Ep 1. Ray Donovan: Staten Island - Part 1

Ray Donovan: Staten Island - Part 1 is the first episode of season six of the American television drama series, Ray Donovan. The episode was directed by David Hollander and written by David Hollander and Mark L. Burley. The episode was aired for the first time on October 28, 2018, on Showtime.

The episode opens with an emotional scene of Ray leaving a church, where he went to pray for his family. It's clear that Ray is struggling with the fallout from the end of the previous season, which saw his brother Bunchy take the fall for a murder Ray committed. Ray is also still reeling from the loss of his wife Abby, who died in season 5.

As Ray leaves the church, he's confronted by a group of men who demand he help them with a problem they're having on Staten Island. Ray is initially dismissive, but when one of the men reveals that he knows about Ray's past actions, Ray agrees to help.

Meanwhile, Ray's daughter Bridget is struggling with her own problems. She's just moved to New York from Los Angeles to pursue a writing career, but she's unhappy and feels like she's lost her way. Bridget's boyfriend, Smitty, tries to help her by taking her to a party with his friends, but things quickly spiral out of control.

Back on Staten Island, Ray starts to investigate the situation he's been asked to resolve. He meets with Sandy Patrick, a wealthy philanthropist who is funding a project to build a casino on the island. Ray is skeptical of Patrick's motives, but he agrees to work for him.

As Ray begins to unravel the situation on Staten Island, he faces a number of challenges. He must deal with a crooked cop, a violent crime boss, and a shady developer who's trying to get in on the casino project.

Meanwhile, Bridget's problems escalate when she's arrested for drug possession. Ray rushes to New York to help his daughter, but he soon realizes that she's in deeper trouble than he thought.

Ray Donovan: Staten Island - Part 1 is a tense and dramatic episode that sets up the plot for the rest of the season. It's a great starting point for new viewers, as it introduces the main characters and sets up the central conflict. Fans of the show will enjoy the return of the gritty, noir-style storytelling that has made Ray Donovan a hit with audiences. The episode ends on a cliff-hanger, leaving viewers eager to see what happens next.