TV series
The Fixer is a British drama television series, produced by Kudos for ITV. Set in modern Britain, it follows the life of John Mercer, an ex-British Special Forces soldier, arrested by police for killing his aunt and uncle following his discovery of their abuse of his sister, Jess Mercer. John Mercer is released early from prison to serve in a covert state security squad as a government-backed assassin responsible for eliminating criminals and renegade police officers that the law cannot apprehend.
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The Fixer premiered March 10, 2008. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
The Fixer is a British drama television series, produced by Kudos for ITV. Set in modern Britain, it follows the life of John Mercer, an ex-British Special Forces soldier, arrested by police for killing his aunt and uncle following his discovery of their abuse of his sister, Jess Mercer. John Mercer is released early from prison to serve in a covert state security squad as a government-backed assassin responsible for eliminating criminals and renegade police officers that the law cannot apprehend.
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Episode 1
The first of a two-part story, the second season opener finds the team battling a ruthless street gang that traffics in more than just drugs. Lenny is concerned about the future of his underground crime-fighting crew and faces a threat to his authority from within MI6.
Directed by Sam MillerWritten by Ben RichardsGuest stars Jamie Glover, Mark Benton, Phil Davis, Rob Jarvis, Elliot Cowan
Episode 2
The team continues to work on breaking up a paedophile ring. Assistance offered by an MI6 operative seems to involve ulterior motives.
Directed by Sam MillerWritten by Ben RichardsGuest stars Jamie Glover, Mark Benton, Phil Davis, Rob Jarvis, Peter Sullivan
Episode 3
The team are assigned to stop a drug dealer whose Afghan operation has cost the lives of some British servicemen there. The battle becomes very personal for Mercer who must overcome an injury in his determination to bring the man down.
Directed by Sarah O'GormanGuest stars Saskia Butler
Episode 4
Rose is stalked by the man who got her thrown off the police force. Innocent bystanders may end up drawn into a cat and mouse scenario as the crew attempts to deal with a rapist & murderer before he escape justice again.
Directed by Sarah O'GormanWritten by Ben RichardsGuest stars David Harewood, Ingrid Oliver
Episode 5
The team find themselves involved in the world of cage fighting when they try and deal with a gang plotting a major heist.
Written by Ben RichardsGuest stars Sadie Pickering, Sam Spruell
Episode 6
A hitman from India arrives in the UK with the intend to kill a ten month year old baby who is the heir to a large fortune. Mercer and the team have to work to protect the child and stop a mob war from breaking out. Symmonds attempts to destroy the team which leads to repercussions.
Guest stars Ace Bhatti
Episode information updated Jul 25, 2026
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