Episode 1
Episode 1
50m6.0 / 10
Val Ahern's world is rocked once again when a stranger turns up on her doorstep an introduces himself as Denis's son.
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TV series
Smother
20213 seasons6.5 / 10
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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Smother premiered March 7, 2021. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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
About Smother
Cast
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 DwyerCredits
- Created by
- Kate O'Riordan
- Written by
- Kate O'Riordan, Tom Farrelly, Sinéad Collopy, Sonya Kelly, Daniel Cullen, Ursula Rani Sarma
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 18
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
RTÉ OneIreland
BBC StudiosUnited Kingdom
Treasure EntertainmentIreland
RTÉIreland
Fís Éireann/Screen IrelandIreland
WRAP FundIreland
Themes
family drama
Season 2 episodes
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Episode 2
Episode 2
52m
Val and her three daughters are stunned to see `Liar" scrawled in lipstick across the mirror. meaning someone is clearly out to get her.
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Episode 3
Episode 3
51m7.5 / 10
As the Aherns prepare for Calum's birthday celebrations, they struggle to maintain a semblance of normality as the campaign of terror against the family escalates.
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Episode 4
Episode 4
52m6.0 / 10
In the aftermath of the birthday party, the family is in disarray. Elaine insists she has been set up but fingers are being pointed in every direction.
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Episode 5
Episode 5
51m6.0 / 10
Val tries to figure out who she can trust and how she can protect her family from danger, while Finn agrees to help Elaine convince Calum her drink was spiked the day of the crash.
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Episode 6
Episode 6
51m7.0 / 10Finale
Val is determined to confront Alanna once and for all, but she realises a more dangerous threat is brewing much closer to home.
Where to watch SmotherEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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