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6.2 2 Seasons • 10 Episodes

Striking Out

When Tara discovers her fiancé and fellow solicitor Eric has been cheating with a colleague, she leaves him and their prestigious law firm to set up her own practice specializing in family and divorce law. Tara's cases will put her in direct conflict with influential families and the legal and political establishment as well as challenging her own personal morals.

Seasons

Top Cast

  • Amy Huberman

    Amy Huberman

    Tara

  • Neil Morrissey

    Neil Morrissey

    Vincent

  • Fiona O'Shaughnessy

    Fiona O'Shaughnessy

    Meg

  • Rory Keenan

    Rory Keenan

    Eric

  • Brahm Gallagher

    Brahm Gallagher

    Pete

  • Emmet Byrne

    Emmet Byrne

    Ray

  • Nigel Davey

    Nigel Davey

    Garda

Overview

When Tara discovers her fiancé and fellow solicitor Eric has been cheating with a colleague, she leaves him and their prestigious law firm to set up her own practice specializing in family and divorce law. Tara's cases will put her in direct conflict with influential families and the legal and political establishment as well as challenging her own personal morals.

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