TX DATE: Tuesday 21 October 2025, 22.15 on RTÉ One
Episode 2
In the aftermath of Ruby’s murder, Elvira’s supposedly stolen car is found near the scene, drawing suspicion from Detective Rose Mulcahy. Oisin, who staged a fake robbery with the car, is later found bleeding out. As reporters flood Kilraven, Vivienne revels in the media frenzy while Emerson works to sabotage Patsy’s rivals in the election. Forced into therapy, Elvira discovers Christine’s patient files, secrets that could fuel her next kill. She targets Jody Freeman, a pervert still preying on women, and silences him for good. Meanwhile, Rose tries to throw Emerson off the murder case by assigning him to investigate a mysterious John Doe. But when police arrest window cleaner Leon Tully for Ruby’s murder, Elvira is thrilled—until she realises he’s innocent. Determined to find the real killer, she dives deeper into the darkness.
Series Overview
Having discovered a winning combination of love and murder, life’s been good for Elvira (Siobhán Cullen). But then she’s faced with her father Ward’s sudden death. Spiraling, Elvira again looks to love and murder to move on, only to discover it’s not working. Something’s missing, but it’s hardly something Elvira has time to figure out as her hands are full of problems. First up is the chaotic new boss Vivienne (Máiréad Tyers) trying to destroy her relationship by putting Emerson (Ronan Raftery) and Elvira at odds over a new promotion. Then there’s her vengeful former boss, Hughie (David Ganley), currently making big plans to secure his release from prison and expose Elvira’s crimes. And then there’s another potential killer in town – which has put her in the crosshairs of the investigation by Detective Rose Mulcahy (Noni Stapleton). It’s make or break time for Elvira, with the power to either bring her downfall or set her free.
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