'Parish' Episode 1 Takeaway: Parish's complex relationship with his daughter could prove pivotal
Contains spoilers for 'Parish' Episode 1
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Parish', a gripping crime drama series on AMC, follows the journey of Gracián 'Gray' Parish (Giancarlo Esposito), a man with a troubled past trying to make a living amid financial problems.
Gray's business is on the brink of collapse, and his family life is in turmoil. As a result, he once again becomes entangled in the criminal underworld.
In 'Parish' Episode 1, viewers are given a glimpse into Gray's work and personal life. Let's delve deeper into his journey.
Gracián 'Gray' Parish grapples with family problems
In 'Parish' Episode 1, it becomes evident that Gray is grappling with family problems. His relationship with his daughter, Makayla (Arica Himmel), is especially strained following the death of his son.
Makayla feels neglected and frustrated because her father is always preoccupied with the memories of his late son. Despite her own grief, she feels she is not receiving the support and attention she needs from her father.
Makayla tells him that she has always wanted to learn to drive, but her father has not helped her. After the argument with his daughter, Gray accepts an offer to work with a criminal gang to make money.
He goes to meet his friend Colin (Skeet Ulrich) and asks him for details about the criminal gang.
Gracián 'Gray' Parish seeks reconciliation with daughter
After meeting with the head of the criminal gang, The Horse (Zackary Momoh), Gray goes to meet his daughter in a car.
She becomes happy and emotional after seeing her father, touched by the gesture and the effort he has made to reconcile with her.
Gray asks her to drive the car, offering her a chance to learn. He wants to show his daughter that he is committed to being there for her.
As he is teaching his daughter to drive, Gray receives a call from The Horse, reminding him to complete his first task.
Will Gray be successful in resolving his financial and family problems, or will his involvement with the criminal gang lead to further complications and dangers?
'Parish' Episode 2 is expected to offer intriguing developments in Gray's story.
'Parish' Episode 1 is now streaming on AMC