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.
Smother (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1) 7.0
Writer: Kate O'Riordan
Air date: 2021-03-07
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 2 (Episode 2) 7.0
Writer: Kate O'Riordan
Air date: 2021-03-14
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 3 (Episode 3) 6.0
Writer: Kate O'Riordan
Air date: 2021-03-21
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 4 (Episode 4) 6.0
Writer: Kate O'Riordan
Air date: 2021-03-28
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 5 (Episode 5) 6.5
Writer: Kate O'Riordan
Air date: 2021-04-04
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 6 (Episode 6) 6.5
Writer: Kate O'Riordan
Air date: 2021-04-11
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: 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.
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