Bad Sisters season finale ends on an emotional note answering a huge question

The second season of Bad Sisters ends with a definitive answer to the show’s biggest question. After all, are the Garvey sisters capable of murder?

The short answer is a big and resounding No.

After two seasons of twists, near-misses, and moral dilemmas, the finale proved so. It revealed that their actions were driven by desperation and love. The "bad sisters" actually lack cold-blooded intent. Thus, the show cemented their identity as flawed, yes, but fiercely loyal survivors. However, does this final choice redefine them? Or does it merely confirm what we already suspected? Furthermore, in a situation where their existence is in jeopardy, how do their choices impact the understanding of right and wrong?

Mystery solved: Whose body is in the trunk?

For weeks, viewers speculated about the identity of the body in the trunk, and the finale wastes no time resolving it. The corpse belongs to Ian. After blackmailing Grace, the manipulative conman becomes the focal point of the sisters’ escalating desperation. But is he the true villain, or just another victim in the Garveys’ relentless pursuit of survival?

Bad Sisters refuses to make things simple. Ian survives multiple near-deaths. Isn't that a grimly comedic twist? First, when Angelica knocks him out cold. Then, when he tumbles off a cliff. Are the sisters killers at heart, or just women pushed to the edge? If they let him die, what does that make them? The Garveys’ final decision answers that question in a moment of unexpected mercy. The lingering question, however, is: Does it leave room for doubt?

The Garveys face their moral limits

Season 2 pulls no punches in testing the Garveys’ ethics. With Ian’s life in their hands, the sisters teeter on the brink of murder. Bibi nearly delivers the final blow, driven by rage and fear. But in the end, the Garveys choose humanity over revenge.

This turning point reframes their actions throughout the series. Season 1 showed them conspiring against Jean Paul. Season 2 strips away their illusions, forcing them to face who they are. They may be flawed—but not murderers. Does sparing Ian make them morally superior, or does it simply show how unwilling they are to get their hands dirty? What separates justice from vengeance when survival is on the line?

Grace’s death and the sisters’ redemption

Grace’s tragic death looms large over the season, forcing the Garveys to grapple with guilt and grief. Her confession to Ian about killing Jean Paul sets off the chain of events leading to her end, adding layers of emotional weight to the sisters’ actions.

The moment they scatter Grace’s ashes in the finale is more than just symbolic. This is about redemption. It marks their decision to move forward, and they do, not as victims or criminals. They are survivors, but is this enough?

As a strong conclusion, the scene certainly hits home. However, one can't help but be curious about the hidden pains beneath their composed husk. Can people escape the results of their choices and life events in any way?

What’s next for Bad Sisters? Will there be a season 3?

With the sisters’ morality tested and resolved, the show’s creators hinted that this may be the end of the road. Sharon Horgan, who has written and starred in the series, described the story as complete. However, the show’s massive success leaves the door ajar for another chapter.

A potential Season 3 would need to take the sisters into uncharted territory. It could explore new threats or even do better; it could tackle their internal fractures (both individually and as a group).

Would another season ruin the emotional effect of this climax, or is there more to the story? Would the Garveys remain interesting to watch if they're not in imminent danger? Nonetheless, no matter whether the story of the Bad Sisters continues or not, the series has already established itself as a smart and emotionally complex drama.

Conclusion: Sisterhood and survival at the heart of Bad Sisters

Suspense is good? Of course. However, what makes Bad Sisters stand out is its raw portrayal of sisterhood and survival. The second season brings closure without losing its edge, showing that love and loyalty can be just as messy and redemptive.

The Garveys may not be murderers, but they are fighters, which makes them unforgettable. Or does it? Can we truly admire their resilience while questioning the moral compromises they were willing to make? Whether this is their final bow or just a pause, Bad Sisters leaves viewers grappling with its moral questions long after the credits roll.