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.
The best episode of "Smother" season 1 is "Episode 1", rated 6.7/10 from 150 user votes. It was directed by Dathaí Keane and written by Kate O'Riordan. "Episode 1" aired on 3/7/2021 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".
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.
Director: Dathaí Keane
Writer: Kate O'Riordan
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.
Director: Dathaí Keane
Writer: Kate O'Riordan
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.
Director: Dathaí Keane
Writer: Kate O'Riordan, Tom Farrelly
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.
Director: Dathaí Keane
Writer: Kate O'Riordan, Daniel Cullen
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.
Director: Dathaí Keane
Writer: Kate O'Riordan, Ursula Rani Sarma
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.
Director: Dathaí Keane
Writer: Kate O'Riordan, Tom Farrelly