Sharon Horgan’s New Dark Comedy Thriller Bad Sisters Is All About Family (and a Bit of Murder)
In the latest episode of Aussie hunting drama, Bad Sisters lands on Apple TV+ this Friday. Think of five siblings who lose their parents yet keep each other’s backs – the only thing missing is an actual family recipe.
The Plot in Nonsense‑Friendly Details
- Set in Ireland, the show follows the Garvey sisters, a brood of five who turned into a pack of siblings after a double‑parent tragedy.
- When one of the sisters’ husbands dies suddenly, the insurance folks eye the family – seeing a goldmine in the chaos.
- Turns out each sister had a legitimate reason to want the cruel‑tired John Paul (played by Claes Bang) to be… well, gone.
- It’s not a soap opera; it’s a comedic thriller, flipped on its head with John’s funeral as the opening curtain and flashbacks that reveal his controlling ways.
Who’s Who, Short and Sweet
Sharon Horgan – The star creator and one of the two sisters on screen.
Anne‑Marie Duff, Eva Birthistle, Sarah Greene, Eve Hewson – The other four sisters.
Brian Gleeson and Daryl McCormack – The insurance agents with a suspicious agenda.
Thomas and Matt Claffin – Half‑brothers who are onto something inside John Paul’s death.
Behind the Curtain: A Bit of Real Talk
Horgan, who grew up with four siblings, told Reuters how the show tackles a “monstrous relationship” while still pumping jokes. “It’s all about love and family, by the way,” she said. She hopes the cracking humor doesn’t veer away from the depth of abuse Claes Bang mentions.
Meanwhile, Anne‑Marie Duff reflected on playing Grace, Mr. Paul’s side‑kick. “I had to play this with the same integrity as a serious drama,” she said, stressing the responsibility to viewers who may be experiencing real life “bullying circumstances.”
Why You Should Watch
- It is a dark comedy, so expect laughs that come with a warning sign (Keep the knives pointed at the death scene, not at your husband?).
- The show uses family ties as the glue and tension as the spice.
- Apple TV+ gives you the optimal binge‑time access.
So, if you’re looking for your next guilty‑pleasure binge, launch Bad Sisters this Friday – or, better yet, buckle up for the sisterly smack‑talk that could change how you see abusive relationships (or at least make you chuckle about the absurdity of sibling plots).
