Obituary
2023– · RTÉ Player · 47 min · 2 seasons
S02E06 · WRH?
Wed, 15 Oct, 8:15 am
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.
About
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.
Episodes
- E01
The Bad Sleep Well
Wed, 15 Oct· 50 minElvira'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.
- E02
A Brain Full of Razorblades
Wed, 15 Oct· 47 minElvira'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.
- E03
It Doesn't Count as a Crime if You Had Fun
Wed, 15 Oct· 45 minEmerson 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.
- E04
The Principle Of Two Weaknesses
Wed, 15 Oct· 47 minElvira 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.
- E05
The Wrongful Prolongation of Life
Wed, 15 Oct· 47 minElvira, 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.
- E06
WRH?
Wed, 15 Oct· 52 minElvira 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.
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
