The Sister (TV Series, 2021)

About The Sister

The Sister is a thrilling drama series that was aired in 2021. The show, created by Neil Cross, revolves around a well-hidden secret that forces a man to revisit a horrific event from his far past. The main character, Nathan, is compelled to face up to his worst fears as long-buried secrets start to unravel, threatening to turn his life upside down. Matters take a turn for the worse when Bob, an unwelcome face from the past, came to his doorstep with shocking news, triggering a series of catastrophic decisions.

Making / Production

The series is the brainchild of Neil Cross, who also penned the script. The Sister is produced by Jonathan Curling and was shot primarily in London. Kate Harwood and Noemi Spanos executive produced while Niall MacCormick took the director's chair. The four-part series was initially aired on ITV.

Actors

• Russel Tovey, who played 'Nathan', masterfully portrays a man tormented by a past incident. His internal struggles bring intensity to the character.
• Bertie Carvel plays 'Bob', a character that keeps the suspense alive in every scene with his unpredictable nature.
• Amrita Acharia as 'Holly', Nathan's wife, delivers an emotionally charged performance as she navigates the revelations of her husband's past.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Sister is based on Neil Cross's book called "Burial".
• This is the first collaboration between Russel Tovey and Bertie Carvel.
• The show was originally titled 'Because the Night' before it was renamed to 'The Sister'.

Quotes

• "From the type of person who could do this...to the type of person who could live with it." - Nathan
• "There are things worse than prison." - Bob

Music, Soundtrack

• The eerie music that enhances the suspense and thriller elements of the series is composed by Tom Shankland.