Start date revealed for Bad Sisters series two in new trailer

The Apple TV series is a huge hit

Author: Alex RossPublished 23rd Oct 2024

Following the success of award-winning black comedy Bad Sisters in 2022, it's no surprise bosses were quick to renew the show, and now Apple TV have finally released some exciting new details about series two.

When is it out?

The hit series, which follows sisters Eva, Grace, Ursula, Bibi, and Becka living in present-day Dublin, will return for a hugely-antipcated second series on Wednesday 13th November 2024.

With two episodes airing on 13th November, episodes will then be released weekly every Wednesday until 25th December 2024.

How many episodes?

Series two will be made-up of eight episodes.

What is series two about?

Apple TV say of series two: 'Two years after the “accidental death” of Grace’s abusive husband, the close-knit Garvey sisters may have moved on, but when past truths resurface, the ladies are thrust back into the spotlight, suspicions are at an all-time high, lies are told, secrets revealed and the sisters are forced to work out who they can trust'.

Is there a trailer?

The official series two trailer was released on Tuesday 22nd October. Check it out below:

What channel is it on?

Bad Sisters is available to watch on streaming service Apple TV.

You can sign up to Apple TV from £8.99 per month right here.

Who is in the cast?

All five Garvey sisters are returning for series two, with a number of new faces joining the cast, including Fiona Shaw, Owen McDonnell, Thaddea Graham, Barry Ward and Peter Claffey.

Check out the cast below:

Sharon Horgan as Eva Garvey

Anne-Marie Duff as Grace Williams

Eva Birthistle as Ursula Flynn

Sarah Greene as Bibi Garvey

Eve Hewson as Becka Garvey

Brian Gleeson as Tom Claffin

Daryl McCormack as Matt Claffin

Assaad Bouab as Gabriel

Claes Bang as JP Williams

Yasmine Akram as Nora Garvey, Bibi's wife

Peter Coonan as Ben

Lloyd Hutchinson as Gerald Fisher

Seána Kerslake as Theresa Claffin

Nina Norén as Minna Williams

Jonjo O'Neill as Donal Flynn

Saise Quinn as Blánaid Williams

Michael Smiley as Roger Muldoon

Barry Ward as Fergal Loftus

Where was it filmed?

Bad Sisters was filmed predominantly in Dublin, Ireland, at locations such as Forty Foot, Sandycove, Howth, and Malahide. Some filming also took place in Belfast and London.

How can I watch series one?

All 10 episode from series one are available to stream on Apple TV now.

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