The eighth episode of Mr Inbetween Season 2, titled is widely regarded by fans and critics as one of the series' most haunting and psychologically revealing chapters. Originally aired on October 31, 2019, the episode clocking in at 25 minutes packs a significant punch, exploring the heavy toll of Ray Shoesmith's "profession" and the thin line between his calculated violence and his human empathy. Plot Summary: The Ghosts of the Past
The episode follows two main narrative threads that force Ray (played by creator Scott Ryan) to confront the consequences of his actions.
The episode ends on a distressing note, leaving the audience to wonder if Vinnie’s curse will come true—whether the ghosts of Ray's victims will finally begin to "see him" in his dreams.
Freddy orders Ray to kill Dirk, a former military friend turned bouncer who robbed Freddy after being fired. Ray, showing a rare flash of compassion, tries to convince Dirk to take money and flee the city instead. However, Dirk—haunted by his own past, including the accidental killing of a child during his service—chooses to take his own life instead. Themes and Analysis
At the request of his boss, Freddy, Ray meets with a journalist named Kate who is writing a book on the "criminal mentality". This scene is pivotal; Ray displays a chilling indifference to the moral weight of his work, claiming he does what he does of his own volition and feels no remorse.
"See You In Your Dreams" serves as a masterclass in character study, highlighting the "two sides" of Ray Shoesmith. Manifestation in Episode