'Mr. Inbetween' season 2: Release date, plot, cast, trailer and everything you need to know about the Australian comedy-drama

The six-part Australian black comedy-drama television series 'Mr. Inbetween' draws inspiration from the 2005 feature film 'The Magician'.

A half-hour drama, 'Mr. Inbetween' has been created by, written by and stars Scott Ryan as Ray Shoesmith. The six-part Australian Black comedy-drama television series draws inspiration from the 2005 feature film 'The Magician'. The show revolves around Ray, who is a hitman but juggles his friendships, parental responsibilities, and a fledgling romance. Here's all you need to know about the show after it scored its second season.

Release date

The new season of 'Mr. Inbetween' is all set to premiere on FX Now and FX On Demand on September 12 at 10 pm EST.

Plot

Read the official summary of the plot here: "Juggling a new relationship, parental responsibilities, friendship, and a sick brother while earning a living would be difficult for anyone but it’s particularly difficult when you’re a hitman. Ray Shoesmith ‘takes care of people’—collecting debts, relieving them of drugs and guns, and often taking care of them on a permanent basis. Ray demands respect and does not tolerate anyone who doesn’t live up to his very strong and very clear code of ethics. The few he trusts—daughter Brittany, brother Bruce and best friend Gary—he’ll do anything for, so when Gary is set up by his own brother-in-law, Ray rips the lid off a Pandora’s box of inter-gang conflict and personal retributions. As a series of very unfortunate, very bloody and darkly funny events play out, the bodies pile up, and Ray must avoid being one of them."

Cast

Scott Ryan 

Scott Ryan attends the FX Networks Starwalk Red Carpet At TCA at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on August 06, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Getty Images)

Scott Ryan plays the role of Ray Shoesmith, reprising his role from the 2005 film 'The Magician', a criminal for hire who is struggling to balance his roles as a father, boyfriend, ex-husband, and friend. 

Damon Herriman

Damon Herriman arrives at Tropfest on February 11, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Getty Images)

Damon Herriman plays Freddy a nightclub boss and Ray's friend. Herriman has famously played twisted cult leader Charles Manson in both the Netflix series 'Mindhunter' and the Quentin Tarantino's recent film 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood'. The actor has also acted in 2005's House of Wax, TV show 'Love My Way', and shows 'Wilfred' and 'Breaking Bad'.

Justin Rosniak, Brooke Satchwell, Jackson Tozer, Nicholas Cassim, Chika Yasumura and Matt Nable round out the rest of the show's cast.

Director/Writer

Scott Ryan and Nash Edgerton of "Mr. Inbetween" speak during the FX segment of the 2019 Summer TCA Press Tour at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on August 6, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Mr Inbetween is written by Scott Ryan and directed by Nash Edgerton.  The comedy/action drama is produced by Michele Bennett for Jungle Entertainment and Blue-Tongue Films.

Trailer

Watch the 2-minute teaser trailer for 'Mr. Inbetween' on YouTube that spells more darkness for the lead character Ray. 



 


Where to watch

You can stream the first season of 'Mr. Inbetween' on FX Now and FX On Demand and the second season is set to premiere on September 12 at 10 pm EST.

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