ITV audiences are currently loving a unique dark comedy that's accessible to stream on ITVX. Good Grief is an "addictively dark" New Zealand comedy-drama series chronicling sisters Ellie and Gwen Goode (portrayed by real-life sisters Eve and Grace Palmer), who inherit their grandfather's unconventional funeral home in a small town.

The programme offers a sharp and irreverent examination of the "death-care" industry, as the contrasting siblings find themselves navigating the peculiar and occasionally absurd world of mortality.

"Ellie discovers an unexpected talent for embalming and begins to embrace the family trade, while Gwen dreams of escaping the whole thing to pursue a career as a DJ in Bali," states the official synopsis for the series. "As they try to keep the business afloat, the pair encounter a steady stream of eccentric locals, emotional families and bizarre situations that blur the line between heartfelt drama and dark comedy," reports the Mirror.

The cast also features Vinnie Bennett as Beau, Josh Thomson as Dean, Sophie Hambleton as Sharyn, and Bree Peters as Trisha.

The Kiwi series aired for two seasons between 2021 and 2022, with all 12 episodes now available to stream on ITVX. Since its debut, Good Grief has garnered international acclaim for balancing touching moments with quirky humour, with audiences discovering laughter in sombre circumstances.

The programme currently holds a rating of 6.8 stars out of nine reviews on IMDb, with viewers comparing the comedy to Six Feet Under. "I watched this a few years ago and will be re-watching with one of my sisters soon. I love the way this series portrays sibling relationships - it's very accurate... This show is hilarious! Highly recommend!" one person remarked.

Another contributed: "Have not laughed out loud so much at a TV show in years. Every episode there was a hit pause after laughing to collect myself. This is a brilliant, original show with great heart and inventiveness. Loved the characters, the cast and their chemistry.

"There's never been a funeral home with so much life. Beautifully shot and filled with Kiwi humour, Maori culture and actors, and quirkiness... Season 2 just finished here, and I hope for many more seasons, please! Brava!! Truly one of the best shows of the year."

A third commented: "I loved it. I love the dark humour and music. I thought the two sisters are very good actresses and have great chemistry. I love how they are sisters in real life," with another viewer similarly expressing: "I can't get enough of this series and was sad that there were only six episodes in season one. Funny, dark, witty and brilliant."

A fifth enthusiast mirrored the sentiment, stating: "I don't usually find comedy amusing, but this series is absolutely a hoot. Short, compact episodes. Chemistry between characters. Subtle humour that actually had me slug out loud. I loved this series."

Good Grief is available to stream on ITVX