The Fixer
Reviewer: Tom Leins
Issue 104 June 2008
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Review: Ex-‘Spooks’ writer Ben Richards strikes out on his own with this slick ITV drama about deniable government assassins. Ex-Special Forces type John Mercer (Andrew Buchan) is serving a double life sentence for the murder of his aunt and uncle, when he is sprung from jail by Lenny Douglas (Peter Mullan), a shadowy ex-cop. There is a catch, however – Mercer must eliminate a selection of previously untouchable criminals, and succeed where the law has failed. He is assisted in his task by Northern wide-boy Calum (Jody Latham) and seductive femme fatale Rose (Tamzin Outhwaite). Mean, moody and surprisingly gripping, The Fixer is an unexpected triumph that sticks out like a sore thumb on the reassuring bland ITV schedule. This package includes all six episodes of the show and a behind-the-scenes documentary.
FILM: 8 EXTRAS: 6
DVD Info:
Certificate: 15
Starring: Peter Mullan, Tamzin Outhwaite
Directed By: Alrick Riley, 2008
Distributor: 2entertain
Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0
Visuals: 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen
Running Time: 285mins
Price: £29.99
