The Chicken Sisters

I admit that I never read the books but do know that 9 times out of 10, the books are always so much better that the tv or movie versions. That being said I started to watch the 1st episode and it was pretty cringeworthy. The perk of watching it on a streaming service is that you can fast-forward it. I managed about 20 minutes just enough to get introduced to all at least most of the characters and get a gist of the story. Then I jumped to the last episode of season 1, episode 8. The first couple of minutes showed all I needed to see during the "previously" segment.

Then I jumped to the winning results and then scanned to the end. I feel bad for Wendy and Lea. They are still great actors but this is a sad sad show.

There is no one redeeming in this show. All seem to be terrible people. No one likes each other.

All scheming against one another. The first show I had distain for all of them.

I see why some people hated this show.

No one likable to even maybe root for. Maybe Mae but she mean.

Then there Amanda and she married but somewhat likes this guy who works for her mom. Her husband is a jerk but she wants a baby from him. Don't understand why.

I guess I'll stick it out till the end. But I thought I would like this since I'm reading the book but nope. But even the book there is no one really likable as well.

So why think otherwise.

I was so excited for this show because I love the book. The show is so bad it's unwatchable. I had to force myself to finish the first episode and I definitely will not be watching any more than that. The writers took everything and changed it for no apparent reason. Characters, names, locations. Even if they had left those things the same the acting is so bad. Really just SO BAD. And there are cast members in this that I normally like! They took a really enjoyable book and destroyed it. It's really a shame. This should be a quaint and charming show. Instead it's just a train wreck. I was so disappointed.

Many of the people reviewing (trashing) this show are hallmark die hards and can't see past the fluff and predictable romance that they're used to. This show is fantastically acted, unique in its story line and very funny in an absurd and sometimes over the top way. It's a dramady with a heavy leaning into the humor. It's got lots of heart but you have to wade through the conflict to get to the payoff. It's worth the 8 ep watch thru of the first season and I really hope it gets a second season. I can see it doing better on a more established platform but kudos to hallmark for taking a chance on a show like this. Hope they make more like it.

I was so excited when this show was announced. The actresses I genuinely adore, and it hasn't disappointed me. It is not some fluffy Hallmark movie, which, don't get me wrong, I enjoy, but their shows have always pulled me.

The dysfunction between the sisters is fascinating because you see where each one is coming from. Though the husband is loathsome, his mom, played by Lea Thompson, is sweet. I would kick him to the curb.

I love the drama between multiple characters and the secrets, and every time they show the fried chicken, I want to make some. I can't wait to see how it all plays out. I love that Hallmark continues to invest in excellent shows.