Prime Video’s new thriller “The Better Sister” has quickly become a must-watch, thanks in large part to its powerhouse cast and a plot packed with family secrets and suspense. Jessica Biel stars as Chloe Taylor, a high-profile magazine editor whose world unravels after the shocking murder of her husband, Adam Macintosh (Corey Stoll).
The series, which premiered May 29, 2025, follows Chloe as she’s forced to reconnect with her estranged sister, Nicky Macintosh (Elizabeth Banks). Nicky, Adam’s ex-wife and the biological mother of Ethan (Maxwell Acee Donovan), returns to New York after years away, bringing old wounds and unresolved tensions to the surface.
With only eight episodes—all available to stream—viewers are drawn into a web of deception, family drama, and a relentless search for the truth. The cast also features Kim Dickens as Detective Nancy Guidry, Gabriel Sloyer as Jake Rodriguez, and Matthew Modine as Bill Braddock, each adding layers to the twisting investigation.
Jessica Biel’s performance as Chloe is already earning praise, with her character’s complicated past and present relationships fueling speculation about who can be trusted as the series unfolds. As new episodes reveal more secrets, fans are left wondering: who is the better sister, and what will the next revelation bring?
