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Jack Irish

Jack Irish

20166.93 Seasons16 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Jack Irish is a man getting his life back together again. A former criminal lawyer whose world imploded, he now spends his days as a part-time investigator, debt collector, apprentice cabinet maker, punter and sometime lover – the complete man really. An expert in finding those who don’t want to be found – dead or alive, Jack helps out his mates while avoiding the past. That is until the past finds him.

Created by Rob Gibson
NetworksABC TV

Top Cast

Guy Pearce

Guy Pearce

Jack Irish

Roy Billing

Roy Billing

Harry Strang

Aaron Pedersen

Aaron Pedersen

Cam Delray

Damien Richardson

Damien Richardson

Drew Greer

Damien Garvey

Damien Garvey

Stan

Kate Gorman

Kate Gorman

Carol Tregear

Ellen Grimshaw

Ellen Grimshaw

Casey

Geneviève Picot

Geneviève Picot

Det. Fran Underwood

Greg Stone

Greg Stone

Det. Joe Slorach

Gary Sweet

Gary Sweet

Det. Phil Maitland

Themes & Keywords

private detective

About Jack Irish

Jack Irish is a drama, crime series that first aired in 2016 exploring themes of private detective. Created by Rob Gibson, it stars Guy Pearce, Roy Billing, Aaron Pedersen. Jack Irish is a man getting his life back together again. A former criminal lawyer whose world imploded, he now spends his days as a part-time investigator, debt collector, apprentice cabinet maker, punter and sometime lover – the complete man really. An expert in finding those who don’t want to be found – dead or alive, Jack helps out his mates while avoiding the past. That is until the past finds him.

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