Obituary
To live, she writes. To write, she kills...
Created by Ray Lawlor
On RTÉ One
A darkly comedic crime drama about a struggling writer who turns serial killer, balancing murder-for-profit with unexpected romance.
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.
Questions people ask
Is Obituary violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of series.
Is Obituary scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
Does Obituary leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is Obituary easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of series.
Is Obituary sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Obituary
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Obituary
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Obituary, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Obituary, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Obituary, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
