I really enjoyed season 1 of Sisters. Plenty of twists and lots of funny moments. I'm looking forward to seeing where the sisters go from where things were left at the end of the season. Thanks, Netflix!
28 Reviews
Really fun drama - another win for Netflix
wendyhj-229-9902135 September 2018
Really enjoyable show
haruka_ayame4 April 2019
BUT... the ending felt rushed and it left a lot of loose ends that really could've been resolved.
Despite that, the acting was great and most of the characters' dramas were well rounded and good. It does have a lot of situations that just felt like excuses to cause more drama - things that could easily have been avoided and don't feel that... real. But in the end you get over it as it's an enjoyable experience overall.
Bazaar, Yet Honest
Scott276 September 2018
"Sisters" is the story of three women who find out they have the same father in the most unexpected way and attempt to form some kind of sisterly bond despite the circumstances. A similar premise to the Vince Vaughn film "Delivery Man" told from the reverse perspective of the children, this show explores the same questions about the relationship between identity and biological parenthood.
Three very strong, dynamic lead characters carry the show through seven episodes with a cornicopia of secondary characters and complex subplots weaving between them. The focus of the show is on relationships, but doesn't consistently spend a lot of time on any one specifically other than Edie and Tim, which is the most interesting of all. Consequently, the story struggles to balance all of the plots at once and never finds a consistent structure.
However, the real strength of the show is in its raw emotional honesty. The majority of the characters are completely genuine which allows for the relationships to feel tangible and is enough to overcome some truly bazaar dialogue. I've never been Australian, but some of the fringe characters say things I don't think humans would ever say to each other with a straight face. Edie's mum is a prime example along with some of the abuse all three main characters accept as if it were commonplace.
I rated the show 7/10 for its honesty, leaving room for improvement if writers can figure out a balance that allows the plot to grow. That is, if a second season is planned.
Three very strong, dynamic lead characters carry the show through seven episodes with a cornicopia of secondary characters and complex subplots weaving between them. The focus of the show is on relationships, but doesn't consistently spend a lot of time on any one specifically other than Edie and Tim, which is the most interesting of all. Consequently, the story struggles to balance all of the plots at once and never finds a consistent structure.
However, the real strength of the show is in its raw emotional honesty. The majority of the characters are completely genuine which allows for the relationships to feel tangible and is enough to overcome some truly bazaar dialogue. I've never been Australian, but some of the fringe characters say things I don't think humans would ever say to each other with a straight face. Edie's mum is a prime example along with some of the abuse all three main characters accept as if it were commonplace.
I rated the show 7/10 for its honesty, leaving room for improvement if writers can figure out a balance that allows the plot to grow. That is, if a second season is planned.
Very enjoyable Aussie comedy/drama
ukxenafan13 September 2018
Knowing literally nothing about this series, I came across it on Netflix and the trailer made me smile so I started watching. I ended up bingeing the whole thing and really enjoyed it. Not knowing any of the actors, I had no preconceptions.
It deals with a young woman, Julia, who finds out her ailing doctor father used his own sperm in IVF treatments and she has potentially hundreds of siblings. However, it largely focuses on the lives of just two others - children's tv presenter with a thing for pills, Roxy and uptight lawyer Edie, a former friend of Julia's going through some bumps in her marriage - along with Julia herself, who is amiably but slightly aimlessly drifting through life
What makes this work for me are the characters, who I really came to care about. The tone is a nice mix of comedy and drama and it's nice to see a quality show from down under getting some exposure. OK so some of the twists and turns are pretty daft but the show is a lot of fun, the acting good and I definitely want Edie's apartment!
Loved it!!!!
dizzzyck16 September 2018
Amazing
bridget-kyle18 September 2018
This is truly an amazing, bittersweet series about family and what that means. The characters stick to you long after you've watched. They're fun and weird and flawed and vulnerable. And like real siblings, they can annoy you and frustrate you, but you'll end up loving them! Couldn't recommend this enough!
Uneven drama
born_naughty5 September 2018
This show is a bit hard to grade because it's so uneven. This is already apparent in the genre that's being labeled. On Netflix this show is being categorized as a comedy but on IMDb it's listed as a drama. You could argue that's it's a dramedy but I disagree. To me this show is very clearly a drama. Let's start with the beginning. The initial story of the show is about a doctor who used his own sperm in hundreds of fertilization procedures for women who couldn't get pregnant. The focus of the show is not on the old man but on all his "children" trying to find out if they are actually his children and finding their siblings in the process. Their's the second problem: that's not nearly as interesting as the makers think it is. For example, the argument is being made that the doctor destroyed peoples lives. If you're going to say something like that, then at least tell the audience why that is the case. These women asked for an anonymous donor and they got it. It's illegal sure, but that's besides the point for the most part in this show.
No, the real strength of Sisters is in the well written characters and in other stories. The marital problems between Edie and Tim is by far the most interesting story.
At times it seems that the show knows this because some episodes focus completely on the side stories and forget about the main one. In the end this show is only 7 episodes long and except for maybe the marital issues none of the storylines get a proper ending. There's simply too much going on and some things get glossed over or seemed to have been skipped entirely in the end. It is very possible that a second season will address all of this but the first season should have done a better job. If their will be a second season remains to be seen. I hope so as I'm interested in seeing what direction they will take.
Heartwarming, unique and bizarre plot yet VERY relate-able
Inteshari22 April 2019
The plot of Sisters is unique. This is not something that you find on every TV show. One day you wake up and find out that your father has been tampering at work and you have 100+ siblings. That is not the premise of an average comedy drama show... YET, Sisters is very relate-able to anyone who has siblings. The drama, the problems, the love, the hate everything seems so real and so heart touching.
The thing I like about this show is: it promotes positivism, it is not over-the-top, the acting is great, cinematography is great, dialogue is a bit lackluster. Overall Sisters is a great show and I really want to have season 2 - let's hope Netflix brings it.
The thing I like about this show is: it promotes positivism, it is not over-the-top, the acting is great, cinematography is great, dialogue is a bit lackluster. Overall Sisters is a great show and I really want to have season 2 - let's hope Netflix brings it.
Interesting funny dark comedy
chaosrachel-9519023 March 2019
Quite enjoyed
lmichelsen12 September 2018
Only seen the pilot
xhidden9912 September 2018
But it dragged and dragged and dragged. The three sisters are supposed to be three archetypes: the victim, the gold digger and the android. King Lear anyone? In any case they tried to stake out the characters firmly in the pilot but they get lost in the weeds. Obviously they're trying to set up 3 or 4 subplots but there won't be enough time to flesh them out and anyhow, who cares? At 76 minutes it's a half xhour longer than the other 6 eps. but it's time wasted because it just drags. They were going for insoluable chick relationship drama, especially android chick. But how they drew gold digger and victim chick what you see is what you get. BTW gold diggers mom is played by Karen Sharon from Kath & Kim and android chick played the funny goth girl in Outrageous Fortune.
Trainwreck
mahraj5 July 2021
Insightful as possible for a complex subject
jdx-050605 January 2021
Best depiction I have seen to date to even begin to address a complex subject.
And I'd describe it as a Dark Comedy. Hats off to the writers for their insight.
Entertainment value was an aside for me because of the subject matter, but there is no other way to present the topic and I found it riveting. For those who know who their biological parents are the term MPE means Misattributed Parent Event, and with the advent of direct to consumer DNA testing the numbers of these discoveries are growing exponentially. And, the discovery is traumatic and life altering to myriads of degree.
I had 62 years of living before I found out that I was adopted, plus I never had siblings, so there's no doubt that my perspective differs from most everyone else. I actually missed the 1st episode and intend to watch it and the others again, but in each episode there were facets of emotions and situations I could relate to as well as getting a perspective on what it could be like having hundreds of 'disconnected' siblings. I feel like watching the individual personalities and 'stories' unfold is as close to a 'universal' feel for our situations as one can get, and it certainly can't cover them all.
I don't think it would be possible to do justice to all of the traumatic experiences in even a second (or third) series of shows but I would think it surely makes inroads of awareness for anyone who has no doubt where they came from, and that's progress imo.
My biggest takeaway is that we're all unique and simply held together by small threads of commonality, some threads superficial & some very emotionally deep.
Not actually a Spoiler- while the last episode certainly left an opening for a second season (which I had hoped for), I felt very satisfied that it was an appropriate way to end the entire series.
Entertainment value was an aside for me because of the subject matter, but there is no other way to present the topic and I found it riveting. For those who know who their biological parents are the term MPE means Misattributed Parent Event, and with the advent of direct to consumer DNA testing the numbers of these discoveries are growing exponentially. And, the discovery is traumatic and life altering to myriads of degree.
I had 62 years of living before I found out that I was adopted, plus I never had siblings, so there's no doubt that my perspective differs from most everyone else. I actually missed the 1st episode and intend to watch it and the others again, but in each episode there were facets of emotions and situations I could relate to as well as getting a perspective on what it could be like having hundreds of 'disconnected' siblings. I feel like watching the individual personalities and 'stories' unfold is as close to a 'universal' feel for our situations as one can get, and it certainly can't cover them all.
I don't think it would be possible to do justice to all of the traumatic experiences in even a second (or third) series of shows but I would think it surely makes inroads of awareness for anyone who has no doubt where they came from, and that's progress imo.
My biggest takeaway is that we're all unique and simply held together by small threads of commonality, some threads superficial & some very emotionally deep.
Not actually a Spoiler- while the last episode certainly left an opening for a second season (which I had hoped for), I felt very satisfied that it was an appropriate way to end the entire series.
Intelligent Dark Comedy
katrinawalsh30 November 2018
I would not call this a drama but rather a dark comedy. The subject matter itself is definitely not something one would find funny, and some of the situations are quite serious, but it is smart, creative and, yes, comedic.
Congratulations to the creators, directors and superb cast for a series definitely worth watching!
Congratulations to the creators, directors and superb cast for a series definitely worth watching!
Really good show
heatherbellini8 October 2018
More please!
CleaGall12 December 2020
Unlikeable Charachters
donkey_dick5 September 2018
It hooked me from the first episode...
dazed_Dyke4 October 2018
And it was surprising yet comfortable, interesting and intriguing, you wanted the mysteries to unfold. Netflix algorithm gets me, thanks for the suggestion!!
All the characters had layers and some of the acting went from inspired, to one or two falling short, but for such a range of personalities (1 token diversity character, & she's a "twofer") I at times liked and loathed them all. Accept Julia, I love Julia. Probably the most familiar of all the archetypes, but that's not necessarily a bad thing, it gives the viewer a vulnerable yet comfortable access point to both witness and live this messed up situation.
"Two thumbs way up"
... really-well-done-programming
bjarias15 June 2021
... such a well done one-season-series... should have gone on... entire cast was impeccable... with so many lesser productions going-on-air year after year... to have such an enjoyable experience gives us hope there are still those out there knowing what is truly worthwhile viewing.
Felt authentic - believable characters - loved it!
ickleme_funky13 October 2018
Turn on the CC and tune in a great new Strayan series...
The_late_Buddy_Ryan20 November 2018
Warning: Spoilers
In fact, this is the best Aussie series we've seen since "Offspring," with which it shares some acting and writing credits. The setup may seem gimmicky, which it is, but it plays out very well: Famed fertility doc Julius Bechly, bedridden and rarely lucid, confesses publicly that, for many years, he'd been IVFing his patients from his own private stock. That means that his only daughter, Julia, suddenly has 100+ full-grown half-siblings, only three of whom she's met (see under "Tinder" below) and only two of whom are female.
Julia (beautifully played by Maria Angelico) is a soulful but scruffy oversharer, somewhat along the lines of Hannah Horvath or the "Broad City" girls. She's been living in her father's shadow, crushing on his dishy assistant and treating herself to the odd frolic on Tinder. Sister no. 2, Julia's childhood friend Edie, has grown up to be a kickass malpractice lawyer; her plan to sign up all the sibs and their families as class-action plaintiffs causes some family friction.
Sister no. 3, Roxy, is a bit of a wild card, a pill-popping actress with a shaky gig as a princess on a TV kiddy show. A fourth claimant to sisterhood shows up as well--an annoying young woman who's hinky about the DNA test all the sibs are asked to take, but who turns out to be essential to the big reveal in the season closer.
The family stuff, the relationship stuff and the workplace stuff are all sharp, funny and well observed. We don't see much of the Bechly Institute, but Edie's law office is a hotbed of intrigue: She's torn between her semi-estranged husband (he was Mick's sperm-donor brother on "Offspring") and her slinky (female) PA; Julia hooks up with a possibly toxic partner in the closer.
The principals and the supporting cast are all pretty great. Basset-faced Roy Billing gives a touching performance as Roxy's (non-biological) father; veteran Barry Otto (real-life father of Miranda, of LotR fame), as Dr. Julian Bechly, doesn't get many lines, but does get to do the funky bugaloo dance behind the opening credits. Not too bingeable with only seven eps, but highly recommended...
Julia (beautifully played by Maria Angelico) is a soulful but scruffy oversharer, somewhat along the lines of Hannah Horvath or the "Broad City" girls. She's been living in her father's shadow, crushing on his dishy assistant and treating herself to the odd frolic on Tinder. Sister no. 2, Julia's childhood friend Edie, has grown up to be a kickass malpractice lawyer; her plan to sign up all the sibs and their families as class-action plaintiffs causes some family friction.
Sister no. 3, Roxy, is a bit of a wild card, a pill-popping actress with a shaky gig as a princess on a TV kiddy show. A fourth claimant to sisterhood shows up as well--an annoying young woman who's hinky about the DNA test all the sibs are asked to take, but who turns out to be essential to the big reveal in the season closer.
The family stuff, the relationship stuff and the workplace stuff are all sharp, funny and well observed. We don't see much of the Bechly Institute, but Edie's law office is a hotbed of intrigue: She's torn between her semi-estranged husband (he was Mick's sperm-donor brother on "Offspring") and her slinky (female) PA; Julia hooks up with a possibly toxic partner in the closer.
The principals and the supporting cast are all pretty great. Basset-faced Roy Billing gives a touching performance as Roxy's (non-biological) father; veteran Barry Otto (real-life father of Miranda, of LotR fame), as Dr. Julian Bechly, doesn't get many lines, but does get to do the funky bugaloo dance behind the opening credits. Not too bingeable with only seven eps, but highly recommended...
Did not deliver
ACA1312 November 2020
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