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There’s not too much originality to the concept behind ITV’s drama series The Fixer. But it’s the execution of it that lifts the show onto the recommend pile.
John Mercer (played by Andrew Buchan) finds himself let out of prison early, albeit with a bit of a catch. It soon becomes clear that the price Mercer must pay for his early release is to become a hired gun for the authorities, whether he wants to be or not.
Also starring Peter Mullan and Tamzin Outhwaite, The Fixer soon sets its sights on delivering solid action, and lots of it. What’s more, it succeeds: this is as entertaining a contemporary action drama as ITV has come up with in some time, and the pedigree of the programme makers (whose experience brings in the likes of Hustle and Spooks) is evident from the very early stages.
Right from the moment the opening episode explodes onto the screen, The Fixer is a relentless journey, packing in plenty of thrills and excitement. Well written, and with interesting characters too, it manages to lift itself above the well-trodden central idea, and offer up many hours of strong entertainment. Let’s hope that more adventures of The Fixer are in the offing. --Jon Foster
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Interactive Menu, Making Of, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: There's not too much originality to the concept behind ITV's drama series The Fixer. But it's the execution of it that lifts the show onto the recommend pile. John Mercer (played by Andrew Buchan) finds himself let out of prison early, albeit with a bit of a catch. It soon becomes clear that the price Mercer must pay for his early release is to become a hired gun for the authorities, whether he wants to be or not. Also starring Peter Mullan and Tamzin Outhwaite, The Fixer soon sets its sights on delivering solid action, and lots of it. What's more, it succeeds: this is as entertaining a contemporary action drama as ITV has come up with in some time, and the pedigree of the programme makers (whose experience brings in the likes of Hustle and Spooks) is evident from the very early stages. Right from the moment the opening episode explodes onto the screen, The Fixer is a relentless journey, packing in plenty of thrills and excitement. Well written, and with interesting characters too, it manages to lift itself above the well-trodden central idea, and offer up many hours of strong entertainment. Let's hope that more adventures of The Fixer are in the offing. ...The Fixer - Series One - 2-DVD Set ( The Fixer - Entire Series 1 )
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I can't start to say how much I loved this. For some reason I completely missed this series on TV, when the second series started I was a bit lost so thought I'd get this and catch up. The characters of John Mercer, Callum, Rose and Lenny make an odd but fantastically watchable quartet.
It good on so many levels, subtle and nuanced, the characters (except Rose played woodenly by Tamsin Outhwaite) are real deeply believable and beautifully constructed. Andrew Buchan has the ability to portray the deepest emotions without speaking a word of dialogue. The relationships are beautifully acted with the main relationship between John and Callum so touching in parts, its like a love story.
It doesn't abuse the background music but ends every episode with a different completely appropriate track.
It good on so many levels, subtle and nuanced, the characters (except Rose played woodenly by Tamsin Outhwaite) are real deeply believable and beautifully constructed. Andrew Buchan has the ability to portray the deepest emotions without speaking a word of dialogue. The relationships are beautifully acted with the main relationship between John and Callum so touching in parts, its like a love story.
It doesn't abuse the background music but ends every episode with a different completely appropriate track.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Despite a somewhat preposterous initial premise--John Mercer, who's killed his aunt and uncle in revenge for what they did to his beloved sister, is busted out of gaol to work as a hitman for the State--the acting is so good, the characters so interesting, that you soon suspend your disbelief and strap yourself in for the ride. It's a gripping ride, full of suspense, humour and surprises. Intense John, bouncy Callum, sexy Rose and sinister Lenny are all characters you enjoy spending the time with and are sorry to part with at the end. Great that there's a second series, I'm definitely going to order it!
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
ITV got the cream of the crop with this one. This feels so BBC. It is ever so beautifully filmographed. It is beautifully cast, except maybe for Tamsin Outhwaite.
My only gripe is that I felt a little short-changed as it only lasted for 6 episodes. This should have gone to 8 episodes, slowed down the underlying storyline a little more and allowed it to develop rather than rush the underlying storyline through.
Still, worth watching.
My only gripe is that I felt a little short-changed as it only lasted for 6 episodes. This should have gone to 8 episodes, slowed down the underlying storyline a little more and allowed it to develop rather than rush the underlying storyline through.
Still, worth watching.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Suitably gripping.
I gather this is from the same stable as Hustle and Spooks, so I was expecting to enjoy it, and I wasn't disappointed. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ms. S. E. Willow
Very Under-rated!
Both the first and second series of this drama are severely under-rated. This has almost a retro feel to it, I am reminded of Callan from the 60s and early 70s. Read more
Published 5 months ago by MS
Gritty drama and some solid action
I love stuff like this. A tortured hero and a motley crew around him laying waste to all that is bad in the world. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. S. Storey
Good one
I agree with those people that suggest that it looks
like a BBC production: it does.
Though it might remind you of other similar stories
(Nikita one for all), this... Read more
like a BBC production: it does.
Though it might remind you of other similar stories
(Nikita one for all), this... Read more
Published 22 months ago by A. Maffei
Typical Brit understatement
The Fixer is another in a long line of understated, deadpan British thrillers. The main character is made an offer he can't refuse - work with these people or stay in prison for a... Read more
Published 23 months ago by M. O'HARA
superb
Well wot can i say i bought this on all your reviews and pushed the boat and and bought series two also, and boy was i glad absolutley brill sat and watched both over the weekend... Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2010 by H. Jackson
The Fixer
This is so bad,it is difficult to find anything to say in its favour!! I give it one star,not for the plots, which are so bad as to be positively banal,but for the cast who did... Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2010 by guy fawes
andrew buchan fan
I was'nt told how good the fixer was until series 2, so I bought series 1, and was very pleased with the purchase. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2009 by R. Haines
An action packed ride!
An action packed ride, with great performances from the 4 main characters.I found the series even better than when viewed on the tv, as there are no adverts and you can really get... Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2009 by Jeff
BEST THING ON TELE
I dont watch alot of tele ,but caught the second series of the fixer recently on tv,i loved it its got brilliant characters all with their own personal stories going on,great... Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2009 by Mr. D. Edney
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