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The 2012 British miniseries is a strikingly original drama that blends the grit of a Manchester crime thriller with the sensitive, atmospheric tone of an indie family drama. A Bold, Bizarre Premise
: Critics from The Washington Post and The Guardian praise Sevigny for her nuanced, "pure class" portrayal of Mia. She navigates the character's internal conflict and gender dysphoria with a mix of fragility and lethal menace. Hit & Miss
The show centers on Mia (played by Chloë Sevigny ), a pre-op transgender hitwoman whose cold, professional life is upended when she discovers she fathered a son with a now-deceased ex-girlfriend. Overnight, she becomes the guardian of a grieving, dysfunctional family on a remote farm. The 2012 British miniseries is a strikingly original
: The series famously ends on a cliffhanger, and since a second season was never produced, some find the conclusion deeply infuriating or unsatisfying . Final Verdict The show centers on Mia (played by Chloë
: Despite the "laughably bizarre" premise, the writing is noted for its surprising sensitivity toward gender identity, avoiding cheap jokes in favor of a deep exploration of what constitutes a family. The "Misses"
Hit & Miss is a "beautifully sad downer" that won't be for everyone. However, for fans of Paul Abbott ( Shameless ) or those looking for a truly unique, character-driven drama, it is a compelling six-episode journey that stays with you long after the credits roll.