Obituary

Name: Obituary
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Released: 2023-09-26
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Siobhán Cullen, Ronan Raftery, Mairéad Tyers, David Ganly, Noni Stapleton

ENDED2 Seasons12 Episodes★ 7.3

Obituary is a comedy and crime series on RTÉ One that ran from 2023 to 2025, ending after 2 seasons and 12 episodes.

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NetworkRTÉ One

First AiredSep 26, 2023

Last AiredNov 18, 2025

GenreComedy, Crime, Drama

Created ByRay Lawlor

LanguageEnglish

CountryIreland

ProductionAPC Studios, Magamedia

When Elvira’s editor informs her that she will be paid per article, she begins murdering people to avoid going broke. Her plans are shaken when she falls for the crime reporter.

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Cast

Siobhán Cullen

Elvira Clancy

Ronan Raftery

Emerson Stafford

Mairéad Tyers

Vivienne Birch

David Ganly

Hughie Burns

Noni Stapleton

Detective Rose Mulcahy

Seasons & Episodes2 seasons · 12 episodes

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E1The Bad Sleep Well

Oct 14, 202550m

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.

E2Brain Full of Razorblades

Oct 21, 202548m

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.

E3It Doesn't Count as a Crime if You Had Fun

Oct 28, 202545m

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.

E4The Principle of Two Weaknesses

Nov 4, 202547m

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.

E5The Wrongful Prolongation of Life

Nov 11, 202547m

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.

E6WRH?

Nov 18, 202552m

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 Obituary

Obituary is a comedy, crime, drama series on RTÉ One. The show first aired on Sep 26, 2023 and currently has 2 seasons and 12 episodes. Obituary has ended. It has a rating of 7.3/10 based on 36 votes. The cast includes Siobhán Cullen, Ronan Raftery, Mairéad Tyers, David Ganly, Noni Stapleton. Created by Ray Lawlor.