A fixer's night spirals into gritty, darkly comic chaos when forced to partner with a rival.
Pulpy and suspenseful, with dry wit. A date-night pick at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Apple TV+.
No surprises for an R: some innuendo or implied sex and strong violence.
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Hired to cover up a high-profile crime, a fixer soon finds his night spiralling out of control when he's forced to work with an unexpected counterpart.
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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