Obituary 2023
“To live, she writes. To write, she kills...”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 26, 2023
- Last Aired
- November 18, 2025
- Format
- 2 seasons · 12 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E4 "Weapons of Minor Destruction" (★ 8.3/10)
- Created By
- Ray Lawlor
- Network
- RTÉ One
- Where to Stream
- Hulu
What is Obituary?
Obituary is a television series that premiered in 2023, featuring genres of comedy, crime, and drama with a TV-14 rating. The premise centers on a character named Elvira.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2023
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- First aired
- Sep 26, 2023
- Last aired
- Nov 18, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- IE
- Networks
- RTÉ One
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 36 votes
- Format
- 2 seasons · 12 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- RTÉ One
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Overview
Obituary is a television series that premiered in 2023, featuring genres of comedy, crime, and drama with a TV-14 rating. The premise centers on a character named Elvira. When Elvira receives word from her editor that she will be paid per article, she takes drastic measures to avoid going broke by beginning to murder people. Her plans are subsequently shaken when she falls for the crime reporter. The series explores this dark comedic narrative involving writing and murder as Elvira navigates her financial situation through lethal means, altering her life upon developing feelings for the crime reporter.
Should you watch it?
“An obituary writer turns to murder to avoid going broke after switching to pay-per-article.”
- It is a 2023 Irish black comedy television series created by Ray Lawlor.
- The series stars Siobhán Cullen in the lead role.
- The plot features a unique premise involving an obituary writer who murders people to make money.
- The premise revolves around the main character murdering people to avoid going broke, which may not appeal to all viewers.
Watch it if you enjoy dark comedic premises involving journalists and murder.
The tone is a black comedy blending crime and drama elements.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Death Becomes Her Mytharc Sep 26, 2023
- E2 Hiccups Core Oct 3, 2023
- E3 Stay of Execution Core Oct 10, 2023
- E4 Weapons of Minor Destruction Core Oct 17, 2023
- E5 Wild Goose Chase Mytharc Oct 24, 2023
- E6 Body Count Mytharc Oct 31, 2023
Season 2 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Bad Sleep Well Mytharc Oct 14, 2025
- E2 Brain Full of Razorblades Core Oct 21, 2025
- E3 It Doesn't Count as a Crime if You Had Fun Core Oct 28, 2025
- E4 The Principle of Two Weaknesses Core Nov 4, 2025
- E5 The Wrongful Prolongation of Life Mytharc Nov 11, 2025
- E6 WRH? Mytharc Nov 18, 2025
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Obituary?
Streaming availability details can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database.
Is Obituary worth watching?
It is an Irish black comedy created by Ray Lawlor and starring Siobhán Cullen featuring a dark premise about an obituary writer who turns to murder.
What is the binge duration for Obituary?
The first series originally aired in September and October 2023, and its second series aired between October and November 2025.
What are the essential episodes?
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