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The Chicken Sisters season 1 is set to air on September 10, 2024, at 21:30 ET. It will feature a mix of family drama, romance, and comedy, all wrapped up in the heat of a cooking competition. Based on KJ Dell'Antonia’s 2020 novel, the series is created by Annie Mebane.
It focuses on the conflict between Amanda and Mae, two sisters whose family-owned fried chicken restaurants, Mimi's and Frannie's, have been at odds for generations. When a reality cooking show called Kitchen Clash shows up to record a competition between the two restaurants, Merinac, a small town, remains startled.
The official synopsis of the show reads:
"Families feud over generational conflict between rival fried chicken restaurants Mimi's and Frannie's, dividing the town as loyalties are tested. Objective: resolve longstanding rift, unite community through shared love of fried chicken."
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With an exciting trailer out, fans are eager to see how the story unfolds. The eight-episode series is set to release in September 2024 on Hallmark+, the new streaming service of Hallmark Channel.
The Chicken Sisters season 1: Exploring the plot
Season 1 starts with the reality show Kitchen Conflict arriving in Merinac, sparking the long-standing rivalry between sisters Amanda and Mae, who run rival fried chicken restaurants. As tensions mount, the sisters are reunited in episode 1, Family is Family. Filming starts in episode 2, I Walk the Line, and the rivalry between the restaurants intensifies.
The third episode of The Chicken Sisters, Desperado, focuses on the eateries vying for supremacy. This is followed by secrets being exposed and the two families squaring off in a big town event in the fourth episode, Friends in Low Places.
Tensions in the family rise as the show progresses and the sisters' strained relationship is tested. The trailer shows viewers the heated competition between the two restaurants, showcasing emotional confrontations and heartwarming moments.
Cast details
The cast of The Chicken Sisters season 1 includes Schuyler Fisk as Amanda and Genevieve Angelson as Mae, the two feuding sisters.
Fisk, known for her roles in Sam & Kate and Orange County, brings depth to her character as a sister caught in the family’s long-running feud. Genevieve Angelson, who starred in The Handmaid's Tale and Good Girls Revolt, portrays Mae, the other sister who is part of the sibling rivalry.
Lea Thompson, famous for her roles in Switched at Birth and Back to the Future, plays the sisters’ mother, Gus, adding another layer of complexity to the family drama. Wendie Malick, popular for her roles in Young Sheldon and Shrinking, plays a supporting role, rounding out the cast of The Chicken Sisters with her seasoned acting. Margo Martindale narrates the series, providing insight into the events that unfold.
The series, based on the best-selling book, will take viewers through the ups and downs of a family divided by a fried chicken conflict. Set to premiere on Hallmark+ on September 10, 2024, The Chicken Sisters boasts a thrilling mix of family rivalry, romance, and heartwarming moments.
