Obituary (TV series) explained

Genre:Black comedy
Creator:Ray Lawlor
Director:John Hayes
Oonagh Kearney
Starring:
Composer:Steve Lynch
Language:English
Num Series:1
Num Episodes:6
Producer:Nell Green
Editor:Tony Kearns
Cinematography:James Mather
Camera:Multi-camera
Runtime:52 minutes
Channel:RTÉ One

Obituary is a 2023 Irish black comedy television series created by Ray Lawlor for RTÉ and starring Siobhán Cullen.[1] [2] [3] [4]

It will show in the United States on Hulu.[4]

Background

Filming took place in Ballyshannon and Bundoran, County Donegal.[5] [6] [7]

Plot

In a small Irish town, a young woman obsessed with death becomes an obituarist for the local newspaper. Seeking more interesting deaths to write about, she begins to murder local people.

Cast

Reception

Obituary received positive reviews.[8] [9] It received 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 9 reviews.[10] In The Irish Times, Ed Power praised Siobhán Cullen's and Danielle Galligan's performances, but said "it’s a shame the script isn’t funnier. Obituary is a dark comedy that often forgets the laughs."[11]

At the 20th Irish Film & Television Awards, Obituary was nominated for Best Drama, Best Director (John Hayes) Best Script (Peter McKenna), Best Actress in a Lead Role (Siobhán Cullen), Best Actor in a Lead Role (Michael Smiley), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Danielle Galligan), but did not win any. Siobhán Cullen won a Rising Star award, in part for her work on Obituary.[12] [13]

Notes and References

  1. Siobhan Cullen plays the prim reaper in Obituary. Alan. Corr. 23 September 2023. www.rte.ie.
  2. Web site: Inside RTE's hotly anticipated new programme, reviews and show's Galway ties. Jessica. Mercer. 25 September 2023. Galway Beo.
  3. Web site: Obituary: RTÉ dark comedy praised for its offbeat humour and original concept. Aoife. Moriarty. 27 September 2023. Buzz.ie.
  4. Web site: New dark comedy 'Obituary' filmed in Ballyshannon in Donegal to premiere on RTÉ One & RTÉ Player.
  5. Web site: RTÉ viewers are all saying the same thing about new dark comedy series Obituary | Goss.ie.
  6. Web site: First Look At RTÉ's Wild New Dark Comedy Obituary. 21 September 2023.
  7. Web site: New Donegal-based RTE comedy Obituary to hit TV screens next week. Staff. Writer. 20 September 2023. Donegal Daily.
  8. Web site: New RTÉ show, Obituary, wins high praise from viewers. Bronwyn. O'Neill. 27 September 2023. VIP Magazine.
  9. Web site: Obituary review: A small-town writer starts murdering people to boost her earnings in RTÉ’s brilliant new black comedy. 27 September 2023. www.independent.ie.
  10. Web site: Obituary - Rotten Tomatoes. www.rottentomatoes.com.
  11. Web site: Obituary: RTÉ's new dark comedy is ghoulishly good fun. Shame it often forgets the laughs. The Irish Times.
  12. News: IFTA Awards: Cillian Murphy and 'That They May Face the Rising Sun' take home top prizes . Clarke . Donald . . 20 April 2024 . 20 April 2024.
  13. Web site: Nominees Announced for 2024 Screen Ireland – IFTA Rising Star Award Ahead of April 20th Ceremony . . 9 April 2024 . 20 April 2024.

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