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On the rugged coast of County Clare, Val Ahern's husband is found dead at the foot of a cliff the morning after a family party. The matriarch starts to dig into the family's secrets to find out who might be responsible.
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On the rugged coast of County Clare, Val Ahern's husband is found dead at the foot of a cliff the morning after a family party. The matriarch starts to dig into the family's secrets to find out who might be responsible.
Cast, crew and production details
Dervla KirwanVal Ahern
Niamh WalshJenny Ahern
Seána KerslakeGrace Ahern
Gemma-Leah DevereuxAnna Ahern
Stuart GrahamDenis Ahern
Thomas LevinCarl Jensen
Carrie CrowleyMairead Noon
Lochlann Ó MearáinRory Dwyer
RTÉ OneIreland
BBC StudiosUnited Kingdom
Treasure EntertainmentIreland
RTÉIreland
Fís Éireann/Screen IrelandIreland
WRAP FundIrelandWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 1
When Val Aherns' husband Denis is found dead at a foot of a cliff close to their home the morning after a family party, she begins to interrogate his relationships with his family.
Directed by Dathaí KeaneWritten by Kate O'RiordanGuest stars Hilary Rose, Nigel Mercier, Ayoola Smart, Michael Patric
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Episode 2
Val struggles to understand Grace's actions, while the local Gardaí look closer at the Ahern family as the investigation ceases treating Denis death as an accident.
Directed by Dathaí KeaneWritten by Kate O'RiordanGuest stars Ayoola Smart, Michael Patric, Carmel Stephens, Hugh O'Conor
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Episode 3
Val looks to Mairead for support when Carl comes under fire as events from his past life in Denmark come to light, while Calum has a run-in with a group of local lads.
Directed by Dathaí KeaneWritten by Kate O'Riordan, Tom FarrellyGuest stars Michael Patric, Hugh O'Conor, Fiona Browne, Tristan Heanue, Tim Casey, Levi O'Sullivan, Holly Sturton, Joe Gallagher
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Episode 4
With Calum missing, the Aherns question his recent violent behaviour and Val confronts Rory. Grace sees Joe for the first time since she confronted him at home.
Directed by Dathaí KeaneWritten by Kate O'Riordan, Daniel CullenGuest stars Michael Patric, Hugh O'Conor, Carolyn Bracken, Cathal Greene, Domhnall Herdman, Cian Hughes, Tanja Johannsen Walsh, Noah James Flynn
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Episode 5
Jenny tries desperately to resolve her financial difficulties. Despite Val's attempts to keep the family together, events spiral out of control at Anna's birthday lunch.
Directed by Dathaí KeaneWritten by Kate O'Riordan, Ursula Rani SarmaGuest stars Hilary Rose, Ayoola Smart, Michael Patric, Hugh O'Conor, Kevin McGahern, Olivia Caffrey, Gene Rooney, Esosa Ighodaro
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Episode 6
Val increases her efforts to find out the truth about Denis’ death, finding herself torn between reality and what is right. Rory makes long-overdue amends and protects his boys.
Directed by Dathaí KeaneWritten by Kate O'Riordan, Tom FarrellyGuest stars Hilary Rose, Ayoola Smart, Michael Patric, Tristan Heanue, Tim Casey, Levi O'Sullivan, Noah James Flynn, Huey O'Meara
Where to watch SmotherEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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