Ep 1. Girl With Guitar
- TVMA
- June 26, 2016
- 58 min
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7.8 (1,024)
Ray Donovan season 4 episode 1, "Girl With Guitar," finds Ray and his family dealing with the aftermath of last season's events. Ray is still trying to come to terms with the death of his wife, Abby, and is struggling to keep his family together. Meanwhile, his daughter Bridget has moved to New York to attend college, but finds herself in trouble when she witnesses a murder and becomes the target of the killer.
As Ray juggles Bridget's crisis and his own emotional turmoil, he is also dealing with other clients. The episode introduces a new character, a famous singer named Natalie James who is struggling with addiction and an abusive husband. Ray is tasked with getting her clean and protecting her reputation, but quickly realizes that her husband is not the only threat to her wellbeing.
At the same time, Ray's brother Terry is dealing with health issues and contemplating retirement from boxing. Meanwhile, Ray's half-brother Daryll is trying to break into the film industry and is struggling to gain a foothold.
With all of these issues, "Girl With Guitar" sets the stage for a season filled with complex family dynamics, intense emotional struggles, and high stakes criminal activity. As always, Ray must navigate the dangerous waters of his clients' lives while also trying to keep his own family afloat.