NETFLIX fans have hailed a ‘brilliant, dark, Dexteresque’ comedy series, which has left them begging for more. Since the six-parter was released on the streaming service this month, it has received rave reviews. The original Hulu series, which Netflix obtained, tells the story of an obituarist turned serial killer.
Obituary is set in the small town of Kilraven and follows newspaper obituarist Elvira Clancy, played by Bodkin star Siobhan Cullen. When faced with the prospect of having to go freelance and losing her full-time wage, a young woman obsessed with death takes matters into her own hands. Elvira soon gets a head start on her murderous work and begins to play a part in people’s demises.
The young killer's problems soon start piling up due to the fact she also needs to support her alcoholic dad, Ward, played by Michael Smiley. Simultaneously, new crime reporter Emerson Stafford, played by Ronan Raftery, begins investigating a cold-case murder in the town. The official synopsis reads: “Elvira Clancy is feeling a little unfulfilled; although she adores her new job writing obituaries , she finds herself being paid per obituary overnight; when she accidentally kills someone in town, she discovers she might have untapped bloodlust.
” After binge-watching the series, fans took to social media and admitted that the unsettling story gripped them. Getting straight to the point, one user said: “If you like a laugh and murder, then this Irish show could be for you.” �.
