Ep 5. The Priest

Jack Taylor is a crime drama television series set in Galway, Ireland. The series is based on the novel series by Ken Bruen and follows the story of Jack Taylor (Iain Glen), a former cop turned private investigator. Jack's style of handling cases is unconventional and often involves getting into dangerous situations. In season 1 episode 5 titled "The Priest," Jack Taylor is faced with one of his most challenging cases yet.

The episode begins with the grim discovery of a body belonging to a young girl. The incident shocks the town with everyone worried about their safety. The police get involved and Jack is called in to help with the investigation. While investigating the case, Jack learns that the victim had gone to meet a priest in the area who the locals call "Father Roy." However, the priest denies having any connections with the girl.

As Jack delves deeper, he uncovers a suspicious pattern in the town with young girls being sexually exploited. He finds that a group of powerful and wealthy men, including the priest, are involved. Jack learns that the girl had gone to meet the priest to seek his help in escaping the sexual exploitation.

Jack finds himself in a tricky situation when he aims to expose what is happening in the town. He is up against influential and dangerous people who will go to great lengths to silence him. Jack knows his life is at risk but is determined to seek justice for the innocent girls in the town.

The episode is a complex and intense political thriller that takes viewers through a journey of betrayal, corruption, and power abuse. The episode is brilliantly written, and the storyline is both gripping and harrowing to watch. The performances by the cast, particularly Iain Glen, are outstanding and captivating.

Overall, Jack Taylor season 1 episode 5 "The Priest" is an excellent addition to the already brilliant series. It is an episode that will leave viewers on the edge of their seat, wondering what will happen next. The narrative is poignant, highlighting the tragedy of sexual exploitation and the fight for justice for the innocent victims. The episode portrays how corruption and abuse of power can happen in the most unexpected places and emphasizes the need to fight against it.