Ep 6. Patrick

Flack season 1 episode 6, titled "Patrick," follows the story of Robyn (Anna Paquin) as she tries to handle a PR crisis involving her former mentor and boss, Patrick (Max Beesley). In the beginning of the episode, Robyn receives an urgent message from Eve (Lydia Wilson), who informs her that a disreputable newspaper plans to run a story about Patrick's criminal past.

Robyn is taken aback by the news and tries to figure out her next move. She decides to confront Patrick at his bar, where she discovers that he is trying to rebuild his life and establish himself as a legitimate businessman. Despite Patrick's charismatic demeanor, Robyn notices that he has started drinking heavily and is in a vulnerable state.

Robyn then meets with the reporter from the newspaper in question, but things take a turn for the worse when the reporter reveals that she has information implicating Robyn in a PR scandal. Robyn is stunned by the accusation and realizes that her involvement with Patrick could result in serious consequences.

As she grapples with this knowledge, Robyn must also navigate her personal relationships. She continues to struggle with her feelings for Sam (Arinze Kene), while trying to maintain professionalism and avoid further damaging her reputation. Her home life becomes more complicated when her sister, Ruth (Genevieve Angelson), reveals that she is pregnant and in a tumultuous relationship.

Despite the mounting challenges, Robyn remains determined to protect Patrick and salvage her own reputation. She seeks the help of Caroline (Sophie Okonedo), who provides insight into how to handle the situation. Together, they come up with a plan to diffuse the scandal and keep their client out of the headlines.

The episode concludes with Robyn's success in averting the crisis, but she is left wondering what the future holds for her career and personal life.

"Patrick" offers a glimpse into the complex world of public relations and the lengths to which PR professionals will go to protect their clients. It also explores the intricacies of family relationships and the challenges of balancing personal and professional responsibilities. With its well-developed characters and intelligent writing, this episode is a standout in the first season of Flack.