‘Jack Irish’ Recap: ‘Season 3, Episode 3’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode 303 of ‘Jack Irish’.
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If there is one particular lesson that we are forced to re-learn as we venture through life, it would have to be that uncovering the truth can be quite the harrowing affair. Because lies hide in the darkness for a reason and moving them into the light causes nothing but harm, but we continue to forge ahead and expose the truth whenever possible. For deep down we know it is the right thing to do, regardless of the cost and well, that tough lesson is top of mind today, largely due to the fact that the uncomfortable quest for the truth serves as the focus of the next episode of Jack Irish. Because Jack and Linda went full bore into the case in this tale and that allowed for trouble to find them and for more ugly facts to come to light. 

For instance, they were both able to prove without a doubt… that everyone involved with Operation Great White, took a little side payment for their efforts to the tune of one million. And of course, they divided it up amongst themselves and splurged a little and well, bringing these facts out into the open, made it clear that corruption was running rampant through the police and what’s stunning, is that wasn’t the only ugly revelation that popped up in this particular tale. For it also turns out, that Barry’s involvement in the cover up surrounding Wayne Milovich and Izzy’s death, is what motivated him to befriend Jack in an effort to make amends for his actions and that left Jack beside himself and rightfully despondent as he tried to reconcile that. But unfortunately, the trouble in question didn’t allow for that happen.

Because the more that Linda and Jack were able to uncover, the quicker the heat was turned up on both of them. Since the cops started tossing little hints that pain and suffering would await them both if they didn’t back the hell off of the case right away and to complicate matters further… Troy actually took the time to meet with Jack face to face while Mister Irish was enjoying an ice cream cone with his son. And Troy made it clear that had the little one not been around, bad things would have happened and really… all of this trouble left both Linda and Jack as distraught and lost as they come and rightfully so. Because no one is ever comfortable with the prospect of feeling as though their life is in danger and oddly enough, the fear that both of them experienced, led to an unfortunate moment between the two of them. One that was supremely intimate and born of out stress and the regret they both felt after committing to their carnal desires, will undoubtedly change their relationship going forward.

But while it was indeed fascinating to learn that Barry was a corrupt cop and that his mates were eager to create a massive forthcoming payday, there is still one question hanging heavy over this mystery. Specifically, why did Izzy have to die? After all, she had zero ties to this case and was in essence an innocent bystander, but there is likely a rhyme and a reason as to why this particular tale opted not to answer that particular question and instead focused a bevy of other reveals, including the fact that Barry’s old flame is Troy and Casey’s mom. In that, what better place to explore the one thing that has plagued Jack for years on end… than in the series finale. For next Monday’s episode is it, the end of the line for Jack F**king Irish and exploring that question, should make for quite the powerhouse ending to his long-standing saga.

But while we wait to see what Jack will do when he uncovers the last little bits of truth left to explore, we can revel in the wonder of one quality tale. Because this one was downright intense from start to finish and it did a fine job of revealing all kinds of answers for us, whilst reminding us of the chaos and trouble that follows a grand search for the truth and well, now that this particular chapter in the case has come to a close… it is finally time to turn our attention to the end of the journey. Where anything likely can and will happen as Jack Irish finally confronts the darkest part of his past and hopefully figures out how to move on from it, so he can find the peace and quiet, that he’s spent nearly a decade, searching for. Until next time.

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