Obituary
"To live, she writes. To write, she kills..."
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Overview
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.
What critics are saying
Obituary received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, who widely commended its original and absurd dark premise about an obituary writer resorting to murder. Several outlets celebrated the series as a standout, delightfully gothic Irish dark comedy, praising its layered grim humor and strong lead character dynamics.
However, a common critique centered on the show's script and execution. Multiple reviewers noted that the series often felt too restrained or overly serious for its own good, at times failing to lean fully into the comedic potential of its premise and missing consistent laughs.
Despite these writing drawbacks, lead actors received praise for grounding the story and elevating stodgy dialogue, ensuring the series remained an intriguing watch for audiences who appreciate dark humor.
“one delightful, properly Gothic (ahem) and somewhat disturbing first season of TV”
“The most pleasant surprise of Irish television in 2023 was Obituary, a black comedy about a serial murderer bumping people off in the proverbial sleepy Irish town.”
“Obituary's absurd premise is original and intriguing but its execution is too restrained to keep you on the edge of your seat.”
“It’s a delicious premise, so it’s a shame the script isn’t funnier. Obituary is a dark comedy that often forgets the laughs.”
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*Obituary* blends drama, crime, and dark comedy around a ruthlessly practical premise. When Elvira is informed by her editor that she will be paid per article, financial survival drives her to murder people to avoid going broke. The 2023 series, featuring Siobhán Cullen, turns economic desperation into a quiet streak of violence, finding grim humor in a setup where writing for a living becomes a literal matter of life and death.
The plot grows far more complicated when romance interferes with her lethal strategy. Elvira's plans are shaken after she falls for the crime reporter, placing her new love interest right on the trail of the surrounding deaths. It is a distinct combination of drama and comedy that leans into the absurd tension between keeping a job, covering your tracks, and navigating a crush.
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Details
- First Aired
- September 26, 2023
- Status
- Ended
- Origin
- IE
- TMDB Votes
- 34