Smother episode 2 review: Thriller tropes, plenty of twists and secret love

Yes, series one wrapped up the mystery of who killed Denis, but secrets and cover-ups remain

Finn (Dean Fagan) in episode two of Smother, on RTÉ.

It’s the family whodunnit packed with twists and turns that’s set to have us hooked for another series. Episode two of Smother’s Ahern-clan shenanigans continues to deliver a heady dose of lies, lust and deviousness to liven up our Sunday nights.

That it’s using horror and psychological thriller elements in its storytelling just adds to the fun. Last week’s episode ended in a break-in and the word 'LIAR' scrawled in lipstick across Val Ahern’s mirror by an unknown visitor. Tonight, the thriller elements are cranked up even further.