A Guide To the Cast of 'The Better Sister,' Your Next TV Binge
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Prime Video's latest TV offerings, The Better Sister, might just be the next dark thriller fix you've been looking for.
As the title suggests, the series follows estranged sisters Chloe Taylor (Jessica Biel) and Nicky Macintosh (Elizabeth Banks) who are reunited after the murder of Chloe's husband—who was initially in a relationship with Nicky and had a child with her. With suspenseful family drama from beginning to end, juicy secrets, and dysfunctional relationships, The Better Sister deserves a spot on your watch list.
And much of this is due to the series' stellar cast, which includes Corey Stoll, Kim Dickens, Matthew Modine and more. Below, get to know the ensemble and the mysterious roles they play.
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Who is Chloe Taylor? She is the editor-in-chief- of The Real Thing magazine and is married to Adam following his split from Chloe's sister, Nicky. She is the also the adoptive mother of Ethan.
Who is Jessica Biel? Biel has starred in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003), New Year's Eve (2011), The Sinner (2017), and more.
Who is Nicky Macintosh? Chloe's sister Nicky is the ex-wife of the deceased Adam. She struggles with a substance problem, which has previously caused a number of issues in her life. Following Adam's murder, she moved back to New York.
Who is Elizabeth Banks? You might know the actor from projects including The Hunger Games film series (2012–2015) and Pitch Perfect film series (2012–2017).
Who is Adam Macintosh? Adam is Nicky's ex-husband, who began a relationship with her sister, Chloe, after the divorce. The series is centered around his murder, which takes places in episode 1.
Who is Corey Stoll? The actor is best known for playing roles in TV shows and films including Ant Man (2011) and House of Cards (2013–16).
Who is Detective Nancy 'Nan' Guidry? Guidry is one of the police detectives working on Adam Macintosh's murder, alongside Matt, whom she mentors.
Who is Kim Dickens? Dickens is best known for titles like Hollow Man (2000), Deadwood (2004-06), Thank You For Smoking (2005), and Gone Girl (2014)
Who is Ethan Macintosh? He is Nicky and Adam's biological son. Who is Maxwell Acee Donovan? The actor first rose to prominence when he starred in Gabby Duran & The Unsittables (2019-2021) and That '90s Show (2023-24).
Who is Detective Matt Bowen? He is Nancy's police partner and has a more unpolished outlook when it comes to murder investigations.
Who is Bobby Naderi? He is an Iranian actor who has previously starred in Under The Shadow (2016), Bright (2017), and The Beekeeper (2024).
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