The essential episodes of Obituary
Watch these 12 in order and you've got Obituary — each pick states its reason.
- 01
When Elvira’s editor informs her that she will be paid per article, she begins murdering people to avoid going broke. Her plans are shaken when she falls for the crime reporter.
- 02
Elvira targets someone sending her poison pen letters as Emerson’s real reason for coming to town is revealed - he’s trying to solve the murder of Maria Riedle in the local woods.
- 03
Elvira finds herself blackmailed by a teenager who saw her murder her first victim. Ward goes to AA while Hughie catches a break when he finds the rifle used to kill Maria Riedle.
- 04
Desperate to prove to herself that she is not a monster, Elvira pursues a drunk driver released from jail who mowed down a father and daughter.
- 05
Elvira decides on whether or not to kill her friend as Mallory reveals that she has information that Elvira may be involved in a murder. Hughie sends Emerson on a wild goose chas.
- 06
When Ward reveals what really happened the night Maria Riedle was killed, Elvira sets about framing Hughie for the crime. A surprise face returns to Kilraven.
- 07
Elvira’s life spirals after the death of her father. As she grieves, her secrets strain her bond with Emerson. A ruthless new boss, a scheming intern, and a murder she didn’t commit push Elvira to the edge—forcing her to fight to regain control.
- 08
Elvira’s supposedly stolen car leads Rose to her, but the real shock is Oisin is found near death. As reporters swarm Kilraven, Vivienne exploits the chaos. When the guards arrest a suspect in Ruby’s murder, Elvira doubts they’ve caught the real killer.
- 09
It Doesn't Count as a Crime if You Had Fun
Emerson digs into James Doe’s tattoos and Tom Quigley’s scandal. Meanwhile, Elvira faces Hughie’s manipulations as he lures her to a face-to-face meeting and threatens to reveal her secrets.
- 10
The Principle of Two Weaknesses
Elvira helps Oisin frame drug dealer Albert for Ruby’s murder, but Albert ambushes her. After a violent struggle, Albert is killed, and Elvira frames him as Ruby’s killer. Meanwhile, Hughie returns, free thanks to Vivienne.
- 11
The Wrongful Prolongation of Life
Elvira, hailed as a hero after killing Albert, faces suspicion from police. Hughie uncovers Ward’s role in Agnes Dunford’s death, implicating him in multiple murders. Elvira’s editor promotion stalls as the “screwdriver killer” strikes again.
- 12
Elvira uncovers Walter Eustace as the screwdriver killer’s hirer, kills Hughie to protect Ward’s memory, and manipulates Vivienne to secure her future. She leaves Emerson, starting anew in London.
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