
Though this issue of Ringside eases up on the violence – which is a relief, in many ways, given how grim it can be – the story is propelled forward for several characters and the drama simply doesn’t let up.
Danny has made his way to his new security job and is given some very inflexible instructions on how to handle himself if things go wrong.
Reynolds is grabbing every opportunity he can, but it seems like the world weary cynicism of Davis is rubbing off on him.
Speaking of Davis, is his new job backstage in sunnier climes all it’s cracked up to be?
Either way, Reynolds and Davis miss each other, but can their long distance relationship work?
Once more, we get a taste of just how ruthless the wrestling business can be, but it doesn’t seem to be much better once the older guys have moved on from performing in the ring.
Writer Joe Keatinge continues to deliver a modern, neo noir classic in Ringside, which doesn’t get the acclaim it deserves.
Perhaps the wrestling backdrop put people off, but this Breaking Bad -style crime drama is never less than riveting and it definitely deserves to reach a much bigger audience.






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