While our neighbours are dealing with the fallout of Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah Winfrey last night, we had are own family drama to contend with on these shores.
RTÉ’s latest drama Smother made its debut last night and viewers were taken by the exquisite gaffs, the beautiful scenery and, above all, the bucketload of ‘fam dram’ that would shock even the most eccentric of clans.
It’s fair to say that the reviews on Twitter are leaning on the positive side with many looking forward to seeing what’s in store for episode two. However, the wide range of characters and plot points have left a few baffled as to who’s related to who and in what way. Thankfully, one helpful tweeter managed to put together a family tree for those who are confused…
https://twitter.com/M_EYE_i/status/1368704977124876288
That (mostly) clears things up. One thing’s for sure, Smother certainly got people talking as viewers got to grips with RTÉ’s dark new drama…
https://twitter.com/Doyle1876/status/1368678084635987970
Ok, where is this house and can I have it please??! #smother pic.twitter.com/MGfVdX8upk
— Abby Green ☘️ (@abbygreen3) March 7, 2021
After months last year spotting the filming around here, we were all glued to episode 1 of #Smother , lots going on so was gripping from the start and was so beautifully shot, well done all involved & @RTEOne 👏
— Moher Cottage (@MoherCottage) March 7, 2021
They need Jessica in the village! #Smother pic.twitter.com/0Naw8FnMNz
— William Hanrahan (@WilliamWillh) March 7, 2021
https://twitter.com/DFanlight/status/1368691249734160388
RTE asking if we've been affected by anything in #Smother to contact the helpline – 📧 Hi yes can I have help figuring out whats going on 😂 pic.twitter.com/W1mMBou771
— ™ (@Tweet_Cheeks_21) March 7, 2021
trying to figure out who is who in #smother pic.twitter.com/H8faM4YYws
— Eoin Ó Catháin (@EoinKeane101) March 7, 2021
https://twitter.com/Doyle1876/status/1368691258525356035
How many West Clare accents does it take to make an RTE drama based in West Clare? #Smother pic.twitter.com/rOT7kjVXp0
— Aidan O'Mahony (@AidanOMahony) March 7, 2021
Really enjoyed #Smother on RTE. Beautifully shot, great acting and I mean I honestly didn't think it was that complicated??? Looking forward to next week 😍🥰
— Niamh (@geuafasach) March 7, 2021
If you liked what you saw, or if you need further clearing up, episode two of Smother will air this coming Sunday.
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