There are shows that hook you slowly… and then there’s Bad Sisters on Apple TV+, which grabbed me immediately and refused to let go. I’ve watched season one only, and honestly? It was so good that I’m still not convinced a second season could possibly live up to its awesomeness—which is exactly why I haven’t watched it yet.
Created by and starring the endlessly talented Sharon Horgan, Bad Sisters is a darkly funny, deliciously twisted series centered on the Garvey sisters—five fiercely loyal women bound together by love, trauma, and one absolutely terrible man. That man would be John Paul Williams, played with chilling precision by Claes Bang, who somehow manages to be smug, menacing, and loathsome all at once. Truly elite TV villain behavior.
Season one unfolds as both a mystery and a character study, jumping between timelines as the sisters become increasingly entangled in a situation that feels equal parts tragic and oddly cathartic. The writing is sharp, the humor is pitch-black, and the emotional beats hit harder than expected. Each sister is fully realized, flawed, and relatable in her own way, making their bond the emotional core of the show.
What really sets Bad Sisters apart is its balance. It’s dark without being depressing, funny without undercutting the seriousness, and tense without becoming exhausting. By the time season one wrapped, the story felt complete—satisfying, impactful, and perfectly self-contained.
Which brings me to season two. Yes, it exists. Yes, I know people are watching it. But from the outside looking in, it just doesn’t seem like it could capture the same magic. Season one set the bar high, and sometimes it’s okay to leave a great thing exactly where it is.
If you’ve watched both seasons, I want to hear your thoughts—convince me I’m wrong.
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