The Chicken Sisters, Ep 2

It's time for Girls Gone Hallmark's Hallmark+ review! Megan and Wendy dive into their thoughts on the second episode of The Chicken Sisters. They wrap up their discussion on the show's large ensemble cast, debate whether it's been fully "Hallmarkified," and explore just how much Sabrina is influencing Kitchen Clash.







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About The Chicken Sisters, Episode 2 - (Hallmark+, 2024)




James Kot plays Frank Jr. - James has 31 acting credits which most recently include: Virgin River, Christmas on Cherry Lane, and When Calls the Heart. 



Jake Foy plays Kenneth. We first met Jake when he played Tuff McMurray on Ride. We’re glad to have him back in a Hallmark series we’re loving. Other roles in his 22 credits include: Designated Survivor, A Little Daytime Drama, Wilderness and Allegiance.



Cardi Wong plays Gen - Cardi has 54 acting credits including his role on Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 for Murder. His other Hallmark appearances include Flip That Romance, One Winter Proposal, My Best Friend’s Bouquet, and the Crossword Mysteries series.



Ektor Rivera plays Sergio - This is Ektor’s 13th credit and his third appearance on Hallmark having previously appeared in Groundswell and Sugar Plum Twist. He also had a role in the thriller StartUp  streaming on Crackle.



Arkie Kandola plays cameraman Gordon. He is currently appearing in the Hulu series How to Die Alone. His 25 credits also include Our Big Punjabi Family, Upload, and the one-season wonder Megan wishes everyone would watch: No Tomorrow. 



Samer Salem plays Jay - Samer has 33 total acting credits, mostly trending toward grittier fare. He did appear on one episode of Hudson and Rex and has also appeared on Yellowjackets, The Handmaid’s Tale, and The Good Doctor



Andrew J Hampton plays Kenneth’s husband Patrick. Andrews’s first full-length feature was in Grease Live! Where he had an uncredited role. Since then he has appeared in Atypical, The Flash, So Help Me Todd, Blockbuster, Dream Moms and Upload for a total of 15 acting credits. 



Kimmy Gatewood and Annie Mebane return as director and writer respectively.




Catch Up on Our Reviews of The Chicken Sisters




Family is Family, episode 1




Our Thoughts on The Chicken Sisters



Girls Gone Hallmark: Chicken Sisters Episode 2 Recap and Review



Here's a quick rundown of the detailed recap and review of Episode 2, "I Walked the Line" (or "We're on the Same Team, Y'all") from the Hallmark series, Chicken Sisters. that we run in our episode of Girls one Hallmark.



Key Events of Episode 2



The Franny's Girl vs. Mimi's Girl Narrative



The episode begins highlighting the traditional rivalry between Franny's and Mimi's. We see how being a Franny's girl signifies being on the "right" side while being a Mimi's girl denotes the opposite. This rivalry not only introduces tension but offers depth to the backstories of characters like Nancy and Gus.



Nancy and Frank Jr.'s Dynamic



Nancy struggles with her identity after the loss of her husband, Frank. It’s heartbreaking to witness how Frank Jr. treats her, mirroring behaviors that might have been modeled by his father. The episode delves deeper into Nancy's past, showing her sacrifices and longing for validation from her son.



The Sabrina and Amanda Facade



Sabrina, a master manipulator, manipulates Amanda into revealing sensitive information about Mae’s past working at Donkey’s. This not only fuels the drama but also underscores Sabrina’s sneaky nature, making her a complex yet enjoyable character to watch.



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