Bad Sisters Season 2 is a whirlwind in more ways than one, which feels fitting because the first season is so perfect that it was hard to imagine what the show would do to make another chapter work. Despite the time jump, characters are still dealing with the ramifications of John Paul’s murder, and there will likely be much more to transpire where that’s concerned.
Yet, what’s fascinating is that creators do something here that I still can’t believe is real because, on the one hand, it’s deeply shocking, and on the other, it’s almost entirely understandable. Again, how do you dive back into a show that already had a perfect season? You have to have a drastic storyline that viewers will find worthy of investing in, and in this case, the first two episodes of the season understand the assignment.
Is Grace Really Dead in Bad Sisters Season 2?
The biggest question on everyone’s mind right now is whether or not Grace is dead by the end of Bad Sisters Season 2, Episode 2, “Penance,” and based on Blánaid and Eva’s reactions, it’s hard to have even an ounce of expectancy. Those aren’t the cries of two people who have a fraction of hope that they’ll see their loved one again, but rather, they are the responses of two people who realize that they’ve just lost a tremendous piece of their heart. The fact that the police officers go get Blánaid first, then drive over to Eva’s tells us everything we need to know, along with the totaled car that’s visibly seen at the end.
Tragically, Grace couldn’t have survived that. If she does, it’s hard to believe she’ll be the Grace we know, but again, the reactions are the giveaway. Both Saise Quinn and Sharon Horgan bring to life such harrowing depictions of shock that the first time I watched the episode, I had to pause to process my own shock.
Where Do We Go From Here?
When it comes to Bad Sisters, every decision is intentional and made with a myriad of care and compassion. Typically, a narrative like this would feel like a writer wanting to subvert expectations, but that isn’t the case with Sharon Horgan. Instead, we could be confident that whatever story they are trying to tell, it demanded that Grace would have this fate. Anne-Marie Duff is such an exquisite performer, and it is clear from these two episodes that Grace is still dealing with a tremendous amount of trauma and fear. Where this narrative goes without her presence will likely give us more insight into how she was struggling and what exactly she needed when she called Eva for help.
This early in the series, it’s nearly impossible to predict anything other than the fact that whatever comes their way, the Garvey sisters will all rally together. A loss like this forces people to confront every unspoken thing inside of them, and it’ll be gratifying to see each of the Garvey women address their heartaches and pain with Grace’s death.
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There are countless unanswered questions at this very moment, but the episode promises that we’ll see many of these narratives come to fruition sooner rather than later. With Bad Sisters Season 2, it’s all about trusting the writers, which Horgan has proven that we can do. The series is about abuse, heartaches, and loyalty, so with an ending like this, we have to believe that the show’s message will still highlight the importance of women looking out for one another.
Now streaming on Apple TV+: What are your thoughts on the first two episodes of Bad Sisters Season 2? Let us know in the comments below.
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