Jessica Biel's comeback: exciting psychological thriller about dark secrets!

Jessica Biel's comeback: exciting psychological thriller about dark secrets!

On May 30, 2025, the series "The Better Sister" celebrated its premiere on Amazon Prime Video and met with great interest. This six -part series represents a psychological thriller that revolves around the complex relationship between two sisters and deals with a mysterious death that changes their lives forever. Jessica Biel can be seen as Chloe in the leading role while her sister Nicky is played by Elizabeth Banks. The story is based on the novel of the same name by Alafair Burke and was adapted by Olivia Milch.

The action unfolds in her own home after the murder of Chloe's husband Adam. The situation escalates when local detectives steer the suspicion of her son Ethan, who had discipline problems in the past. During the murder investigation, it quickly becomes clear that the relationship between the sisters is characterized by distrust and old wounds. Chloe, a successful bestselling author, had to deal with the difficulties of her sister Nicky, who had to struggle with drugs and alcohol in the past. Their dynamics are both tense and complex.

The topics of "The Better Sister"

"The Better Sister" is part of a trilogy of streaming series that deal with long-alienated sisters and the traumatic experiences of their youth. The other series in this thematic arch are Peacock’s "Long Bright River" and Netflix’s "Sirens". In all three formats, a picture of "good" and "bad" sisters is drawn, which are connected by external secrets.

However, the first reviews of the series indicate that the murder determination initially has little captivating. The characters are only faced with each other late in the series, which affects the development of their relationships. At the same time, the final of the first season is described as overthrown and unsatisfactory, even compared to other series that deal with similar topics. Critics emphasize that "The Better Sister" does not quite meet the expectations that are awakened by the occupation and the exciting premise.

director Silver Tree, who previously worked on "Dead to Me" and "You", tries to pack the visitors with this series and at the same time address moral questions and family secrets. Nevertheless, the change between different genres, including crime thrillers and court thrillers, is considered problematic. Many spectators and critics find that the character development in crucial places stalls.

With the comeback by Jessica Biel after "The Sinner" and the strong line -up, "The Better Sister" throws both questions and a view of exciting entertainment. However, it remains to be seen how the further series development is accepted by the audience.