Why is that whenever I want change the most, the less I actually like it when it happens? I suppose it’s a corollary to the ‘be careful what you wish for’ maxim, but still, it’s rather irritating.

Just finished the second series of The Fixer. I have yet to meet another online that’s heard of it, let alone seen it. Bit depressing, since it’s an awesome show. Jody Latham’s character, Calum Mackenzie, reminds me of my cousin, Mikey. Quite a lot, actually.

If you haven’t seen the series, why on earth not? I suppose it’s not some folks’ cup of tea, and that I understand. Still, for a show that only has six episodes a series, it’s got some pretty in-depth storylines. The summary for the series, as quoted by IMDb:

“Ex-special forces operative and convicted murderer John Mercer is awarded an early release from prison on the condition that he becomes an assassin for the government.”

It’s a good summary, although it doesn’t nearly say enough, such as the reason for John’s crime. (Have to watch to find out, I suppose.) An assassin is, indeed, what he becomes, although he’s more of a Jason Bourne than, say, James Bond. (Yes, Bond was a spy, but he did have that license to kill and all.) Lenny, the guy in charge, dumps John in an estate flat with Calum, a small time criminal who’s also made the deal, and who’s not the brightest crayon in the box. He’s sweet and a goofball that likes getting high and hanging out with John, who mostly just tolerates him. By the second series, they have an smarter older brother/kid-at-heart younger brother thing going on. It’s actually my favorite part of the series, those two. I don’t even have slash goggles on for them, they’re just fun the way they are.

And then there’s the mysterious Rose, rounding out our quartet, who’s John’s love interest and who has a past with Lenny of some kind. (Again, watch to find out.) The dynamic between the four is interesting and fractured most of the time, but they very much need each other because they are nearly all the others have. When they’re cohesive, they’re very good at what they do. When they’re fighting, things tend to go to hell in handbasket very quickly and very violently.

Anyhow, it’s a great show, and one that can easily be marathoned in day or two. The ratings weren’t all that good this last time, so I suppose there’s doubt of a third series. Even so, why aren’t you watching?