punishmentpark Chloë Sevigny is poorly cast as a transsexual hit-man, which I hadn't expected. The more sweet and timid characters she played in 'Kids' (1995) and 'Boys don't cry' (1999) are the ones I remember off the top of my head, and to see her here, with her fragile physique and swooning eyes playing a hardened hit-man and flooring any opponent necessary; it just doesn't fit. Someone noted elsewhere that casting a woman here is also a missed opportunity to have a significant lead played by an actual transsexual, and I agree. Hopefully, that will only be a matter of time(?).Storywise, 'Hit & miss' is pretty much what the title suggests. A lot of developments are credible and play cleverly with (false) expectations of the viewer, but with a couple of big exceptions. The most unbelievable thing is that Riley is able to get the gun from underneath her while being strangled by the (just about) ten times more strong John... she wouldn't have survived in real life (plus, it would have added to the drama of the series). Then, I don't believe that her utterly apathetic mother would just get up and leave her son, even if he is a total asshole - or at least don't cram it into just one episode.And, personally, I didn't find all the characters to be all that compelling, such as Riley (dear God, did she look like death itself throughout pretty much the whole series?) or Ryan (the son) whose dealings with certain (understandable) issues felt rather arbitrary. I already talked about Chloe, but I'd like to add that she also looks rather glum all of the time, which may be understandable, but still... One of the few happy moments (when she is overjoyed after a rendezvous with Ben) really stood out, 'Hit & miss' could have done with a little more of that^. Adding to all that, Mia's part of coming in and taking over at the ranch was pretty strong, a little too strong; in spite of all the hardships and the open ending she is a sort of superwoman who saves the day. Perhaps it was all too much for just six episodes...No, this was a disappointment, though certainly not all bad; the struggle for a relationship between Mia and Ben was very well done. To add the element of a hit-man with the bonus violence which such entails, is more far-fetched than anything else. A small 6 out of 10.^ I'm not impartial to glum thriller/dramas (on the contrary), but I'll mention 'Hinterland', a series that reminded me a little of this, but which comes together way better in terms of atmosphere and drama (even if it is, at its core, a detective story).

tr91 Hit & Miss is an excellent TV show that deserved more than 6 episodes. It ends on a real cliffhanger and its a shame we will never have it developed further. I liked all of the characters. Chloe Sevigny was amazing as the transgender contract killer who finds out she has a family. Ryan who was the youngest son was brilliant too, he really showed a lot of depth to the character. It was more of a drama than I expected, I thought it was going to be just pure action but I liked it how it was. It was more about seeing this new family together. The show also had a very catchy soundtrack throughout the 6 episodes. There was plenty of sub plots too which gave the show that little bit more tension. Overall I thought it was a great watch but I just wish we could've got another series or two. 9/10.

prettysweetgirl I joined IMDb because of this show. I watched the whole season in one sitting because the story and acting were so spot on with regards to what a transgender person feels, goes through in life and the conflicts that arises from our relationships. Yes I am a transgender woman too, and it is so great to see a heroine in a show that I can identify with-- THANK YOU to the producers and Mr. Sean Conway for the superb script. What makes this show come to life is the luminescent acting of Chloe Sevigny (Mia), she truly embodies the character so that she is not acting-- just so incredible! Also kudos to the supporting cast, Peter Wight as Eddie – Mia's boss, a professional criminal in Manchester. Jonas Armstrong as Ben – a romantic interest of Mia Vincent Regan as John – owner of the land owner where the family lives. Ben Crompton as Liam – brother of Wendy Karla Crome as Riley – Wendy's daughter; Mia's stepdaughter Reece Noi as Levi – Wendy's son; Mia's stepson Jorden Bennie as Ryan – Wendy's and Mia's son Roma Christensen as Leonie – Wendy's daughter; Mia's stepdaughterI can't wait for the next season! I've already started to tell my patients (nurse) and friends about this show!!! Oh also, there are quite some violent type of scenes that may not be suited for children-- they are sort of Quentin Tarantino-esque bloody scenes. Sort of Sopranos meet Transamerica all in one show.

danny70000 Complex characters, and well acted. Chloe Sevigny, whom I had never seen before, is one of the best actresses I've encountered. I hope she will receive the recognition she deserves. The minor characters at times steal the show.Scenery is magnificent, and not at all what I would associate with the UK. It's really a shame that TV in the USA can't present quality and complexity on its broadcast channels. We are left with mindless "comedies" that aren't funny and action-adventure series that are one dimensional and nothing but car and foot chases.