Smother, the "compelling" crime drama that 'grips from start to finish', has just dropped new episodes to UK streaming. Set in Ireland, the show stars Dervla Kirwan as a woman named Val who investigates her husband's life following his tragic death.
All three seasons of Smother, which ran between 2021 and 2023, are now available to stream on U, meaning crime drama fans can binge the show in its entirety.
Described as a "family drama meets thriller", the series was penned by Kate O'Riordan, with Dathaí Keane serving as director.
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The synopsis reads: "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."
Joining Kirwan on the cast are stars including Gemma-Leah Devereux, Niamh Walsh, Justine Mitchell, and Carrie Crowley.
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Over on IMDb, the series had a mixed response from viewers and currently holds a 6.6 rating out of 10, with some viewers praising the gripping plot.
"This was a fascinating drama that had me gripped from start to finish. It required a lot of the viewer's attention as the plot was very complex with so many characters involved," penned one viewer. "But it was all very well done. A well written story, occasionally very moving, and well acted by all."
"I binge watched this series as I found it to be compelling viewing. This has to be the most crazy, mixed up, co-dependant family I have ever seen," noted another viewer.
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A third viewer said: "I really enjoyed the twists n turns in this, well written, well acted. Really looking forward to season 3. Hopefully it won't be too long before it's on our screens again."
One person called the series "complex and enthralling," adding: "This was a fascinating drama that had me gripped from start to finish."
Disagreeing, one viewer said: "I wanted to like this show. There is a good cast, beautiful West of Ireland locations, however the story just lets it down so badly."
Season 1-3 of Smother are now streaming on U.
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