'Parish' Episode 1 Takeaway: Gray Parish faces turmoil amid financial and family problems
Contains spoilers for 'Parish' Episode 1
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: AMC has officially released 'Parish' Episode 1, so if you haven't watched it yet, now might be the perfect time to do so.
AMC's crime drama series, which is based on the BBC One series 'The Driver', revolves around Gracián 'Gray' Parish (Giancarlo Esposito), a man with a troubled past trying to make a living amid financial problems.
In 'Parish' Episode 1, viewers are given a glimpse into Gracián's work and personal life. His business is not doing well, and he is on the verge of going bankrupt. Let's explore the story further.
Gray Parish faces financial crisis in 'Parish' Episode 1
In 'Parish' Episode 1, viewers witness that Gracián Parish's business is in dire straits, with the bank denying him a loan due to the company's financial instability. There is also a cap on his wife's salary, adding to their financial woes.
Parish's wife, Ros (Paula Malcomson), suggests that they should change houses and start living in a less expensive neighborhood to reduce their living expenses. However, he wants to stay in the same house because it holds memories of their children.
He remembers his son, who is no longer alive. Parish is always lost in memories of happier times with his son.
Gray Parish and Makayla drift apart in 'Parish' Episode 1
As the episode progresses, viewers learn that the relationship between Gray Parish and his daughter is strained.
Makayla (Arica Himmel), Parish's daughter, feels neglected and frustrated by her father's preoccupation with their financial troubles. She feels that her father has always prioritized his son over her.
On the dining table, Makayla expresses her desire to learn to drive, pointing out that her father hasn't made an effort to help her.
She feels that Parish would teach her brother if he wanted to learn. Subsequently, Parish goes to Colin (Skeet Ulrich) and accepts his offer to work with The Horse (Zackary Momoh), a criminal, for money, recognizing the opportunity to improve his financial situation.
Parish used to work with criminals back in the day but had taken retirement and decided to start a legitimate business. However, as he accepts the offer to work with The Horse he may face several challenges and risks.
What will happen to Parish as he gets involved with The Horse? Only time will tell.
'Parish' Episode 1 is now streaming on AMC
