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Striking Out
GenreLegal drama
Created byJames Phelan
Directed byLisa James Larsson
Simon Massey
StarringAmy Huberman
Neil Morrissey
Rory Keenan
Fiona O’Shaughnessy
Emmet Byrne
Brahm Gallagher
Paul Antony-Barber
Maria Doyle Kennedy
Moe Dunford
Theme music composerJack C. Arnold
Country of originIreland
Original languageEnglish
No. of series2
No. of episodes10 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerShane Murphy
ProducerKatie Holly
Production locationDublin
CinematographyFrida Wendel
Running time60 minutes
Original release
NetworkRTÉ One
Release1 January 2017 (2017-01-01) –
present

Striking Out[1] is an Irish television legal drama series, broadcast on RTÉ, that first aired on January 1, 2017. Produced by Bl!nder F!lms for RTÉ Television,[2] Striking Out stars Amy Huberman as Dublin-based solicitor Tara Rafferty, who is currently working for a fledgling legal firm.[3] Filmed in Dublin and Wicklow, the first series, comprising four episodes, was broadcast during January 2017, to critical acclaim.[4] Subsequently, the series has been sold to the United States, where it made its North American debut on Acorn TV on March 17, 2017.[5] Internationally, the series has been distributed by DCD Rights[6] and Acorn Media Enterprises.[7]

The series drew the highest Sunday night ratings for RTÉ in over a year.[8] Prior to the broadcast of the first episode, RTÉ’s Head of Drama Jane Gogan confirmed to the Irish Examiner that a second series was already in development.[9] Subsequently, a second series was officially confirmed by RTÉ, with filming taking place throughout the summer of 2017.[10] The second series, extended to six episodes, has commenced broadcasting in 2018, with Maria Doyle Kennedy, Moe Dunford and Jane Brennan amongst the new cast members. Simon Massey will also act as director.[11] In 2018, Channel 5 Broadcasting Ltd acquired the rights to air the series in the United Kingdom, with the first series airing on the newly launched 5Select from February 15, 2018.

Synopsis

Striking Out follows the suddenly tumultuous professional and personal life of Dublin-based solicitor, Tara Rafferty, and her fledgling legal firm. With the help of Ray Lamont, her street smart and opinionated client-turned-assistant, Meg Riley, a tech guru and private detective, Pete, the easy-going owner of the cafe where she makes her new office, and Senior Counsel Vincent Pike, Tara's mentor and friend, Striking Out follows Tara in her often surprising, sometimes poignant cases - their findings, fallouts, and resolutions.[12]

Spanning from grandeur of the Four Courts to the beehive of Grand Canal, Striking Out is a snapshot of contemporary life in Ireland. Over time Tara's cases pit her in direct conflict with influential families and the legal and political establishment, and also challenge her own ethics as she navigates her new life, fighting the urging of Eric and his and her family to return to the way things were. She isn't alone in the battle, though. With support from her new team, Tara finds that this unexpected road is actually more rewarding.[13]

Cast

Main cast

  • Amy Huberman as Tara Rafferty; a Dublin-based solicitor
  • Neil Morrissey as Vincent Pike; QC and close friend of Tara's
  • Rory Keenan as Eric Dunbar; Tara's cheating ex-husband and former work colleague
  • Fiona O’Shaughnessy as Meg Reilly; a private investigator and tech guru
  • Emmet Byrne as Ray Lamont; a petty criminal represented by Tara whom she later employs
  • Brahm Gallagher as Pete; a local cafe owner who allows Tara to set up her fledgling firm in his back office
  • Paul Antony-Barber as Richard Dunbar; senior partner in the law firm and Eric's father
  • Maria Doyle Kennedy as George Cusack (Series 2—)
  • Moe Dunford as Sam Dunbar (Series 2—)

Recurring cast

  • Kate Gilmore as Lucy Whelan; receptionist at Dunbar's
  • Nick Dunning as Conrad Rafferty; Tara's father
  • Ingrid Craigie as Irene Rafferty; Tara's interfering mother
  • Conall Keating as Steve; Ray's partner
  • Michael James Ford as Nigel Fitzjames
  • Enda Oates as Phillip McGrath
  • Sam McGovern as "Bookworm" Joe; a junior counsel
  • Natalie Radmall-Quirke as Caroline Walsh; an employee at Dunbar's
  • Elva Trill as Gillian; an employee at Dunbar's
  • Susannah De Wrixon as Joan Dunbar; Eric's mother
  • Jane Brennan as Deidre York (Series 2—)

Episodes

Series 1 (2017)

No.
overall		No. in
series		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateIreland viewers
(millions)
11"Episode 1"Lisa James LarssonRob Heyland & James Phelan1 January 2017 (2017-01-01)N/A
Dublin-based solicitor Tara Rafferty discovers, on her hen night, that her fiancé and fellow solicitor Eric Dunbar has been cheating on her with a colleague. After dumping him, Tara quits her job at the prestigious law firm they work at together, and sets about making her own way in a new life outside the inner circle of the legal profession. At first unsure how she'll cope, Tara begins to realise she is more than capable of being on her own - both personally and professionally.
22"Episode 2"Lisa James LarssonMike O'Leary8 January 2017 (2017-01-08)N/A
Tara represents Eve Hayes (Olga Wehrly), the daughter of a close family friend, after she is served an eviction notice by her sister, Ada (Joanne King), who has been made the sole beneficiary of their father's will. Ada argues that she has grounds to evict Eve and her partner Sean (Jamie O'Neill) after learning that they intend to convert their father's historically wealthy stately home into a yoga retreat. Tara reluctantly crosses the boundaries of client confidentiality in an attempt to broker a deal between the pair, but is shocked when her case collapses in court after damning evidence against Eve is captured by a private investigator hired by Ada. Meanwhile, Vincent represents Ray at his trial hearing. Despite his initial reluctance, Ray agrees to plead guilty, a tactic which pays off and sees him served with a fine and community service.
33"Episode 3"Lisa James LarssonUnknown15 January 2017 (2017-01-15)N/A
Tara has to deal with a case of apparent bigamy when two women claim to be married to the same dying man and fight for the right to be acknowledged as his next of kin.
44"Episode 4"Lisa James LarssonUnknown22 January 2017 (2017-01-22)0.575
Lamont asks Tara to help his friends whose son has been taken away by Social Services. Pike offers Tara work on an inquiry.

Series 2 (2018)

No.
overall		No. in
series		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateIreland viewers
(millions)
51"Episode 1"UnknownUnknown7 January 2018 (2018-01-07)N/A
Tara deals with a deportation case.
62"Episode 2"UnknownUnknown14 January 2018 (2018-01-14)N/A
Tara deals with a custody case of a child with a mother who is in a polyamourous relationship
73"Episode 3"UnknownUnknown21 January 2018 (2018-01-21)N/A
Tara deals with a former nun who sues her order for breach of contract
84"Episode 4"UnknownUnknown28 January 2018 (2018-01-28)N/A
95"Episode 5"Lisa James LarssonUnknown4 February 2018 (2018-02-04)N/A
106"Episode 6"UnknownUnknown11 February 2018 (2018-02-11)N/A

References

  1. ^ "RTÉ Television - Programmes - Drama - Striking Out". Rte.ie. 2016-08-16. Retrieved 2017-01-01.
  2. ^ Features. "Bl!nder Films". Blinderfilms.com. Retrieved 2017-01-01.
  3. ^ Sinann Fetherston. "Amy Huberman is Striking Out on New Year's Day". Rte.ie. Retrieved 2017-01-01.
  4. ^ "A tearful start as Amy Huberman begins Striking Out". Rte.ie. Retrieved 2017-01-01.
  5. ^ Anderson, John (2017-03-16). "'Striking Out' Review: The Fighting Irish". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2017-03-18.
  6. ^ "Catalogue". DCD Rights. Retrieved 2017-01-01.
  7. ^ Goodman, Tim (March 17, 2017). "'Striking Out' Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  8. ^ http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/amy-hubermans-striking-out-for-a-second-series-of-rtes-hit-legal-drama-35433608.htmlM
  9. ^ "Legal eagles take flight in RTÉ's Striking Out". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 2017-01-01.
  10. ^ "Amy Huberman's 'Striking Out' for a second series of RTE's hit legal drama". Irish Independent. Retrieved 2017-02-08.
  11. ^ https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2017/0717/890930-striking-out/
  12. ^ "Brian O'Driscoll shares adorable message for wife Amy Huberman ahead of her new TV drama series". Independent.ie. Retrieved 2017-01-01.
  13. ^ Melanie Finn. "Amy Huberman set to show her serious side in new legal drama". Independent.ie. Retrieved 2017-01-01.
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