The Garvey sisters have escaped the clutches of the evil John Paul (Claes Bang), but the first episode of Bad Sisters Season 2 proves that the shadows of their past are far from gone. Secrets buried in the family have a way of resurfacing, and this season promises a complex web of mysteries and a tense battle to keep their secrets hidden.
The Mystery of the Trunk
The episode begins with a tense, eerie scene at night. Eva (Sharon Horgan), Ursula (Eva Birthistle), Bibi (Sarah Greene), and Becka (Eve Hewson) are in a car driving along a winding road by the ocean. Becka shows signs of having been assaulted, her black eye a clear indication of the violence she’s endured.
As Eva drives, she nearly sends the car off a cliff but manages to correct herself, calmly telling her sisters, “We have it covered.” They approach a trunk, and when they open it, chaos ensues. The sight inside causes the sisters to scatter in terror, leaving the mystery hanging: What—or who—is inside the trunk?
The shocking discovery sets up the central mystery of the season and the credits roll. The haunting version of Leonard Cohen’s “Who By Fire” accompanies a new obstacle course of objects, foreshadowing the clues to come. The appearance of golf clubs and a turtle seems to hint at the strange path this mystery will take.
Grace’s Wedding and Hidden Tension
The episode flashes back to before the trunk scene, revealing that some time has passed since John Paul’s death. Grace (Anne-Marie Duff) is now engaged to Ian (Owen McDonnell), and they’re preparing for a wedding. In a strange moment, Grace chokes Ian in her sleep, an act that Ian laughs off, but which clearly signals something is off.
The Garvey sisters hold a bachelorette party for Grace at the horse races. Ursula, now single, enjoys flirting with jockeys, but Becka is uneasy, predicting that something will go wrong. Enter Roger (Michael Smiley), who helped Becka stage John Paul’s death. He arrives with his sister, Angelica (Fiona Shaw), who makes a negative impression.
Angelica is aggressive and awkward, and her behavior makes everyone uncomfortable, particularly when she tells Grace she should end things with Roger for good.
Though Grace invites Roger to the wedding, Angelica’s strange behavior continues. She places a winning bet but lies to Roger about forgetting to place it, making her intentions unclear. The title “The Wagon” appears on screen after Angelica’s name, suggesting a darker connection to Grace.
Discovery of George’s Body
Meanwhile, at John Paul’s mother’s house, new tenants find a suitcase that had been thrown into the pond. Inside, they discover skeletal remains, which are identified as John Paul’s father, George. The police are now investigating John Paul’s family, which brings Detective Inspector Fergal Loftus (Barry Ward) and his young trainee, Una Houlihan (Thaddea Graham), onto the scene.
Loftus, nearing retirement, is under pressure to solve the case, particularly since John Paul’s body was exhumed without official approval, and now there’s another dead body tied to the Garvey family. Loftus is determined to uncover the truth, which could lead to a reckoning for the Garvey sisters.
The Garveys at the Wedding
The Garvey sisters are united for Grace’s wedding, and it’s clear they’ve moved forward in some ways, but they’re still affected by their past. Becka is dating Joe (Peter Claffey), a man the other sisters are skeptical of. Bibi and her wife have chosen an egg donor to expand their family, and Eva is working with a menopause coach. Ursula, still dealing with the fallout from her divorce, does her best to remain civil with her ex-husband.
The wedding begins beautifully, with Eva walking Grace down the aisle, but as expected, chaos follows. Becka drinks too much and vomits in a plant, while Angelica aggressively pushes Eva to the ground to catch the bouquet. The real tension builds, however, when Roger dances with Grace.
He asks if she ever thinks about what they did, confessing that he can’t forget the guilt he feels over John Paul’s death. Grace apologizes, but it’s clear Roger’s conscience is eating away at him.
A Shocking Confession
Grace appears to settle into married life when Loftus and Houlihan arrive at her home to inform her about George’s body being discovered. Grace is caught off guard, as she thought George had abandoned the family years ago.
Loftus pushes her for answers, questioning why she withdrew the insurance claim for John Paul after his death. Grace insists John Paul took his own life, and she withdrew the claim to protect her daughter, Blanaid (Saise Quinn), from further trauma. Houlihan, however, isn’t convinced and believes Grace is lying.
This visit leads Loftus to send a text to Thomas Claffin (Brian Gleeson), warning that they need to talk about the Garvey sisters.
Grace tries to shake off the visit, but when Roger arrives at her house, distraught, he tells her he’s thinking of going to the police. Roger believes confessing will make everything better, but Grace tries to convince him otherwise. As they argue, Ian overhears their conversation. In a later scene, Angelica encourages Roger to confess, sensing that he’s hiding something, calling herself a “woman of the church” who can spot guilt.
Grace decides to share her darkest secret with Ian. She reveals that her first husband was abusive and raped Eva. Then, in a moment of raw vulnerability, she confesses, “I killed him.” Ian’s reaction is immediate and horrific. He slowly backs away, clearly disturbed by her words. He tells her he needs time to think before leaving, and Blanaid overhears her mother’s tearful breakdown.
The Fallout and the Return of the Past
The next morning, Blanaid runs to Eva’s house, telling her aunts that Ian has left and Grace is in turmoil. The Garvey sisters’ faces show immediate concern. The trouble they thought they had outrun has returned, and now it’s worse than before.
Loftus and Houlihan are hot on their trail, Roger and Angelica are dangerous wild cards, and Grace herself could undo everything with her confession. The Garveys now face the consequences of their actions, and they’re forced to confront the fact that their past will never truly stay buried.
With each new revelation, the sisters face the daunting reality that their lives may never be normal again. Will they have to commit another crime to protect their own? Will the Garveys continue to cover up the truth, or will they face the consequences of their past actions? Season 2 promises more twists and turns, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats.
The Stakes of Survival
As the investigation into John Paul’s death continues, the pressure on the Garvey sisters grows. The arrival of Loftus and Houlihan, alongside the unpredictable behavior of Roger and Angelica, only heightens the sense of danger. With each passing moment, the Garveys’ secrets become harder to keep hidden, and every decision becomes fraught with peril.
But the Garveys are a united front, and their loyalty to each other is their greatest strength. As the season unfolds, it will become clear how far the sisters will go to protect their family and keep their secrets safe.
The stakes are higher than ever, and the question remains: will the Garveys survive the mounting pressure, or will their dark past finally catch up with them?
The Dark Road Ahead
Season 2 of Bad Sisters keeps viewers on edge, balancing humor, tension, and mystery as the Garvey sisters fight to protect themselves from the consequences of their past. With new threats from Loftus, Houlihan, Roger, and Angelica, the Garveys are in more danger than ever. Their bonds are tested, their secrets challenged, and the choices they make could determine their fate.
As the series continues, one thing is clear: the Garvey sisters will stop at nothing to protect their own. But will it be enough to keep the truth from being exposed? Only time will tell.
But as the season progresses, it becomes clear that their old ways of hiding the truth may no longer work. The arrival of new characters like Loftus, Houlihan, Roger, and Angelica only heightens the tension, and it’s impossible to know who will turn on the Garveys next. Will the sisters be able to keep their dark secrets hidden, or will they be forced to confront the consequences of their actions?
In the end, Bad Sisters Season 2 is about the lengths we go to protect those we love and the heavy price we sometimes pay for keeping secrets.
As the Garvey sisters face new threats and old ghosts, they will have to decide how far they’re willing to go to ensure their survival. Whether they can keep their family intact without resorting to violence again remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the Garveys are a force to be reckoned with, and their story is far from over.
New episodes of Bad Sisters Season 2 are available to stream every Wednesday on Apple TV+ in the U.S.
