💀Obituary Season 2 — Death, Secrets & Dark Humor Return to Hulu

"Death was just the beginning."

The wickedly clever Irish black comedy Obituary is back with Season 2, and this time, Elvira Clancy’s world is collapsing faster than the ink dries on her next column. Following the death of her father, the small-town obituarist—played by the mesmerizing Siobhán Cullen—finds herself teetering on the edge of madness, guilt, and grief. Streaming now on Hulu, this new season is sharper, darker, and more emotionally charged than ever before.

⚰️ A Life in Pieces

In Season 1, Elvira Clancy was a quiet, death-obsessed journalist working for a struggling local newspaper in rural Ireland. When life got too mundane, she began creating her own stories—literally. By killing off locals to fuel her writing, she became both the storyteller and the executioner in her own twisted narrative.

Now, Season 2 picks up in the haunting aftermath of her father’s death. Grief-stricken and increasingly unstable, Elvira struggles to keep her deadly secrets hidden. Her once-cozy relationship with Emerson (Ronan Raftery) begins to crumble under the weight of lies. But as one character eerily puts it, “In this town, death never stays buried for long.”

🕵️‍♀️ A New Boss. A New Killer. A New Chaos.

The latest season introduces Vivienne Birch (Máiréad Tyers), the ruthless new editor determined to whip the newspaper into shape—no matter who she steps on. Add a scheming intern eager to uncover Elvira’s dark past, and things get messy fast.

Meanwhile, a chilling new serial killer is on the loose. For once, Elvira isn’t the only one leaving bodies behind. The Gardaí are closing in, suspicions rise, and suddenly, our anti-heroine finds herself the hunted instead of the hunter.

🩸 Death, Grief & Dark Laughter

Creator Ray Lawlor has masterfully blended dark humor with psychological depth, creating a show that’s equal parts satire and suspense. Season 2 continues to explore the absurdity of death and the fragility of sanity. There’s something beautifully tragic—and wickedly funny—about watching Elvira spiral while still typing out obituaries like a pro.

As she says in one biting line, “People die. I just make it... interesting.”

🎬 Behind the Scenes

Filmed once again in the atmospheric landscapes of Ballyshannon and Bundoran, County Donegal, the series captures the eerie charm of rural Ireland. Directors John Hayes and Oonagh Kearney give the show a cinematic flair that makes every frame feel like a gothic painting soaked in irony.

With Steve Lynch’s haunting score and crisp cinematography by James Mather, Obituary balances grim storytelling with visual elegance. The supporting cast—including Danielle Galligan, David Ganly, and Noni Stapleton—add emotional layers and tension that make every episode pulse with dread and laughter.

🕯️ The Return of a Killer Voice

Elvira Clancy remains one of the most compelling characters in recent television—a woman who can make death feel like art and murder seem mundane. Siobhán Cullen’s performance walks a razor’s edge between comedy and tragedy, grounding even the most outrageous moments in raw emotion.

Season 2 of Obituary isn’t just about who dies next. It’s about how far someone will go to hold onto their identity when life (and death) spirals out of control.

Where to Watch: Now streaming on Hulu (U.S.) and RTÉ One (Ireland)

Genre: Black Comedy, Crime, Thriller

Created by: Ray Lawlor

Starring: Siobhán Cullen, Ronan Raftery, Máiréad Tyers, Danielle Galligan

⚰️ Final Words

With its perfect blend of black comedy, mystery, and character-driven chaos, Obituary Season 2 proves that death can be disturbingly funny—and heartbreakingly human.

“If life is a story, then death is the punchline.”

Now streaming on Hulu, Obituary Season 2 is the darkly delightful return you didn’t know you needed.