Hulu Review – ‘The Sister’

Intriguing British murder mystery ‘The Sister‘ plays like a typical thriller, but quickly starts to test its limits when some inexplicable elements get pulled in to make the story divert from its rather standard plot. Based on the book ‘Burial’ by Neil Cross, who also wrote the script for this adaptation, the Hulu Original mini-series has trouble staying on track, but is nonetheless and easy watch if you’re in need of a quick fix.

Almost a decade into his new and devoted married life, Nathan (Russell Tovey – ‘The Good Liar‘) is rocked to the core when Bob (Bertie Carvel – ‘Doctor Foster‘), an unwelcome face from the past, turns up on his doorstep with shocking news that triggers a series of catastrophic decisions which cleverly drive a tense and compelling narrative of psychological suspense, dread, love and possible redemption. We…