Bad Sisters is a masterpiece from Brett Baer, Dave Finkel, and Sharon Horgan. Apple TV+ has officially renewed the show which will return for a second season to the delight of fans. Bad Sisters is fictional, and not based on actual events. It is inspired by the Flemish series 'Clan' by Malin-Sarah Gozin.
The dark comedy series is the brainchild of Sharon Horgan. The close-knit family, the Garvey sisters have their lives turned upside down by the death of their brother-in-law, John Paul Williams. The mystery of John's death unravels the secrets behind the sisters' strong bond and the factors that sometimes lead them to make questionable decisions. The series based on family and sisterhood brings in a touch of realism.
Bad Sisters premiered on Apple TV+ in August 2022 and gained attention and acclaim with four Primetime Emmy nominations. This Irish black comedy is set in Dublin.
What is Apple TV’s Bad Sisters based on?
Blad Sisters is based on the Flemish series "Clan" created by Malin-Sarah Gozin. The original series, titled "The Out-Laws" in the UK, follows the lives of the Goethals sisters as they try to free their sister from her abusive husband, Jean-Claude "De Kloot" Delcorps.
The British adaptation changes some character names and settings but mostly follows the same storyline as the original.
Bad Sisters tackles the complex theme of domestic abuse. In the story, Grace is a victim of abuse at the hands of her husband, John Paul Williams. The series adds an angle of revenge to address patriarchal abuse. The sisters work to plot against and kill their abusive brother-in-law, who's tormenting their sister.
What will Bad Sisters Season 2 bring forward?
The second season of the show takes place two years after John Paul's death. However, the secrets the sisters have kept in the shadows are waiting to be revealed. Whether they know it or not, the sisters' rekindled doubts about his death force them to find out who they can trust.
Apple TV+ announced Season 2 on 19 August and released first-look images of the Garvey sisters at what appears to be a wedding. It looks like the sisters are now behind her as she tries to start a new life after being cleared of the death of John Paul.
A synopsis of The Bad Sisters Season 2 reveals that the show is set two years after the accidental death of Grace's abusive husband. The sisters, Garvey, seem to have long since moved on with their lives. However, the realities of their past resurface and force them back into the public eye. The tentative wills, the lies, the secrets revealed, and the truth about who can be trusted.
A quick look into Bad Sisters Season 1
The series had been building suspense and anticipation through the first season, and finally, the ugly truth was revealed in the finale. Grace turned out to be the murderer of her husband. He had confessed to being an abusive husband as well as being a rapist who took advantage of Grace's sister Eva. With Roger's help, she was able to make Paul's death look like an accident.
The season was highly praised by critics and viewers, especially for its sharp writing and performances. It scored a perfect 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
If this article has sparked your interest in watching the show you can tune in by checking out Season 1 of the show available on Apple TV+.