As a seasoned critic who has seen more than my fair share of murder mysteries and familial feuds, I must say that “Bad Sisters” Season 2 is an intriguing follow-up to its captivating predecessor. While it may not reach the heights of architectural complexity as its first iteration, it offers a more straightforward caper that, in many ways, feels like a comforting return to familiar grounds.
In the opening scene of Season 2 of “Bad Sisters,” I find myself witnessing an intriguing flash-forward where four out of the five Garvey sisters – eldest Eva (Sharon Horgan), nurse Ursula (Eva Birthistle), one-eyed Bibi (Sarah Greene) and baby Becka (Eve Hewson) – are seen in a car, trying to dispose of a deceased body. The visage of Becka is marred with swelling and bruises, indicating a violent turn of events since Grace (Anne-Marie Duff), who avenged her abusive husband John Paul (Claes Bang) in Season 1, is mysteriously absent from this scene. This initial glimpse serves as an engaging hint within the framework of contemporary television storytelling, and the rest of the season follows a straightforward, chronological narrative after resetting to a previous timeline.
The sequel to this critically acclaimed and Emmy-nominated Apple TV+ series deviates significantly from its prior installment. Created by Horgan, Dave Finkel, and Brett Baer based on the Belgian series “Clan,” the original version of “Bad Sisters” featured two interwoven storylines. One leading up to John Paul’s death, where each Garvey sister had compelling reasons to want their brother-in-law dead. The other unfolded afterwards, with insurance investigators casting doubt on the sisters’ alibis as they tried to cover up their involvement in his demise. It was only at the end that we learned Grace, who appeared to be a helpless victim, had actually ended her family’s suffering with the aid of her helpful neighbor Roger (Michael Smiley). The twist being, the sisters were shielding Grace as much as themselves.
In the intricate plot that Horgan and her team created, it sometimes struggled to stay cohesive (when keeping key details hidden from viewers becomes too convoluted). However, “Bad Sisters” Season 1 was a unique narrative construction designed primarily for its climax and driven by one of the most detestable villain portrayals ever filmed. It’s sensible that Season 2, solely overseen by Horgan, doesn’t aim for the same architectural masterpiece. It’s also an acknowledgment that this less complex sequel will be eclipsed by its predecessor, even as it maintains the same dark humor, Irish landscapes, and familial dynamics. The Rube Goldberg device in the opening credits now serves as a reminder of the intricate puzzle “Bad Sisters” once was, rather than an accurate representation of the simpler caper that follows.
too much of the plot revolves around or reacts to events from Season 1. This raises a similar question: Is it wise to expand series originally designed for a limited run, regardless of their popularity?
As the story unfolds, these recent developments bring back a familiar sequence of events. The Garveys find themselves in disarray and arguing over a criminal plot, displaying their inexperience. They also evade questions from others with little conviction. This season is two episodes shorter than the first, which indicates a reduced amount of content. The absence of “The Prick” as an odious focal point, as well as a diminished focus on each sister’s personal history, mirrors the shortened runtime. An unexpected death early on could potentially lead the Garveys to new destinations, but instead, the show seems to revert to its usual pattern of subtly hinting at someone’s impending doom.
During the season, newly introduced characters bring a fresh burst of vitality that the main plot sometimes lacks. McDonnell, with his captivating charm contrasting Bang’s snarling, malicious rapist persona, seamlessly blends into the Garvey family until they notice it themselves. Shaw, who previously worked on “Killing Eve” with McDonnell, delivers a remarkable performance as Roger’s sister Angelica. She portrays an angelic temptress, using her self-righteousness to manipulate others and symbolizing the moral hypocrisy of Ireland’s powerful Catholic church. Lastly, Thaddea Graham enters the scene as Detective Houlihan, a tenacious police officer who poses a formidable challenge for the Garveys and causes frustration for her indifferent partner Inspector Loftus (Barry Ward).
A notable exception to this expanding roster is Grace’s daughter Blánaid (Saise Quinn), now a teenager. Blánaid is at the center of the season’s conflicts, but the scripts treat her as a passive object to be fought over in a tug-of-war between the sisters and Angelica, who seeks to insert herself into the vacuum left by her parent’s death. Blánaid is now old enough to have her own personality and opinions, but apart from some standard adolescent angst, the first time she expresses any specific thoughts on the series’ events is in this season’s final scene. It’s a rare blind spot for a show that otherwise delights in the complexities of its female characters.
Even a lesser version of “Bad Sisters” is an enjoyable watch, from the lush County Dublin seaside to the bitchy sniping that only underscores the Garveys’ closeness. The characters themselves can get caught up in the fun; the police seem to lose interest in the suitcase-bound body that incites all the action, and when Bibi’s wife accuses her of not caring about their attempts to conceive, it’s hard to disagree based on allotted screen time. The sisters’ spiraling chaos has a momentum of its own, and while a redux may not match the achievement of the original, it can still channel much of the appeal.
In the present moment, you can find the initial installments of “Bad Sisters” Season 2 streaming live on Apple TV+. The subsequent episodes will be released every Wednesday thereafter.
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2024-11-13 11:16