Sisters - on Netflix. Anyone watching?

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Just that really. I found this last week and really like it. Only one series available and on episode 4 of 7. It's an Australian black comedy about 3 sisters who've just found each other after their elderly father, an IVF specialist, confessed to having used his own sperm to help hundreds of couples conceive. The characters are great and it's got just the right measure of drama and dark comedy (although no belly laughs so far). Has a similar feel to The Letdown although not as sentimental or sad as that was. Don't know anyone else watching so would love to discuss.

I will put it on now and get back to you!

Yes I watched epsiode one last night expecting to find it funny but it really wasn’t! Does it get better after epsiode one?

Looking forward to hearing what you think Bitoffun.
It's not laugh out loud funny but there are funny/humorous moments, particularly things that happen to the main character Julia. I have quite a dark, dry sense of humour though so might not be for everyone. Other Aussie dramas/films I've seen often have that dark, slightly grotesque humour to them (thinking Muriel's wedding) iykwim?

Sorry, that last bit was in reply to you Ifiwasabird. I think it does get better, the characters and story definitely develop. Stick with it for a few more episodes and see what you think. The normal episodes are 45m, it's just the first episode that's a long/double one.

Have seen the first one and like it. There was a real case of an American doctor using his own sperm for fertility treatment - they suspect up to 75 potential babies! I really liked the Letdown R00tat00tt00t - very bittersweet vibe I agree, quite moving at times. The blonde TV lady is the same uptight mum from that isn't she? I hope they make a second series of it. Nice to have some good female-led comedies too.

Thanks OP! I’ll stick with it.

Yes Lebowski, that's interesting, I wonder if the writers were inspired by that? You're right re; the blonde actress, can't remember her name.
I don't know if any of you ever watched Kath & Kim? The actress who played Sharon Strizlecki (?sp) is in this as the Roxy's Mum.
Bittersweet is a great description of The Letdown. It really resonated with me, struck a chord with how I remember feeling in the baby days. Made me sob quite a few times. Much preferred it to all the other "Mummy" series that over-do how "hilarious" parenting is (e.g. Motherland). Hope they make a second series and I'll try and pace myself/stretch it out.

I watched this, but found Julia maddening. Surely no one can be as much of a clueless doormat as Julia?

The younger guy at the clinic - I keep thinking he’ll turn out to be another sibling.

I'm on episode 2. I was expecting a comedy.

I don't think she's a doormat boaty. She stops running after Dad so much in one of the episodes and I think the reason she does so much for everyone else is that she carries some of her fathers guilt iykwim?

Sorry you're disappointed savage.

I felt like she was just co-dependent through and through, groomed into it by her narc Dad. When she gets angry enough at him about his betrayal to take a step back, she just starts rolling over for all of her needy, grabby siblings instead - even the one (in the shed) that hasn't even proven her siblingness. It's seriously depressing to watch. The only good bit was when she gave that smarmy lawyer the run around. Otherwise, meh.

That said, I thought it was pretty well written, well acted and watchable. Despite finding the 3 key sisters all unlikeable in their own way, there's something to be said for a TV show which centres the female characters. It definitely passes the Bechdel test, which is more than you can say for a lot of series.

@R00tat00tt00t I'm not disappointed at all. I was expecting a comedy but I'm loving the bittersweet drama.

That's good savage, glad you're enjoying it. Think I'll watch my next episode (5) on Thursday.

I loved it and was gutted there were only 7 episodes. Thought that the way they developed the characters was really good. I just want Julia to be happy.

I also loved The Letdown.

A word of warning.

I watched it last year on free to air TV and really enjoyed it.

Unfortunately, it didn't do well in the ratings - I think they hoped it would be the new "Offspring" - and there will be no Series 2 as far as I can see. It was definitely left very, very much up in the air.

I should have known there would be no series 2. I jinxed it because I liked it.

Oh no, that's a real shame. Who knows, it might still return? Fingers crossed.

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I have binge watched this ( horrid cold and feeling sorry for myself). I think it warmed up and I am cross that There are so many unanswered questions especially after Roxy’s mother disclosed that she knew all along and that Julius had been open with her and also the revelation that Julia is not actually his daughter . Apparently the ratings on Netflix have been better so they may make another series , not holding my breath though .

I found the characters empty?