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Mia is a contract killer with a secret: she's a transgender woman. After a young life where she never quite fitted in, Eddie, an underworld linchpin, took Mia under his wing and created a brilliant assassin.
But Mia's life is turned upside down when she receives a letter from her ex, Wendy, who reveals that she's dying from cancer - and that when they were together Mia fathered a son, 11-year-old Ryan. Now Mia is his legal guardian.
Travelling to a tiny village in West Yorkshire to see the boy, Mia meets the rest of Wendy's farmhouse clan: 16-year-old Riley, 15-year-old Levi, and six-year-old Leonie.
Hit & Miss follows Mia's attempts to mix her killer instincts with her new maternal ones, in a search for her own identity. A lethal killer at the heart of a troubled family in the middle of nowhere is where the series begins.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 0 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Mia is a contract killer with a secret: she's a transgender woman. After a young life where she never quite fitted in, Eddie, an underworld linchpin, took Mia under his wing and created a brilliant assassin. But Mia's life is turned upside down when she receives a letter from her ex, Wendy, who reveals that she's dying from cancer - and that when they were together Mia fathered a son, 11-year-old Ryan. Now Mia is his legal guardian. Travelling to a tiny village in West Yorkshire to see the boy, Mia meets the rest of Wendy's farmhouse clan: 16-year-old Riley, 15-year-old Levi, and 6-year-old Leonie. Hit & Miss follows Mia's attempts to mix her killer instincts with her new maternal ones, in a search for her own identity. A lethal killer at the heart of a troubled family in the middle of nowhere is where the series begins. ...Hit & Miss - Season 1 - 2-DVD Set ( Hit and Miss ) ( Hit & Miss - Season One )
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Sky Drama's recent six episode series Hit & Miss could hardly be accused of subtlety or of following convention. And yet despite not relying on standard methods of ensuring ratings success or directing at a specific target audience the show has achieved something that so few have. Hit & Miss is an original production that succeeds in telling a story that you haven't heard before.
In short Hit & Miss tells the story of an archetypal outcast thrown by circumstance out of her comfort zone of self-chosen isolation and into the harsh realities and responsibilities of becoming guardian to a broken rural family. But things are even more complicated as the series protagonist Mia, beautifully portrayed by Chloë Sevigny, struggles to balance her new family commitments with her illegal occupation and indeed her own personal development. As Mia insists herself she's "not like other women" in fact she's not like any other character out there in film or television. What Mia is, is a damaged pre-op transsexual gun for hire with a dark and twisted past.
Using its concentration on emotion to balance its fantasy premise the series really draws you to its characters. Although the notion of a sociopathic assassin in Manchester playing house sounds really quite out there Hit & Miss triumphs in making its audience buy into this scenario on the merit of the series quality. It really is one of the best and most original series that has hit our screens as of late and is quite rightly addictive and being sold for an excellent price to boot.
Hitting the spot as a show that really makes you think with an original storyline and great characters this is certainly one series you won't want to miss.
In short Hit & Miss tells the story of an archetypal outcast thrown by circumstance out of her comfort zone of self-chosen isolation and into the harsh realities and responsibilities of becoming guardian to a broken rural family. But things are even more complicated as the series protagonist Mia, beautifully portrayed by Chloë Sevigny, struggles to balance her new family commitments with her illegal occupation and indeed her own personal development. As Mia insists herself she's "not like other women" in fact she's not like any other character out there in film or television. What Mia is, is a damaged pre-op transsexual gun for hire with a dark and twisted past.
Using its concentration on emotion to balance its fantasy premise the series really draws you to its characters. Although the notion of a sociopathic assassin in Manchester playing house sounds really quite out there Hit & Miss triumphs in making its audience buy into this scenario on the merit of the series quality. It really is one of the best and most original series that has hit our screens as of late and is quite rightly addictive and being sold for an excellent price to boot.
Hitting the spot as a show that really makes you think with an original storyline and great characters this is certainly one series you won't want to miss.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By ken
Format:DVD
I had no idea what to expect from this series, but after episode 1, I was transfixed, Chloe Sevigney was outstanding as the transgender assassin, what an original, and forward looking series this is.
The whole storyline was gripping, and well carried by all the cast.
As of yet, there is no news on a second series, it would be a big shame if there wasn't one after the cliff hanger ending.
A big hit, certainly not a miss.
The whole storyline was gripping, and well carried by all the cast.
As of yet, there is no news on a second series, it would be a big shame if there wasn't one after the cliff hanger ending.
A big hit, certainly not a miss.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Dick Pearson
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Have been mesmerised by the TV show and pre-ordered the DVD as soon as it came available. All based on a fairly outlandish set of circumstances and the underlying plot/scenario doesn't bear much close scrutiny. Is there really that thriving a market for hit-men in Manchester? However, what carries the show are the actors, especially the children/teenagers. Chloë Sevigny is surprisingly believable as a transsexual man although I must admit to limited experience of such people in real-life. She/he is also given the right flawed character away from her 'job' to explain why she can do it without discernible impact on her.
I can, nevertheless, understand that many people will detest the show or just not get on with it.
I can, nevertheless, understand that many people will detest the show or just not get on with it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
At last, something from the U.K. that competes with Nordic Noir.
If you have only read the available descriptions of this series, you know nothing. On reading the online synopsis I thought this would be a sensationalist work that I wouldn't get... Read more
Published 5 hours ago by lee glasse
5.0 out of 5 stars
Atmospheric and mesmerising drama
All of the reviews for this series give a clear idea of what a fine piece of drama Hit and Miss is. What I was not expecting was just how superb the cinematography is. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Linton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quirky yet compelling
This is a great show, made even better as it was set outside of London and hence had more freedom in how the plot developed. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Andrew Stephenson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very entertaining
This was a gripping series with a unique angle - a transgender contract killer. Chloë Sevigny was superb as the killer (Mia) who kept herself fighting fit and yet was able to... Read more
Published 2 months ago by R. C. Harris
5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredible!
Incredibly original, well written and beautifully acted.
Could not wait for next episode - really hope they follow it up with a second series!
Could not wait for next episode - really hope they follow it up with a second series!
Published 2 months ago by Clare L Matthews
5.0 out of 5 stars
hit and miss is a hit
deals with real transgender issues, it hit so hard it made me cry. really excellent program really hope they do a second series . this is a must see program I really recommend it.
Published 2 months ago by rebecca
3.0 out of 5 stars
Hit & Miss Season 1
This DVD was bought at the request of a friend in Florida who is a devotee of the series. You need a universal player in order to watch it over there.
Published 2 months ago by Mr. P. G. Walmsley
4.0 out of 5 stars
Family Crime Drama with a difference
This show hasn't made it to NZ but after reading online reviews I took a chance on iy and it didn't disappoint. Read more
Published 3 months ago by piet88
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best series ever!!!
Hit & MIss,Great series!!! They should produce season 2 immediately! It's a shame to stop with this extraordinary masterpiece.Do it!
Published 3 months ago by andreas goldner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hit and miss, best thing on TV for a long time
Brilliant just brilliant. If you haven't seen it just buy it on a whim you will not be disappointed. Story 5 stars, acting 5 stars. GET IT!
Published 3 months ago by N. Brown
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