Prime Video’s ‘The Better Sister’ is a tense crime thriller with a high-stakes sibling bond. Created by Olivia Milch (with Regina Corrado), The Better Sister premiered on Prime Video on May 29, 2025. It stars Jessica Biel as Chloe and Elizabeth Banks as Nicky, two estranged sisters entangled in the murder of Adam, Chloe’s husband and Nicky’s ex. The show has attracted attention—messy family dynamics, dark secrets, a shocking finale. In this article, we’ll answer: is there a Season 2? We’ll also recap Season 1, check the renewal status, and explore what might come next in this twisted tale.
Will There Be a The Better Sister Season 2?
No, not yet. Prime Video has no official plans to renew, and the show was designed as a limited series, based on Alafair Burke’s standalone novel—meaning its core story wraps up in Season 1. Still, at least one of the showrunners hinted a second season could explore whether Chloe and Nicky can stay ahead of the law—but for now, it’s hypothetical.
What Happened in Season 1?
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Season 1 centers on Chloe (Jessica Biel), a magazine editor whose husband, Adam, is murdered. Their son, Ethan, is initially questioned. His mother, Nicky (Elizabeth Banks), and Chloe’s estranged sister, returns when Ethan becomes a suspect. As the investigation unfolds, it emerges:
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Nicky and Chloe grew apart due to Nicky’s addiction and a troubled past involving their father.
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Flashbacks reveal Adam had abused both sisters and drugged Nicky months earlier.
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Ethan staged the crime scene to protect Chloe when he found Adam injured.
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The show’s twist: Nicky killed Adam in self-defense, and Chloe helped cover it up by framing Adam’s boss, Bill, for the crime. Bill had links to a human trafficking operation.
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Final scenes show the sisters reconciled on a beach—Chloe says the story is not hers without Nicky—but then Chloe’s secret boyfriend Jake is found dead, pointing to lingering danger.
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Has The Better Sister Been Renewed for Season 2?
Not as of now. Prime Video labeled it a limited series from the start, and the original novel ends with the first eight-episode arc. But given its streaming popularity and an open-ending twist, there’s hope among fans—and sometimes limited series get revived—so don’t rule it out completely.
Everything We Know About Season 2 (So Far)
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No official confirmation from Prime Video.
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The series’ creators suggested they’ve thought past the source material and might explore the remaining tension between Chloe and Nicky.
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To proceed with a sequel, writers would need to craft new material since Burke’s novel has no sequel.
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If it happens, Season 2 would likely deal with the sisters’ fear of being found out, fallout from Jane’s—sorry, Jake’s—death, and long-term consequences of their cover-up.
