What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedMr Inbetween
Scott Ryan · Series · 2018
If you loved Mr Inbetween, start with Hit Man (Richard Linklater, 2024) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Mr Inbetween across media.
You loved Mr Inbetween because it captures the jarring, intimate friction between mundane domestic life and the brutal reality of professional violence.
Books on the same thread
Billy Summers
Stephen King · Book · 2021
Shares a thread with Mr Inbetween: moral ambiguity.
Like Ray Shoesmith, Billy Summers is a professional navigating a solitary existence while grappling with the moral weight of his work and a desperate desire for personal redemption.
Immoral
Brian Freeman · Book · 2005
Shares a thread with Mr Inbetween: Moral Ambiguity.
This story mirrors the moral ambiguity found in Mr Inbetween, forcing you to confront the unsettling reality of individuals who operate outside the law while maintaining their own codes.
The Hunter
Tana French · Book
Explores: Outsider status, Protecting family, Hidden pasts.
The focus on protecting family and the burden of a hidden past will resonate with fans of Mr Inbetween who appreciate characters striving for normalcy amidst dangerous circumstances.
Sharp Objects
Gillian Flynn · Book · 2018
Explores: Dysfunctional Family, Small Town Secrets, Trauma.
Much like Mr Inbetween, this narrative masterfully blends the dark, traumatic underbelly of everyday life with a tense, psychological atmosphere that keeps the stakes feeling deeply personal and grounded.
Films on the same thread
Hit Man
Richard Linklater · Film · 2024
Shares 2 threads with Mr Inbetween: Moral Ambiguity, Dark Comedy.
The central identity crisis and the sharp, dark humor found in this film perfectly echo the tonal balancing act that defines the life of Ray Shoesmith in Mr Inbetween.
Mr. Right
Paco Cabezas · Film · 2016
Shares 2 threads with Mr Inbetween: moral ambiguity, Dark Comedy.
If the offbeat, fatalistic romance of Mr Inbetween caught your attention, you will appreciate this film’s similar fusion of high-stakes criminal life and the complications of a quirky love story.
In Bruges
Martin McDonagh · Film · 2008
Shares a thread with Mr Inbetween: Dark Comedy.
These hitmen share the existential exhaustion of Ray Shoesmith, dealing with the psychological fallout and the dark, ironic humor of a life defined by violence and moral conflict.
Drive
Nicolas Winding Refn · Film · 2011
Shares a thread with Mr Inbetween: Moral Ambiguity.
The quiet, stoic violence and the focus on a man trying to maintain a personal connection while mired in crime directly mirror the core tension of Mr Inbetween.
Podcasts on the same thread
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
This podcast captures the same dark, observational humor regarding human tragedy that makes the criminal world of Mr Inbetween feel so unsettlingly real and strangely relatable to the listener.
Crime in Sports
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: athlete misconduct, legal absurdity, scandalous behavior.
Just as Mr Inbetween finds dark humor in the lives of criminals, this show mines the absurd and scandalous behavior of athletes to find the funny side of true crime.
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Common questions
Is Mr Inbetween a show about a criminal?
Yes, Mr Inbetween follows the life of Ray Shoesmith. He is a criminal for hire who must balance his work with his roles as a father, ex-husband, boyfriend, and best friend in the modern age.
Who created the show Mr Inbetween?
Mr Inbetween was created by Scott Ryan, who also stars as the lead character, Ray Shoesmith. The series debuted in 2018 and explores the complex challenges of managing a criminal career alongside personal relationships.
What is the main premise of Mr Inbetween?
The premise of Mr Inbetween centers on Ray Shoesmith, a man juggling the difficult roles of father, ex-husband, boyfriend, and best friend. His life is further complicated by his profession as a criminal for hire.
What kind of character is Ray Shoesmith in Mr Inbetween?
In Mr Inbetween, Ray Shoesmith is depicted as a man attempting to navigate the modern age while maintaining his personal relationships. He faces the specific challenge of balancing these domestic roles with his work as a criminal for hire.