The Chicken Sisters

I have to admit that I am the only white women in her fifties that has never seen a Hallmark movie or show. I pride myself on that. I raised boys and watched Die Hard and Naked Gun movies. However, I have a church going, God fearing mother who refused to watch family movies unless they were G rated light hearted genres.

I started watching this because I am a big fan of Wendie Malik and Lea Thompson. This was a genuinely nice show, a little hokey but anyone that grew up with a dysfunctional family, been in a relationship where you question the road not taken, will find something in this show to make you smile, laugh and yes Hallmark, bring a freaking tear or two. This show is about friendship, coming of age, dealing with lies, heartbreak, and betrayal. Keep up the good work Hallmark. This is something I will keep watching!

First - I need to address the reviewers that gave this a low rating: this is not a book. This is a TV series. Move on. Second - this is not your typical Hallmark show and that's OK. It's incredibly warm hearted while showcasing real people and real life issues. I think it was done really well and realistically. Third - I love the casting. I think it was really well casted w/great actors. The storyline is entertaining and brings up more of the history each show to deepen the storyline. I also think the character development was great. I fell in love with the characters. I am looking forward to Season 2!

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.

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.

Love that season 2 is here and can't wait for season 3. Easy to watch and totally bingeable. Love!!

Love how hallmark does the family and sisters vibes, so relatable as I have a big family full of aunties, sisters, moms and so on and that's not even counting my in laws!

Well done Hallmark! Can't wait for season 3.