The Better Sister
In this family, deceit runs deep.
Created by Olivia Milch
On Prime Video
A dark, tightly wound family thriller centered on two sisters whose fractured bond becomes the lens through which a murder investigation unravels buried secrets and class resentment.
Chloe moves in New York's most elite circles with her lawyer husband Adam and teenage son Ethan by her side while her estranged sister Nicky tries to make ends meet and stay clean. When Adam is brutally murdered, the investigation sends shockwaves through the family and exposes long-buried secrets.
Where to watch
- StreamPrime Video
Questions people ask
Is The Better Sister one of a kind? No. Less singular than 99% of series.
Does The Better Sister leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is The Better Sister violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of series.
Is The Better Sister sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.
Is The Better Sister scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
Is The Better Sister easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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Everything like The Better Sister, and what each one shares →
Like The Better Sister
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Better Sister
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Better Sister, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Better Sister, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Better Sister, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
