15/38
Some of the main cast have famous Irish family members
Tale
The Garvey sisters are bound together by their parents’ deaths and a promise to always protect each other… Sharon Horgan (Eva) is the sister of former Irish rugby player Shane Horgan.
He appears in Jeremy Vine: Episode 5195 (2022)
Eve Hewson (Becka) is the daughter of U2’s Bono. Brian Gleeson (Thomas) is the son of actor Brendan Gleeson and brother of actor Domhnall Gleeson.
You just want to kill him yourself!
What a nasty piece of work John Paul’s brother-in-law is (a very effective portrayal by Claes Bang). There’s always one of those nasty, horrible types in the family.
with convincing banter
So watching the sisters plot and enact Jean Paul’s demise is such a pleasure in the most terrifying way! The magic is in the relationship between the sisters, which feels so authentic, the way they look at each other and reflect off each other.
I want to be part of this wonderfully twisted family
An added bonus are the restless insurance stepbrothers who add entertainment value as they try to solve the mysterious case. I haven’t seen the Belgian version, but this British remake looks like it will stand on its own, thanks to the performances, playful direction and a script that offers so much after the first two episodes that you will get used to this dark comedy thriller.