Netflix has yet again let a pearl surface from its oyster. Kickstarting with a deathbed confession from Julius Bechly, a pioneering fertility specialist, revealing that he used his own sperm to inseminate hundreds of women during his career. This revelation turns the life of his daughter Julia upside down, forcing her to confront a new reality filled with numerous half-siblings and complicated emotions. Chaotic from the get-go, there is only so much sanity that one could expect from this drama.
Sibling rivalry, camaraderie and the sense of belonging is taken to a quite literally ,exponential scale, by this comedic number.
The story of a hundred siblings: Plot of the Australian series Sisters
Centering around Julia Bechly, who, after learning the truth about her father’s secret, organizes a family gathering to meet her newfound siblings. While she discovers she has hundreds of brothers, she only has two sisters: Roxy Karibas, a troubled children’s television star, and Edie Flanagan, a belligerent lawyer
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The show follows the evolving relationships among these three women as they navigate their shared history and personal demons.
Initial release of Sisters
Sisters
was created by Jonathan Gavin and Imogen Banks and originally aired in Australia on Network Ten from October to December 2017. The series consists of one season with seven episodes, each about 43 minutes long, except the first episode, which runs for 75 minutes.
It was later released internationally as a Netflix Original on September 1, 2018, gaining wider recognition for its unique storyline and strong performances by its lead cast.
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Who are the Sisters? Cast of the Australian comedy drama
Featuring notable Australian actors such as Maria Angelico as Julia, recently being reprised Legally Blonde
franchise’s
musical star, Lucy Durack as Roxy, and Antonia Prebble as Edie, the performances have already been praised for their depth and authenticity. Supporting roles include Dan Spielman, Charlie Garber, and Magda Szubanski. The show’s bittersweet, humorous, and emotionally intense voice has been vividly brought to life by this very cast.
“@carlie_dawn: Article with @lucydurack and Helen Dallimore in the Sunday Telegraph for @LegallyBlondeOz !! pic.twitter.com/UH3VUGjj” cute 🙂
— Lucy Durack (@lucydurack) September 30, 2012
For those interested in exploring themes of family secrets, identity, and forgiveness wrapped in a mix of comedy and drama, Sisters
offers a compelling watch. Beyond the central plot, the show raises questions about ethics in medicine, the impact of secrets on relationships, and the search for connection. Although it has only one season, the series leaves a lasting impression with its heartfelt storytelling and complex characters. It remains available on Netflix for streaming, inviting audiences to discover this distinctive Australian drama.
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