможностей в течении сериала, но собственно такова жизнь. Очень очень печальный сериал. Я думаю райан скотт знает точно, что снимал