If you’re looking for your next binge-worthy thriller, The Better Sister might just be your new obsession. Equal parts murder mystery, family drama, and psychological chess match, this limited series is moody, gripping, and—dare we say—Jessica Biel’s best performance to date.
Biel plays Chloe Taylor, a successful publishing executive whose seemingly perfect life begins to unravel when her husband is murdered—and her estranged sister, Nicky (played by Elizabeth Banks), re-enters the picture. What unfolds is a tangled story of secrets, suspicion, and sisterhood set against a sleek, upscale New York backdrop.
For longtime Biel fans, The Better Sister is a thrilling reminder of her early horror roots (Texas Chainsaw Massacre, anyone?). She brings a cool, unreadable edge to Chloe—so much so that you’re left questioning her innocence until the very last episode. That poker face? Emmy-worthy.
But the real magic is in the dynamic between Biel and Banks. As sisters haunted by a shared past and forced to confront uncomfortable truths, their performances evolve episode by episode—sometimes warm, sometimes chilling. Watching their relationship shift under pressure is what makes this series more than just a crime drama. It’s a meditation on trust, family, and the layers we hide behind.
Add in House of Cards alums Corey Stoll and Paul Sparks, and you’ve got a cast built for tension. These two actors bring their signature intensity, helping turn every boardroom conversation and family dinner into a potential crime scene.
While the tone is dark, the series doesn’t wallow in despair. There are flashes of levity and reflection—moments that feel like emotional exhale—as the family processes the trauma of losing their patriarch.
Bottom line? The Better Sister delivers. It’s stylish, smart, and unpredictable in all the right ways. Whether you’re here for the whodunnit or the complicated sisterhood, this show gives you both. Don’t be surprised if you watch all eight episodes in one weekend.
