Jack Irish

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2016-02-11

Last Air Date: 2021-07-04

Number of Seasons: 3

Number of Episodes: 16

Created By: Andrew Knight, Andrew Anastasios, Matt Cameron, Elise McCredie

Networks: ABC TV

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Top Cast

Guy Pearce as Jack Irish
Roy Billing as Harry Strang
Aaron Pedersen as Cam Delray
Damien Garvey as Stan
John Flaus as Wilbur
Terry Norris as Eric Tanner
Damien Richardson as Drew Greer
Marta Dusseldorp as Linda Hillier
Shane Jacobson as Barry Tregear
Kate Atkinson as Simone

Seasons

Series 1 (2016) - (6 Episodes)

Series 2 (2018) - (6 Episodes)

Series 3 (2021) - (4 Episodes)

Series 1 (2016)

Jack is tasked with finding a missing person only to find himself framed for his murder and caught up in a conspiracy. With twists and turns at every step and run-ins with dynamic characters along the way, Jack’s investigations takes audiences on a whirlwind adventure from the streets of Fitzroy in Melbourne to a remote village the Philippines.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (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.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (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.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (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.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (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.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (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.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (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.