MazzyMayhem-117-544511
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I thoroughly enjoyed the first season of Bad Sisters, although I only discovered it when the second season was released.
It is a first class dark comedy, where one minute you are gripped by the drama and the next you burst out laughing at the hilarious antics of the Garvey sisters and their attempts to kill their vile brother in law (played by the brilliant Claes Bang) - no spoilers, we see his funeral in the opening scenes.
Fast forward to the second season and the Garvey sisters get embroiled in more drama. How can that be possible? But Sharon Horgan's amazing writing makes it so. Throw in the fantastic Fiona Shaw and you have another masterpiece.
I hope they don't make a third season, as Bad Sisters is perfect as it is and I don't think another storyline would flow.
It is a first class dark comedy, where one minute you are gripped by the drama and the next you burst out laughing at the hilarious antics of the Garvey sisters and their attempts to kill their vile brother in law (played by the brilliant Claes Bang) - no spoilers, we see his funeral in the opening scenes.
Fast forward to the second season and the Garvey sisters get embroiled in more drama. How can that be possible? But Sharon Horgan's amazing writing makes it so. Throw in the fantastic Fiona Shaw and you have another masterpiece.
I hope they don't make a third season, as Bad Sisters is perfect as it is and I don't think another storyline would flow.
This excellent drama is based on the true, horrific story of Delia Balmer. Unlike a lot of these true life dramas, there is no sugar coating on the events or the characters, or some dynamic hero wading in to save the day. Instead we have Delia who, to be honest is not a particularly likeable lady. She can be abrasive, rude, quick to snap and hurl insults- and that's before she meets John Sweeney. However, Delia's ordeal is so incredibly tragic, I was reduced to tears many times and overcome with anger and disgust at the attitude of the police and judicial system.
Anna Maxwell Martin deserves to win awards for her stellar performance. She was just WOW. This programme is not for the faint hearted, but it is well worth watching. I sincerely hope lessons have been learnt by the police and judicial system, and that victims are not treated like liars and criminals.
Anna Maxwell Martin deserves to win awards for her stellar performance. She was just WOW. This programme is not for the faint hearted, but it is well worth watching. I sincerely hope lessons have been learnt by the police and judicial system, and that victims are not treated like liars and criminals.
