A critically acclaimed dark comedy series, hailed as 'wickedly smart' and 'captivating', is set to debut on a free UK streaming platform this May. The Irish black comedy 'Obituary' first aired on RTE in 2023 and will become available on ITVX from May 24.
Plot and Cast
The series stars Siobhan Cullen, known for her role in 'Babies', as Elvira Clancy, an obituary writer for a local newspaper. When her column shifts to a 'pay-per-death' model, she discovers a hidden talent and ambition for murder. As her obsession with death deepens, she begins killing local residents to secure more interesting stories. The second season sees Elvira grappling with her father's death by resuming her murderous ways, but a new serial killer in town turns suspicion toward her.
Critical Acclaim
'Obituary' has earned a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with fans praising its sharp writing and Cullen's performance. One viewer commented: 'I binge watched this series in three days. Excellent all around. Good acting, good story, many twists.' Another added: 'Obituary is wickedly smart, darkly funny, and way more heartfelt than it has any right to be.'
Behind the Scenes
Cullen revealed her fascination with graveyards in an interview with The Irish Times, stating: 'I love walking through a cemetery. They're really beautiful spaces to walk around in and get little snippets of people's lives.' She also shared that during filming, she wrote mock obituaries for departing crew members as parting gifts.
'Obituary' arrives on ITVX from May 24 and is currently available to stream on Netflix.
