A significant portion of the premiere focuses on Ray's domestic life, particularly his daughter Britt’s struggles at school.
For more in-depth community discussions, you can visit the official Reddit discussion thread for this episode. [S2E1] Shoulda Tapped
: Ray continues to navigate the world through the lens of his anger management lessons from Season 1, attempting to balance the "respect" required in the underworld with the lack of accountability he finds in "normal" society. A Tragic Connection A significant portion of the premiere focuses on
: The connection is shattered when the second passenger attempts to use drugs in the car and pulls a gun on Ray. A Tragic Connection : The connection is shattered
Mr. Inbetween: Season 2, Episode 1 – "Shoulda Tapped" The second season of FX’s gritty hitman dramedy, Mr. Inbetween , opens with the episode "Shoulda Tapped," reinforcing the show's core theme: Ray Shoesmith’s constant struggle to balance his violent professional life with his role as a protective father and boyfriend. The Pride of Ray Shoesmith
Critics and fans alike praised the premiere for its "same ole, same ole" quality—maintaining the show's unique blend of dark humor and brutal realism. Viewers noted the stark contrast between the disrespect Ray receives in his everyday life and the fear or respect he commands in his criminal work.