Smother review: Twists and turns galore in the hectic world of the Aherns

We learn more about Finn in episode three, and any suspicions about his past suddenly look very justified
Smother review: Twists and turns galore in the hectic world of the Aherns

Ayoola Smart as Cathy and Gemma-Leah Devereux as Anna in Smother. 

Car crashes, temper tantrums, histrionics, mind games and shotguns - the third episode of Smother’s second season throws up more drama than an Eastenders Christmas Special.

The ancient curse - may you live in interesting times - has never rung truer if you’re a member of the Ahern family. But for many members of the TV clan we love to hate, much of the chaos coming down the tracks is of their own doing.

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