Striking Out Season 1 Episode 1 Episode 1

"Striking Out" season 1 episode 1 sets the tone for the series with its captivating opening sequence. The first episode revolves around Tara Rafferty, a successful Dublin-based solicitor who is about to get married to her long-term boyfriend Eric Dunbar. However, the night before her wedding, Tara finds out that Eric has been cheating on her with a colleague. This shocking revelation leads her to call off the wedding and break up with Eric, leaving her life in disarray.

As she tries to pick up the pieces of her shattered life, Tara is left with a faltering career and few friends. She spends most of her days moping around her apartment until an unexpected job offer comes her way. Tara is approached by a potential client and former high school classmate, Ray Lamont, who is facing serious charges related to the construction of a new building. Ray asks Tara to represent him in court, but she is hesitant to take on the case due to his bad reputation.

Despite her reservations, Tara decides to take on the case and begins to investigate Ray's claims. In doing so, she starts to unravel a web of lies and deceit that threaten to unravel her own life. Along the way, Tara meets a number of interesting characters who help her navigate this new chapter of her life, including her assistant Megan who is a top-notch researcher and former flame, and Eric's jilted mistress who becomes a close confidante.

As Tara gets deeper into Ray's case, she finds herself clashing with her colleagues at the firm and questioning everything she thought she knew about the law. Along the way, she also struggles to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as her personal life continues to be plagued by complications.

"Striking Out" season 1 episode 1 is a gripping introduction to a character who is sure to win over audiences with her intelligence, tenacity, and fierce determination. The show offers an interesting take on the legal drama genre by focusing on a lawyer who is still finding her feet and learning to stand up for herself. With its well-written script and strong performances from the cast, "Striking Out" promises to be one of the most exciting new shows on television.