Bad Sisters Season Shut Down Due to Sharon Horgan's Heart-Wrenching Grief
Sharon Horgan, the talented writer and actress behind the acclaimed series Bad Sisters , recently shared a deeply personal experience that led to a halt in production for the second season of the show. The pause was necessary as Horgan grappled with the intense grief following the death of her father, John Horgan, in December 2023.
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During an emotional interview on the podcast How To Fail With Elizabeth Day , Sharon opened up about how challenging it was to cope with her loss while simultaneously working on the show. As a creator of both Bad Sisters and the hit series Catastrophe , Horgan has long been known for her sharp writing and raw emotional performances. However, this time, reality collided with her professional life in a way she never expected.
Horgan recalled receiving a message from her younger brother, Mark Horgan, who is also a podcast host. He had watched a scene from the show that was filmed shortly after their father passed away. Mark expressed his admiration for the episode but also noted how difficult it was to watch, as the raw emotions Sharon was feeling at the time were so palpable in the scene. Sharon reflected on the experience, explaining how, on one hand, it felt therapeutic to channel her grief into her work. Yet, on the other hand, it felt unsettling to use such personal emotions in her acting.
The actress went on to describe the "weird muscle memory" that comes from her career, where playing intense emotions like heartache and grief on screen requires a deep, physical involvement. She confessed that during her father’s funeral, she felt as if she was experiencing a heightened version of the emotions she often portrays in her work. For a moment, it felt almost unhealthy, and it became evident that she wasn’t yet ready to return to set.
After returning to work, it became clear that Sharon needed a break to process her grief. She explained, "In the end we had to shut down the production because I couldn’t." This decision allowed her the time and space she needed to grieve properly before resuming the demanding work of filming.
Beyond her professional struggles, Sharon also reflected on the changes she’s felt in her personal life since reaching her 50s. With a new sense of confidence, she admitted that while she still wrestles with the visual signs of aging, she now feels a deeper understanding of her own self-worth. She revealed that losing a parent makes you confront your own mortality, which has made her more discerning about the projects she takes on and the people she works with.
As Sharon navigates life after her father’s passing, her journey highlights the delicate balance between personal loss and professional responsibility. It also reveals how deeply interconnected her art is with her life, proving once again that the most powerful performances come from the heart.
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