Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Morgan
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Outdated gender roles in unrealistic family feud drama.
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The Chicken Sisters
What's the Story?
THE CHICKEN SISTERS centers around a long-standing feud between two fried chicken restaurants in a small Southern town, with two sisters (Schuyler Fisk and Genevieve Angelson) on opposite sides of the rivalry. One of the sisters leaves to pursue a career on a home renovation TV show, while the other stays behind to help run her husband's rival family restaurant. When a national cooking competition arrives, the tension between the sisters reignites, forcing them to confront old family issues and unresolved conflicts.
Is It Any Good?
This series almost immediately falls flat, with relationships that feel forced and unrealistic. The Chicken Sisters feels like a throwback to decades past, and not in a good way. One sister's marriage is marked by her husband's grumpiness and lack of support, yet she still tries to entice him to have another child. The other sister's fiancé is unsupportive of her burgeoning TV career, leaving viewers to wonder why either sister stays in these unhealthy relationships. The characters seem stuck in outdated gender roles, with the women handling all the household duties while their partners complain and do little to contribute. Even the small-town charm that the show aims to evoke is tainted by unlikable characters, over-the-top accents, and poorly styled wigs. Ultimately, The Chicken Sisters feels more like a drama hastily written by a middle-schooler than a compelling family saga.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how gender roles are portrayed in the show. Talk about the expectations placed on women in relationships.
How important is support in personal and professional relationships? Discuss how the sisters' romantic relationships affect their ability to pursue their dreams.
In regard to the family feud in the show, families can discuss the importance of communication and resolution when dealing with long-standing issues.
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 10, 2024
- Cast : Lea Thompson , Wendie Malick , Margo Martindale
- Network : Hallmark Channel
- Genre : Drama
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 2, 2024
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