Series synopsis
Striking Out is a drama television series that premiered on RTÉ One on January 1, 2017. It ended on February 11, 2018. It stars Amy Huberman, Neil Morrissey, Fiona O'Shaughnessy and Rory Keenan.
When Tara discovers her fiancé and fellow solicitor Eric has been cheating with a colleague, she leaves him and their prestigious law firm to set up her own practice specializing in family and divorce law. Tara's cases will put her in direct conflict with influential families and the legal and political establishment as well as challenging her own personal morals.
Premise
When Tara discovers her fiancé and fellow solicitor Eric has been cheating with a colleague, she leaves him and their prestigious law firm to set up her own practice specializing in family and divorce law. Tara's cases will put her in direct conflict with influential families and the legal and political establishment as well as challenging her own personal morals.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Amy Huberman as Tara
- Neil Morrissey as Vincent
- Fiona O'Shaughnessy as Meg
- Rory Keenan as Eric
- Brahm Gallagher as Pete
- Emmet Byrne as Ray
- Nigel Davey as Garda
Guest cast
- Evan McCabe as Tony Doyle
- Lorraine Pilkington as Corrine O'Brien
- Aidan Jordan as Robert Moroney
- Luke McQuillan as Garda 2
- Derek Carroll as Courtroom public (1.1) (uncredited)
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 14 | January 1, 2017 | January 5, 2018 |
| Season 1 | 4 | January 1, 2017 | January 22, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 6 | January 7, 2018 | February 11, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Striking Out Extras - Neil Morrissey | January 1, 2017 |
| 2 | Striking Out Extras - Rory Keenan | January 1, 2017 |
| 3 | Striking Out Extras - Amy Huberman | January 2, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A shock discovery leaves solicitor Tara Rafferty striking out on her own, both professionally and personally. |
January 1, 2017 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Tara deals with a dispute over a will and faces pressure to give Eric another chance. Vincent reluctantly agrees to represent Ray in court. |
January 8, 2017 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Tara tackles what seems to be a case of bigamy. Two women claim to be married to the same dying man and are both keen to claim next-of-kin rights. |
January 15, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Tara has to deal with a shed containing evidence going up in flames, Ray being arrested on trumped up charges, and Meg betraying her trust. |
January 7, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Things intensify as Tara juggles the inquiry while representing a father fighting to gain full custody of his child. |
January 14, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Tara takes on Eric Dunbar in an unusual case where a former nun petitions to divorce the church. |
January 21, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | RTÉ One |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 1, 2017 |
| Last aired | February 11, 2018 |
| Runtime | 52 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:35:00 |