Series 2, Episode 3
As the family prepare for Calum’s birthday celebrations, they struggle to maintain a semblance of normality. The campaign of terror against the family is escalating and the impact on each of their lives is becoming intolerable.As Val struggles to make the party a success, she realises that their undercover enemy is gaining the upper hand: her family is unraveling fast and she is losing her grip of control. And little does she know that the worst is yet to come….
SERIES OVERVIEW – SMOTHER – Series 2
Series one really was just the beginning for the Aherns…
Still picking up the pieces after the death of Denis and the cover up that followed, Val Ahern’s world is rocked once again when a stranger turns up on her doorstep. The stranger introduces himself as Finn – Denis’ estranged son, and his existence is an unwelcome surprise for the family. Abandoned to grow up in foster care in Britain, Finn wants to get to know his family but his appearance coincides with what seems to be an orchestrated campaign against the family, as each of the Ahern daughters has their lives targeted and exposed.
As Val’s daughters, initially hostile towards Finn, start to warm to him and invite him into their clan, conflict between the girls and Val ensues. Can Finn break up the family Val has fought so hard to protect? Has that been Finn’s plan all along? Who is behind the escalating campaign of intimidation against the Aherns? And just what other family secrets has Val buried along the way as she strives to protect the family name?
CAST
Val Ahern – Dervla Kirwan
Jenny Ahern – Niamh Walsh
Grace Ahern – Seána Kerslake
Anna Ahern – Gemma Leah Devereux
Elaine Lynch – Justine Mitchell
Frank – Conor Mullen
Finn Ahern – Dean Fagan
Calum – James O’ Donoghue
Jacob – Elijah O’ Sullivan
Ingrid Jensen – Hazel Doupe
Cathy Cregan – Ayoola Smart
Joe – Éanna Hardwicke
Alanna – Hilary Rose
Mairead – Carrie Crowley