Top 10 Differences Between Sisters (TV Series) and Sisters (Novel Series)

10. The novels take place in Baldwin Hills, while the TV series took place in Winnetka, Illinois.

9. The main characters are younger and single.

8. Some of the storylines were based on Maryam Wells' life.

7. The oldest sister is the most sensible and mother hen.

6. The novels take place in the late 2010's to the early 2020's, while the TV series took place in the 90's.

5. Haylie Ellis, the middle sister has a alcohol storyline.

4. The TV series saw each episode began with the Reed sisters' weekly ritual of chatting in a steam bath together.

3. The Ellis sisters all live with their mother.

2. Mia Ellis, the youngest sister is in college, while Frankie Reed is a workaholic.


 * 1) The Ellis sisters are African-American, while the Reed sisters are Caucasian.