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Season 1 – Parish

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Haunted by the violent murder of his son, Gray Parish finds himself thrust into an adrenaline-charged thrill ride through the criminal underworld; with no escape, the wrong way may be his only way out.
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Parish — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Giancarlo Esposito is magnetic as ever in an overdue leading role, but without him Parish's watchability would perish altogether.

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Graeme Blundell The Australian Jan 6
It is not only entertaining – if occasionally convoluted, with plotting that can be inconsistent – but anchored by a superb central performance from Esposito. Go to Full Review
Judy Berman TIME Magazine 04/04/2024
Parish hits all the obligatory crime-thriller beats. If you love car chases more than you hate genre clichés, this is the show for you. Go to Full Review
Melanie McFarland Salon.com 04/01/2024
Esposito’s talent demands original writing that rarely presents itself here. He’s excellent despite this lack -- so much that it makes you want better for him. Go to Full Review
Jenny Nixon Common Sense Media 05/15/2024
Series lead Giancarlo Esposito has charisma and gravitas, but it's not enough to elevate the mediocre storylines full of tired crime drama tropes. Go to Full Review
Coleman Spilde The Daily Beast 04/06/2024
Esposito’s charm and verve help the six-episode season move at a crackling pace, which comes to a noticeable halt whenever he’s not on-screen. Go to Full Review
Joel Keller Decider 04/01/2024
Parish is a rather generic crime drama with shallowly-sketched characters. But Esposito makes it watchable... Go to Full Review
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R T @RT24881697 May 17 I liked Parish as a series , but as a Zimbabwean, I felt the Shona dialogue was off rhythm and didn’t sound natural. A voice coach could have helped the actors with pronunciation, tone, and flow. The effort to include Shona was appreciated, but the delivery took away from the authenticity for native speakers." See more Ashley A @ashley361774 Nov 20 I enjoyed the show and would like to see a second season made. See more Jeremy H @RT58090181 Jun 26 Good show. I was hoping for a second season :( See more Zulika B @RT96990107 01/12/2025 Esposito is a favorite of mine from Breaking Bad, I was beyond impressed with how phenomenal the directing was. I am a film lover, and I am in awe with the way this series kept me on edge the entire time. Parish, the main character played by Giancarlo Esposito showcased the range of emotions felt in grief. It was beautifully executed. I've cried multiple times watching. The plot was well thought out. It also highlights the very REAL CRISIS of human trafficking that is often overlooked in society today. Low ratings because they don't want the truth to come out. SO GOOD PLEASE WATCH! I am so disappointed there won't be a second season to follow up. I wanted more than just six episodes because it truly was tantalizing. I admire the spot on casting, the representation. The way they captured culture was extraordinary. The acting skills were top notch. Definitely a must watch. See more Pat E @RT94957808 09/11/2024 Amazing, you're left thirsty for the next episode See more Peaceupatowndwn H @RT71251474 05/05/2024 This has to be the one of thee best actors in the modern era , it's like whenever I see his face attached to anything I know it's going to be good. Very intense and nice action scenes had me wondering will it be a season 2 ? Maybe so Maybe 🤔 See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 31, 2024 Pilot Desperate to support his family, Gray returns to his criminal roots for one last job; after things go sideways, Gray can't walk away and the only way out is through. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 7, 2024 Blood in the Water Gray and Colin clash over a big cleanup; Gray dodges his family's growing suspicion; the Tongais pursue new business. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 14, 2024 Sanctuary Cornered, Gray's allegiance to Horse is put to the ultimate test; the Parish and Tongai families search for their missing loved ones; the Tongais gather intel on their adversary. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 21, 2024 Impimpi When Anton, an old colleague, learns Gray is working with the Tongans, he forces Gray to choose: his family or Horse; Rose and Makayla work together to survive; Horse searches for a traitor. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 28, 2024 Kumba Gray and his family face a terrible new normal and reckon with past trauma; Horse singles out the enemy within while expanding his business, and makes Gray an offer he can't refuse. Details Episode 6 Aired May 5, 2024 A Good Man Gray discovers unlikely allies as he risks it all for revenge; the Tongans level up their operation, but face an unforeseen obstacle. Details
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Season Info

Director
Laura Belsey
Executive Producer
Daniel Brocklehurst, Eduardo Javier Canto, Giancarlo Esposito, Tana Jamieson, Barry Jossen, Josh Kesselman, Ryan Maldonado, Danny Sherman, Theo Travers, Todd Lewis, Ashley Cardiff, Adam Lash, Cori Uchida, Matt Wheeler, Oliver Coke, Michael Greenwald
Screenwriter
Eduardo Javier Canto, Theo Travers, Ryan Maldonado
Network
AMC
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 31, 2024