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Obituary
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.
- Created by:
- Ray Lawlor
- Cast:
- Siobhán Cullen, Ronan Raftery, Mairéad Tyers, David Ganly
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Network:
- RTÉ One
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 2
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 7.5The Bad Sleep Well
2025-10-14 · 50mElvira’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.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 7.0Brain Full of Razorblades
2025-10-21 · 48mElvira’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.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 7.5It Doesn't Count as a Crime if You Had Fun
2025-10-28 · 45mEmerson 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.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 7.5The Principle of Two Weaknesses
2025-11-04 · 47mElvira 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.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 7.5The Wrongful Prolongation of Life
2025-11-11 · 47mElvira, 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.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 7.5WRH?
2025-11-18 · 52mElvira 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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Siobhán Cullen
Elvira Clancy
Ronan Raftery
Emerson Stafford
Mairéad Tyers
Vivienne Birch
David Ganly
Hughie Burns
Noni Stapleton
Detective Rose Mulcahy
