Directed by Dathaí Keane, Smother is an Irish thriller drama series written by Kate O’Riordan, Tom Farrelly, Daniel Cullen, and Ursula Rani Sarma. O’Riordan and Farrelly are also the executive producers alongside Michael Parke.
The first season of the series premiered on March 7, 2021, followed by the second season on January 9, 2022. The series was nominated for the IFTA Film & Drama Awards and Dervla Kirwan won the Best Actress Award. After the second series finale in February 2022, it was announced that the series was renewed for a third season.
So, when is the third season releasing? What is the plot? Who will come back to reprise their roles? Keep reading to know further details.
Smother Plot and Cast
The plot of the series is set in a small town somewhere near the wild coast of Count Clare. Val is a devoted mother who is determined to protect her own family. She is willing to protect her daughters whose names are Jenny, Grace, and Anna. The husband of this mother, that is Denis was found dead near the home. He was dead after a family party and his wife tries to investigate the whole event.
The casting of Smother Season 3 would be the same as in previous seasons. The cast and their characters are here as Dervla Kirwan in the role of Val Ahern, Gemma-Leah Devereux will be seen as Anna Ahern, Seána Kerslake must be as Grace Ahern, Niamh Walsh will be again as Jenny Ahern.
Smother Season 3 Release Date
The first season of the series premiered on March 7, 2021, followed by the second season on January 9, 2022. There is no official release date for Smother season 3 yet. The show’s renewal and release time were announced directly after the conclusion of Season 2.
The new season might consist of 6 episodes like the first two seasons. The series is produced by BBC Studios and Treasure Entertainment for Raidió Teilifís Éireann.
Smother Season 3 Trailer
A trailer for the series Smother Season 3 has not been released yet. Until it comes out, you can enjoy the trailer from Season 2 below: