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Jack Irish

Jack Irish

NR2016•1h 0m•6.9/10
DramaCrime

Ratings

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6.9/10(34)

Jack Irish is a man getting his life back together again. A former criminal lawyer whose world imploded, he now spends his days as a part-time investigator, debt collector, apprentice cabinet maker, punter and sometime lover – the complete man really. An expert in finding those who don’t want to be found – dead or alive, Jack helps out his mates while avoiding the past. That is until the past finds him.

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Production

Film Victoria, Essential Media and Entertainment, Screen Australia, Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

February 11, 2016

Last Aired

July 4, 2021

Networks

ABC TV

Created By

Andrew Knight, Andrew Anastasios, Matt Cameron, Elise McCredie

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2016-02-11
Jack Irish finds himself staring down the barrel of a brand new case, but something goes awry and Jack ends up framed for murder. While it seems it is curtains for Jack, an alibi turns up out of the blue.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2016-02-18
Jack enlists Linda in the hunt for a lead in Manila. Meanwhile, Jack & Sarah grow closer as they search for Tina. As the trail gets warmer, Jack is ambushed & warned that he could be the next victim in this murderous game.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2016-02-25
Jack is determined to uncover who framed him for murder. Linda gets a lead to an interview and despite warnings, puts herself in danger.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2016-03-03
A tense night in the Filipino jungle results in a chance discovery for Linda and Orton. Jack's concerned for Sarah's well-being as she becomes consumed by manic determination following news about Tina.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2016-03-10
Jack struggles to recuperate and his mind takes an increasingly turn towards Rob Shand. Back in Manila, Linda is abducted. Longmore refuses to act against the church leaving Jack alone to fight for Sarah.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2016-03-17
Jack is now on the run from both the police and members of Via Crucis. Terrified yet resolved, Linda finally comes face to face with her captor.

Cast

Guy Pearce

Guy Pearce

Jack Irish

Roy Billing

Roy Billing

Harry Strang

Aaron Pedersen

Aaron Pedersen

Cam Delray

Damien Richardson

Damien Richardson

Drew Greer

Damien Garvey

Damien Garvey

Stan

Kate Gorman

Kate Gorman

Carol Tregear

Ellen Grimshaw

Ellen Grimshaw

Casey

Geneviève Picot

Geneviève Picot

Det. Fran Underwood

Greg Stone

Greg Stone

Det. Joe Slorach

Gary Sweet

Gary Sweet

Det. Phil Maitland

Nicole Nabout

Evie Mansour

Alison Whyte

Alison Whyte

Nina Persky

Marcus Bagdas

Sami

Matt Testro

Matt Testro

Troy

Bob Franklin

Bob Franklin

Brendan O'Grady

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