I never heard of "The Magician" (2005) this show is a continuation of before starting Mr. Inbetween, and the show itself was a random recommendation on a meme website of a "rare, hidden gem" and boy oh boy was that correct.
The show is more or less your typical "bad guy doing bad things" show, and I've seen many fans likening it to Breaking Bad and Barry, but I went in blind knowing nothing other than wanting a good new show to watch.
I ended up binging the entire three seasons in 2 days.
All of the actors are great in their respective roles, and minor character (Natalie Tran) was a Youtuber who just kinda disappeared but I was a big fan of, and now shes in the Aussie showbiz! The main character, Ray, feels much more "real" in a way that a lot of American characters come across in shows or movies. His reactions are often subtle, even when engaging in extreme violence. He goes through absolute HECK in the very short time we spend with him as he lives his life as a 'fixer' with a special needs brother, a daughter from a woman he is no longer with, anger issues, and a father who is absent but nevertheless plays a huge part in the overarching story of our main character Ray.
The show isnt perfect, as there are a few plot holes here and there that are never addressed, but you will rarely even notice that theyre there.
If, by some chance, you see this review before watching it, just go watch it. Apparently even in Australia its not well known, which is a shame because it deserves more praise and attention.
As a rarity, the IMDB scores ACTUALLY reflect the product.
The show is more or less your typical "bad guy doing bad things" show, and I've seen many fans likening it to Breaking Bad and Barry, but I went in blind knowing nothing other than wanting a good new show to watch.
I ended up binging the entire three seasons in 2 days.
All of the actors are great in their respective roles, and minor character (Natalie Tran) was a Youtuber who just kinda disappeared but I was a big fan of, and now shes in the Aussie showbiz! The main character, Ray, feels much more "real" in a way that a lot of American characters come across in shows or movies. His reactions are often subtle, even when engaging in extreme violence. He goes through absolute HECK in the very short time we spend with him as he lives his life as a 'fixer' with a special needs brother, a daughter from a woman he is no longer with, anger issues, and a father who is absent but nevertheless plays a huge part in the overarching story of our main character Ray.
The show isnt perfect, as there are a few plot holes here and there that are never addressed, but you will rarely even notice that theyre there.
If, by some chance, you see this review before watching it, just go watch it. Apparently even in Australia its not well known, which is a shame because it deserves more praise and attention.
As a rarity, the IMDB scores ACTUALLY reflect the product.
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