Sisters: A Darkly Humorous Road Trip to Reckon with Family and Self

Name: Sisters
Description: SisterS is a character-driven, half-hour, dark comedy about family, culture, and life in one’s 30s. It’s an exploration of how the absence of parents can influence adult life in unforeseen ways, affecting a woman’s relationship to alcohol, men, work, and motherhood – alongside the macabre humor that can come with trauma. In SisterS, two characters born continents apart, in Canada and Ireland, discover they are half-sisters and set out on a road trip to find their alcoholic father.
Genre: Series
Date Created: 06-09-2022
Producers: Richard Cook, Angela Squire, Kira Carstensen, Melanie Donkers, Alexandra Finlay, Mary McCarthy
Writers: Sarah Goldberg, Susan Stanley
Directors: Declan Lowney, Alicia MacDonald
Location: Ireland
Status: March 2025
Contact Emails: angela@peerpressure.ie, info@hellomermade.com, info@shaftesbury.org, jobs@fremantle.com
Contact Phone Numbers: +44 (0) 7801 662301, +44(0) 207 846 0650, 416-363-1411, +442076916000

Sisters: A Darkly Humorous Exploration of Family and Identity

Sisters is a character-driven, half-hour dark comedy that delves into the complexities of family dynamics, culture, and the unique challenges of navigating life in your 30s. Centered around the unexpected bond between two women, born continents apart in Canada and Ireland, the series probes the profound impacts of parental absence and its ripple effects on adulthood. With an astute blend of humor and poignancy, Sisters invites audiences to reflect on themes of trauma, relationships, and personal growth.

Led by a talented ensemble including real-life best friends, the series showcases the chemistry and authenticity that blossoms from their shared journey. Together, the two sisters embark on a road trip to locate their estranged, alcoholic father, unraveling the intricacies of their identities in the process. Directed by the acclaimed Declan Lowney and Alicia MacDonald, Sisters promises a fresh perspective on familial ties, pairing laughter with insights that resonate in today’s society.