Season 4 • Episode 6
LatestJack investigates a car accident involving a local teenager, and suspects the girl of being in an abusive relationship. However, he is unable to focus on the case due to tensions back at home, where he continues to be the subject of Brian's simmering hatred.
Single-Handed is an Irish television drama series, first broadcast on RTÉ Television in 2007. Set and filmed in the west of Ireland, it focuses on the life of a member of the Garda Síochána, Sergeant Jack Driscoll. Three two-episode, single-story series aired one each on consecutive nights in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Series Four, consisting of three stories told over six episodes, began in RTÉ One November 2010. The series is partially inspired by garda corruption in County Donegal.
Acting
Owen McDonnell's simmering, wounded integrity
Cinematography
Bleak Atlantic beauty that breathes menace
Writing
Tight two-episode arcs, no filler, pure dread
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Inspired by real 1990s Donegal Garda corruption scandals, including phantom IRA informers and planted evidence.
Creator Barry Simner pitched it as 'Dirty Harry in wellies' — RTÉ initially rejected it for being too bleak.
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