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Obituary

Drama, Comedy, Crime · 2023 · Rated 6.9/10

Last aired: S2 E6, WRH? · 2025-10-14

Six-part series about an obituarist working at a small-town newspaper, who suddenly finds herself being paid by the obituary due to cuts. When she "accidentally" kills a nasty piece of work, she discovers she might have an untapped bloodlust, and sets her sights on other unpleasant residents of the town. Her killing spree hits a potential snag when the paper hires an attractive crime correspondent.

Cast

Siobhán Cullen Elvira Clancy

Ronan Raftery Emerson Stafford

David Ganly Hughie Burns

Noni Stapleton Garda Rose Mulcahy

Michael Hough Tom Quigley

Danielle Galligan Mallory Markum

Michael Smiley Ward Clancy

Cal O'Driscoll Denis Riley

Ryan Burke Oisin Markum

Máiréad Tyers Vivienne Birch

Lalor Roddy Clive Cavendish

Eva Hein West Christine Churchyard

RN Richard Neville Leon Tully

Chris McCurry Walter Eustace

Aisling Reid Ruby Conroy

Mary O'Driscoll Lily

Season 2

Season 1 Season 2

E1 The Bad Sleep Well 2025-10-14 · 50 min Elvira's life spirals after the death of her father. As she grieves, her secrets strain her bond with Emerson. A ruthless new boss, a scheming intern, and a murder she didn't commit push Elvira to the edge—forcing her to fight to regain control.

E2 A Brain Full of Razorblades 2025-10-14 · 47 min Elvira's supposedly stolen car leads Rose to her, but the real shock is Oisin is found near death. As reporters swarm Kilraven, Vivienne exploits the chaos. When the guards arrest a suspect in Ruby's murder, Elvira doubts they've caught the real killer.

E3 It Doesn't Count as a Crime if You Had Fun 2025-10-14 · 45 min Emerson digs into James Doe's tattoos and Tom Quigley's scandal. Meanwhile, Elvira faces Hughie's manipulations as he lures her to a face-to-face meeting and threatens to reveal her secrets.

E4 The Principle Of Two Weaknesses 2025-10-14 · 47 min Elvira helps Oisin frame drug dealer Albert for Ruby's murder, but Albert ambushes her. After a violent struggle, Albert is killed, and Elvira frames him as Ruby's killer. Meanwhile, Hughie returns, free thanks to Vivienne.

E5 The Wrongful Prolongation of Life 2025-10-14 · 47 min Elvira, hailed as a hero after killing Albert, faces suspicion from police. Hughie uncovers Ward's role in Agnes Dunford's death, implicating him in multiple murders. Elvira's editor promotion stalls as the "screwdriver killer" strikes again.

E6 WRH? 2025-10-14 · 52 min Elvira uncovers Walter Eustace as the screwdriver killer's hirer, kills Hughie to protect Ward's memory, and manipulates Vivienne to secure her future. She leaves Emerson, starting anew in London.

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