# Apple TV’s 18-Episode Dark Comedy Thriller Is the Perfect ‘Big Little Lies’ Replacement

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/apple-tvs-18-episode-dark-comedy-thriller-is-the-perfect-big-little-lies-replacement/
- Published: 2026-10-24T00:33:14+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T01:10:39+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/apple-tv-bad-sisters-2-season-masterpiece-thriller/

## Key points

- *Bad Sisters* mixes dark comedy with family drama.
- The two seasons received strong critical recognition.
- Its five sisters become entangled in a life insurance investigation.

## Summary

Apple TV’s *Bad Sisters* is presented as a dark comedy thriller that could appeal to viewers looking for a replacement for *Big Little Lies*. Set in Dublin, it follows five Garvey sisters who close ranks when one of them becomes a suspect in an investigation into their brother-in-law’s death and life insurance.

The article highlights the series’ blend of grim humour and family drama, along with its tangled timelines and cast. It notes that the first season won a Peabody Award and received a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, while the second scored 88%; the series also earned BAFTA and Irish Film and Television Awards.

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