Apple TV+'s award-winning black comedy Bad Sisters returned for a second season in late 2024, but will the Sharon Horgan series be renewed for season 3? Developed for the small screen by Horgan, Dave Finkel and Brett Baer (based on the Flemish series Clan), the show concerns the Garvey sisters who find themselves in the middle of an insurance investigation when one of their abusive husbands turns up dead. As witty as it is dark and brooding, the debut season was one of the crown jewels of streaming TV in 2022. It required a revamp, with the main cast returning.
2nd season of Bad Sisters is an entirely different beast, catching up with the Garvey clan after John Paul's death and exploring how they deal with getting away with murder. This does not mean that the sisters escaped unscathed and that the past came back to haunt them in the most sinister ways. With new wrinkles being added and tension continuing to rise, it becomes clear that Bad Sisters has the opportunity to expand beyond the murder of João Paulo. However, Apple TV+ has not yet renewed the series for a third season.
Bad Sisters Season 3 Latest News
An Uncertain Update from Sharon Horgan
As the characters are the center of the story, Bad Sisters I couldn't get it Beef or White Lotus route and become an anthology.
With the second season of the Apple TV+ hit in the books, the latest news comes in the form of an uncertain update from creator Sharon Horgan. Bad Sisters the second season may have been one of the most anticipated sequels in the streamer's history, but Horgan isn't sure if a third outing will happen. Referring to the characters, Horgan said: "you have to believe that they can be in this situation again", which means that realism is key. Since the characters are the center of the story, Bad Sisters I couldn't get it Beef or White Lotus route and become an anthology.
Read Horgan's full comments here:
“You have shows like White Lotus, and I think Beef is doing that, where you can start over with a whole new cast, and then you can move on. But with these sisters, you have to believe that they could be in that situation again. Because the reason the show works is because people believe in their situation, and we could do whatever we wanted this time, because it's all the consequences of what happened in the first season.”
“I'm thinking all the time and we'll see what happens. But that's the tricky part. You have to really believe that this could happen to these women again.”
The third season of Bad Sisters is not confirmed
Apple TV+ has not yet ordered more episodes
Although Bad Sisters was the surprise big hit of 2022, it still hasn't earned a blank check from Apple TV+. What this means is that the series likely won't get a third season renewal until the long-term streaming data can be evaluated. However Bad Sisters season two has undoubtedly proven to be a suitable continuation of Sharon Horgan's success; critical reception only goes so far in the film and TV sector. As Apple TV+ continues to deliver big hit after big hit, Bad Sisters Suddenly there is much tougher competition.
If there's no story there, Bad Sisters season three may never be a possibility.
Another factor to consider is whether Bad Sisters the third season is even necessary. While that never stopped shows from being repeatedly dragged out for more seasons, a creative gem like Bad Sisters it depends on a strong story and the enthusiasm of its creators. If there's no story there, Bad Sisters season three may never be a possibility. Sharon Horgan has said as much in recent interviews, putting credibility above all else when it comes to her series.
Bad Sisters Season 3 Cast Details
Will the Garveys return again?
The fate of the characters in Bad Sisters changed drastically at the end of season 2, and one of the five main sisters will not be returning. Grace's death in season 2 means that Anne-Marie Duff probably won't return (except perhaps in flashback), but all of her sisters should return. Series co-creator Sharon Horgan plays older sister Eva, she must be accompanied by her overworked mother Ursula (played by Eva Birthistle).
Garvey's second youngest sister, Sarah Greene's eyepatch-wearing Bibi, is also expected back, as is the youngest of the clan, Becka (played by Eve Hewson). The supporting cast is exponentially more expendable and, depending on the direction the third season's story takes, could also be made up of new characters. However, until more information becomes available, it's safest to assume that the Garvey sisters will form the main cast of Bad Sisters season 3.
The Season 3 cast will likely include:
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Bad sisters role |
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Sharon Horgan |
Eva Garvey |
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Eva Nascimento |
Ursula Flynn |
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Sarah Greene |
Bibi Garvey |
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Eva Hewson |
Becka Garvey |
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Bad Sisters Season 3 Story Details
Did the sisters get away with their crimes?
If Bad Sisters season 3 ends up happening, it will be necessary to invent some new conflict to put the family in danger.
While the dark comedy cop show is usually about building tension, the ending of Bad Sisters season two left things in a slightly quieter place. Grace's death was a shock at the beginning of the season, and her sister's investigation into her death, as well as that of the cowardly Ian, was resolved in the end. This leaves the show in limbo, especially after it was established that the law was willing to overlook Garvey's indiscretions because of how evil Ian really was. If Bad Sisters season 3 ends up happening, it will be necessary to invent some new conflict to put the family in danger.