Bad Sisters (2022-2024)

This series is getting critical acclaim almost everywhere. She is regularly compared to the wonderful series Big Little Lies, but sorry that was in a different category. I didn't think they were bad, but I thought the black humor in Big Little Lies was a lot stronger. The acting of the man who indeed psychologically terrorizes his wife was also a lot better in BLL! Claes Bang does not have the talent of Alexander Skarsgard, and Kidman, Witherspoon, Dern in BLL are also a stronger trio of actresses. Of course the Irish landscape was beautiful, but I repeat myself the coastal road in California at Big Sur and Monterey where BLL was filmed is also worth it. So I'm not as convinced as most, I just say good but not great......

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Black comedy based on the Belgian original Clan by Malin-Sarah Gozin (Tabula Rasa) from 2012. The Irish-British Bad Sisters is about four sisters who see how fifth sister Grace (Anne-Marie Duff) suffers from the psychological terror of brother-in-law John Paul (Claes Bang). How long will that last? Not so long. In a vibrant mix of drama and black humor, the ingenious scenario stands out.

Not all storylines are equally successful (for example, that of the pregnant girlfriend of life insurer Claffin), but Bad Sisters proudly stands up due to the excellent acting and the infectious chemistry between the sisters. The images and locations on the Irish coast give an extra dimension, as does the score PJ Harvey and Tim Phillips. With a solid helping of Six Feet Under, this is another excellent Apple TV+ drama.

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