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Single-Handed

  • TV Series
  • 2007–20102007–2010
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 2h 10m
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Single-Handed (2007)
  • Drama
  • Thriller
Jack Driscoll moves back to the town on the west coast of Ireland where he was born. He takes over his retired father's Garda post, and solves different cases.Jack Driscoll moves back to the town on the west coast of Ireland where he was born. He takes over his retired father's Garda post, and solves different cases.Jack Driscoll moves back to the town on the west coast of Ireland where he was born. He takes over his retired father's Garda post, and solves different cases.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
1.2K
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  • Creators
    • Barry Simner
    • Rob Pursey(series created by)
  • Stars
    • Owen McDonnell
    • David Herlihy
    • Ruth McCabe
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  • Creators
    • Barry Simner
    • Rob Pursey(series created by)
  • Stars
    • Owen McDonnell
    • David Herlihy
    • Ruth McCabe
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    • 20User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    Owen McDonnell
    Owen McDonnell
    • Garda Sergeant Jack Driscollas Garda Sergeant Jack Driscoll
    13 episodes13 eps • 2007–2010
    David Herlihy
    • Garda Finbarr Colvinas Garda Finbarr Colvin
    13 episodes13 eps • 2007–2010
    Ruth McCabe
    Ruth McCabe
    • Eithne Driscollas Eithne Driscoll
    13 episodes13 eps • 2007–2010
    Brian Gleeson
    Brian Gleeson
    • Cathalas Cathal
    7 episodes7 eps • 2007–2009
    Sean McGinley
    Sean McGinley
    • Dennis Costelloas Dennis Costello…
    6 episodes6 eps • 2010
    Matthew McNulty
    Matthew McNulty
    • Brian Doyleas Brian Doyle
    6 episodes6 eps • 2010
    Simone Lahbib
    Simone Lahbib
    • Gemma Burgeas Gemma Burge
    6 episodes6 eps • 2010
    Ian McElhinney
    Ian McElhinney
    • Ex-Garda Sergeant Gerry Driscollas Ex-Garda Sergeant Gerry Driscoll…
    5 episodes5 eps • 2007–2008
    Cathy Belton
    Cathy Belton
    • Aine O'Sullivanas Aine O'Sullivan
    4 episodes4 eps • 2010
    Denis Conway
    Denis Conway
    • Inspector O'Kaneas Inspector O'Kane
    4 episodes4 eps • 2008–2010
    Tina Kellegher
    Tina Kellegher
    • Teresa Burkeas Teresa Burke
    4 episodes4 eps • 2010
    Liam Carney
    Liam Carney
    • Tommy Gallagheras Tommy Gallagher
    3 episodes3 eps • 2007
    Laura Murphy
    • Saoirse Bradyas Saoirse Brady
    3 episodes3 eps • 2007
    Joe Hanley
    • Martin Reillyas Martin Reilly
    3 episodes3 eps • 2007
    Dairíne Ní Dhonnchú
    Dairíne Ní Dhonnchú
    • Nuala Reillyas Nuala Reilly
    3 episodes3 eps • 2007
    Darragh Kelly
    • Fergalas Fergal
    3 episodes3 eps • 2007
    Stuart Graham
    Stuart Graham
    • Johnny Mallonas Johnny Mallon
    3 episodes3 eps • 2007
    Stephen Rea
    Stephen Rea
    • Sean Doyleas Sean Doyle
    3 episodes3 eps • 2010
    • Creators
      • Barry Simner
      • Rob Pursey(series created by)
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    Storyline

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    Jack Driscoll is transferred from Dublin back to his birthplace in the remote west of Ireland as Garda Sergeant, the role recently vacated by his father, Gerry. Jack's first major case is an investigation into the death of a young woman, found in an isolated caravan. Jack is frustrated in his attempts to identify the woman as the community closes ranks. And what looked at first like accidental death takes on an increasingly sinister hue. Jack uncovers a tangled web of blackmail and sexual abuse, involving the farmer whose field the caravan occupied, a local hotelier, his father's oldest friend and a builder with a reputation for violence. Jack's relentless pursuit of the truth dredges up long-buried crimes and pits him against his new Inspector and Gerry, who may hold the key to the mystery. Throughout all of this there is one glimmer of hope: a romance with a young Dublin nurse, Saoirse visiting her uncle in the area, wealthy local builder Tommy Gallagher, who is drawn to the place - and Jack. —Anonymous
    • ireland
    • western ireland
    • police investigation
    • police sergeant
    • police officer
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    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
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    • Connections
      Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #15.135 (2011)

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    8/10
    Sophisticated plots and nuanced dialogue
    At first skeptical of this lower-budget show, I was won over by the sophistication of the story line, peeling away layers of hidden sins and human frailties of the fallible but all too human characters.

    This series concentrates on the reality of lives, exploring the undercurrent of motivations and foibles of human nature. If you looking for elaborate chase scenes or gunfights, this is not for you; instead sit back and be prepared to be won over but subtle but provocative treatments of the human condition, all presented with fresh scripts and fascinating characters.
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    • Release date
      • January 1, 2007 (Ireland)
    • Country of origin
      • Ireland
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • В одиночку
    • Filming locations
      • Connemara, County Galway, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Element Films
      • Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ)
      • Touchpaper Television
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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