If you loved
Mr Inbetween
Scott Ryan · Series · 2018
You loved Mr Inbetween because it masterfully balances the brutal reality of criminal work with the mundane demands of fatherhood.
Books on the same thread
A Fraction of the Whole
Steve Toltz · Book · 2008
Like Mr Inbetween, this narrative explores the dark, humorous intersection of family dysfunction and criminal legacies, showing how the sins of fathers inevitably shape the lives of their sons.
Too Close for Comfort
La Jill Hunt · Book · 2006
Much like the domestic complications faced by Ray Shoesmith in Mr Inbetween, this story centers on the messy, unavoidable friction between personal romantic desires and the demands of family.
Harry Bosch
Michael Connelly · Book · 1992
If you appreciated the moral ambiguity of Mr Inbetween, Harry Bosch offers a similar deep dive into a man operating within a corrupt system while holding onto personal codes.
Bleed for Me
Michael Robotham · Book · 2011
This thriller echoes the tension found in Mr Inbetween, focusing on the high stakes of protecting one's child while navigating the consequences of a life touched by violence and secrets.
Films on the same thread
Roofman
Derek Cianfrance · Film · 2025
This story mirrors the protagonist of Mr Inbetween, depicting a man struggling to balance his survival through criminal acts with his deep, desperate desire to be a present father.
Drive
Nicolas Winding Refn · Film · 2011
Fans of the stoic, professional violence in Mr Inbetween will recognize the same quiet intensity in this driver, whose criminal life constantly threatens his attempts at building a normal connection.
Road to Perdition
Sam Mendes · Film · 2002
This film tackles the core tension of Mr Inbetween, examining the brutal impossibility of maintaining a loving father-son relationship while operating as a professional hitman in a dangerous world.
The Place Beyond the Pines
Derek Cianfrance · Film · 2013
This multi-generational saga captures the same gritty reality as Mr Inbetween, exploring how a father's choice to commit crimes for his family creates a lasting, violent cycle of consequence.
Podcasts on the same thread
Criminal
Vox Media Podcast Network · Podcast · 2026
This podcast explores the same moral ambiguity that defines Mr Inbetween, providing a human-centric look at individuals caught in the middle of criminal acts and their complex, real-world impacts.
Sh**ged Married Annoyed
Chris & Rosie Ramsey · Podcast · 2026
While comedic, this series captures the same chaotic, unfiltered domestic reality that constantly interrupts the professional life of the protagonist in Mr Inbetween as he manages his modern household.
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Common questions
Is Mr Inbetween a show about a criminal?
Yes, the series follows Ray Shoesmith, who works as a criminal for hire while attempting to balance his responsibilities as a father, ex-husband, boyfriend, and friend in the modern age.
Who created Mr Inbetween?
Mr Inbetween was created by Scott Ryan, who also portrays the lead character, Ray Shoesmith, a man juggling the difficult roles of a family man and a professional criminal.
What is the premise of Mr Inbetween?
The series focuses on Ray Shoesmith, a man navigating the complexities of being a father, boyfriend, and friend. These roles become significantly more challenging due to his secret life as a criminal for hire.
Does Mr Inbetween show the personal life of a criminal?
Yes, Mr Inbetween centers on the dual life of Ray Shoesmith. The show depicts how he manages his personal relationships and family duties alongside his work as a criminal for hire.