Series synopsis
Obituary is a comedy crime drama television series that premiered on RTÉ One on September 26, 2023. It ended on November 18, 2025. It was created by Ray Lawlor. It stars Siobhán Cullen, Michael Smiley, Ronan Raftery and Mairéad Tyers.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: To live, she writes. To write, she kills...
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Siobhán Cullen as Elvira Clancy
- Michael Smiley as Ward Clancy
- Ronan Raftery as Emerson Stafford
- Mairéad Tyers as Vivienne Birch
- David Ganly as Hughie Burns
- Danielle Galligan as Mallory Markum
- Noni Stapleton as Detective Rose Mulcahy
Guest cast
- Daniel Fee as Young Tom
- Shane Patrick McCormick as Paulie Lavelle
- Michael Hough as Tom Quigley
- Allan Keating as Patsy Ruane
- Barry McGovern as Sandy Benson
- Lenny Hayden as Sylvester McHugh
- Éabha Moore as Young Elvira
- Emily Phillips as Young Mallory
- Fiona Browne as Mary McHugh
- Marion O'Dwyer as Margo Benson
- Conan Sweeny as Donal the Barman
- Charlie Bonner as Bob Power
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | September 26, 2023 | October 31, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 6 | October 14, 2025 | November 18, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Death Becomes Her 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. |
September 26, 2023 |
| 2 |
Hiccups Elvira targets someone sending her poison pen letters as Emerson’s real reason for coming to town is revealed - he’s trying to solve the murder of Maria Riedle in the local woods. |
October 3, 2023 |
| 3 |
Stay of Execution Elvira finds herself blackmailed by a teenager who saw her murder her first victim. Ward goes to AA while Hughie catches a break when he finds the rifle used to kill Maria Riedle. |
October 10, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Bad Sleep Well 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. |
October 14, 2025 |
| 2 |
Brain Full of Razorblades 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. |
October 21, 2025 |
| 3 |
It Doesn't Count as a Crime if You Had Fun 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. |
October 28, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | RTÉ One |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 26, 2023 |
| Last aired | November 18, 2025 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | at 22:15:00 |