The ‘hidden gem’ drama being compared to Breaking Bad you need to watch now
BREAKING Bad is considered among the greatest TV series of all time but fans believe they have found a show just as good.
Breaking Bad followed cancer-addled Walter White’s transformation from nerdy science teacher to ‘Heisenberg’ – a crystal meth cook with a booming drug empire.
The original series of Breaking Bad, which finished in 2013, collectively won 92 awards and was nominated for 248 – landing it in the Guinness World Records books as the most critically acclaimed show.
Viewers absolutely adored it and have been searching for something just as great to enjoy since its final series aired.
Fans believe they have found the answer in an Australian TV show with a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score to fill the gap.
Mixing crime with comedy, Mr Inbetween first aired in 2021 and now has three seasons.
It follows co-creator Scott Ryan’s character, Ray Shoesmith, as he juggles the complexities of being a father to a young daughter at the same time as being a ruthless hitman.
Ray, who is portrayed as loveable rogue is also exploring a new romance and caring for his sickly older brother.
You can’t help but laugh when Ray declares he will kill a man, but he won’t kill a Huntsman Spider because “you gotta draw the line somewhere.”
Each season is full of stories that are twisty, gripping and engaging and it’s enough to have won over the hearts of viewers.
One said he was completely in love with the show declaring: “because it is sad, gut-wrenching, funny, relatable’ while being ‘short and bittersweet”
They added: “Each episode is so perfect on their own, small glimpse into the life of Ray Shoesmith, incredibly well paced, to the point and very grounded and human”
Many users agreed and wished that more people knew about the programme. They were sure viewers would love it as much as them.
One wrote: “Mr Inbetween is criminally underrated and definitely a gem”
Another said they love how it is written and directed and added “Like real life but with the boring parts cut off.
“All characters talk and behave so realistic, not grotesque like in most movies and shows. Just like real life but only the interesting moments”
Crime dramas on ITVX
Crime drama buffs have a wide selection of choices on ITVX - here is a selection of some of the programmes available to binge.
- Professor T: Based on a Belgian TV series of the same name, former Death in Paradise lead Ben Miller plays the title character. Professor Jasper Tempest is a criminologist with OCD who helps the police solve crimes. The cast also includes Emma Naomi, Barney White and Andy Gathergood.
- The Beast Must Die: This series follows a mother’s grief for her son, who was killed in an accident. Nicholas Blake’s novel of the same name has been adapted for the programme. Stars include Cush Jumbo, Jared Harris, Billy Howle and Geraldine James.
- Red Eye: Starring Richard Armitage, Jing Lusi and Lesley Sharp star in this six-part thriller, which mostly takes place during an all-night flight between London and Beijing. With dead bodies piling up and a mystery to unravel, the heroes must work fast to get to the truth.
- The Twelve: This Australian drama originally aired as a miniseries in 2022, with the episodes dropping in the UK in February 2023. Four months later, the show was renewed for a second season. Jurassic Park star Sam Neill stars in the leading role of barrister Brett Colby.
- Manhunt: Martin Clunes stars in this drama based on true murder investigations. Series one focused on the death of Amélie Delagrange, which took place in 2004, while the second depicted the search for serial rapist Delroy Grant.
One viewer said: “At times when the drama and action is going it reaches Breaking Bad levels of tension and suspense, and other times it’s cozy slice of life, it’s so damn good, cannot recommend it enough.”
Another said: “The last two episodes of the first season gave me major Breaking Bad vibes.”
Mr Inbetween is available to stream on Disney Plus.