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Obituary

2023 – 2025Show2 seasons12 episodesTV-14

ComedyCrime
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes100%87%
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes100%87%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or scares.

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Obituary episodes

2 seasons · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Death Becomes Her, 7.2
  2. S1 E2 Hiccups, 7.2
  3. S1 E3 Stay of Execution, 7.5
  4. S1 E4 Weapons of Minor Destruction, 7.4
  5. S1 E5 Wild Goose Chase, 7.8
  6. S1 E6 Body Count, 7.7
  1. S2 E1 The Bad Sleep Well, 7.6
  2. S2 E2 A Brain Full of Razor Blades, 7.6
  3. S2 E3 It Doesn't Count as a Crime if You Had Fun, 7.8
  4. S2 E4 The Principle of Two Weaknesses, 8.0
  5. S2 E5 The Wrongful Prolongation of Life, 8.3
  6. S2 E6 WRH?, 8.1

Cast

24 of 32 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Hayes
Written by
Ray Lawlor
Produced by
Nell Green
Music by
Steve Lynch

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 26, 2023 · November 18, 2025 · Ended

First aired
September 26, 2023
Last aired
November 18, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Ireland, United Kingdom
Available in
21 countries

Tropes

Dating Catwoman, The Bad Guy Wins, What You Are in the Dark +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Obituary?"

Questions about Obituary

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Obituary?

Hulu

In the United States, Obituary streams on Hulu. It also streams in 17 other countries.

Is Obituary worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is Obituary okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will Obituary make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly dark humor (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is Obituary good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Obituary use?

Dating CatwomanThe Bad Guy WinsWhat You Are in the DarkDid I Just Say That Out Loud?Attempted SuicideConfess in ConfidenceBrick JokeBad BossPet HeirPapa WolfNot What It Looks LikeTaking Up the Mantleand 58 more

TV Tropes lists 70 tropes for it, including Dating Catwoman, The Bad Guy Wins, and What You Are in the Dark.