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Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Hallmark's The Chicken Sisters returns with Wendie Malick and Lea Thompson as 'weird besties'
Wendie Malick and Lea Thompson spent most of The Chicken Sisters' first season circling each other like rival hens. Now, the two Hallmark veterans are playing something even stranger than enemies - roommates. 'We really are The Odd Couple. We were at odds for 40 years, and now, suddenly, we're roommates. We have something to teach each other,' Malick, 74, told People, name-checking the 1968 film (and Neil Simon's play before it). The Chicken Sisters' timeline jumps forward a few months from the reality-show chicken war of season 1.(X/@hallmarkchannel) Her character, Gus, hit a rough patch at the end of season 1 - living with M.S., wrestling with a hoarding problem, and accidentally burning down her own house. 'Sometimes you have to hit bottom before you realize you need help,' Malick said. Also read: Landman Season 2 filming wraps up: Ali Larter pens heartfelt note, 'can't wait to…' Chicken Sisters Season 2: What happens to the characters? Season 1 barely gave the women a handful of scenes together-though fans still talk about that over-the-top mud fight. Season 2 changes that. 'It was really fun,' Thompson, 64, said. 'They're like weird besties that live together. It is so rare to see stories about women being friends - especially older women - and really needing each other,' she added. She points to research showing those friendships boost both mental and physical health. Malick loves the pairing, too. 'They get each other,' she said simply. The timeline jumps forward a few months from the reality-show chicken war of season 1. This time, romance is in the mix. Thompson's Nancy starts letting go of her '50s housewife mindset. Malick's Gus gets a love interest, too. 'He is a good kisser,' she teased. Also read: Waiting for The Office spin-off The Paper? Stream these Peacock series on OTT till then New looks, new chapters Gus isn't just getting a man - she is getting a makeover. Gone is the signature long, gray braid. 'They decided she needs a new look this year… so I have a sort of gray bob now,' Malick said. For her, it is all part of Gus's arc. 'She's starting a new chapter in her life and getting braver about trying new things,' she said. The Chicken Sisters season 2 premieres Sunday, Aug. 10, at 8 pm ET/PT on Hallmark Channel, with streaming the next day on Hallmark+. FAQs Will The Chicken Sisters have a season 2? Yes, the show has been renewed for a second season. Where can I watch The Chicken Sisters season 2? It will be available to stream on Prime Video. Did The Chicken Sisters get renewed? Yes, it was officially renewed for season 2. How many seasons are there for The Chicken Sisters? There is currently one season, with a second on the way.
San Francisco Chronicle
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
What to Stream: Vanessa Kirby, Maroon 5, Madden NFL 26, Alicia Silverstone and 'The Chicken Sisters'
Vanessa Kirby starring in a gritty film about the aspirations of home ownership, 'Night Always Comes,' and Maroon 5 releasing their eighth studio album with songs featuring Lil Wayne and Blackpink's LISA are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time, as selected by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists: Alicia Silverstone leading a new TV crime drama called 'Irish Blood.,' the multigenerational, wholesome drama 'The Chicken Sisters' rolls out its second season on Hallmark and EA Sports jumps aboard the artificial intelligence bandwagon with Madden NFL 26. New movies to stream from Aug. 11-17 — Isaiah Saxon's 'The Legend of Ochi' (streaming Friday, Aug. 15 on HBO Max) is a handcrafted fantasy throwback seeking to conjure the kind of magic once found in movies like 'The Never Ending Story.' The A24 film stars Helena Zengel as Yuri, a girl who runs away from the forest home she shared with her father (Willem Dafoe) and brother (Finn Wolfhard). She leaves with a baby Ochi, a creature hunted her father. In her review, AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr wrote that 'The Legend of Ochi' 'has the feeling of a film you might have stumbled on and loved as a kid.' — Vanessa Kirby may be one of the standout performers of the summer blockbuster 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' but she also stars in a gritty new film about the aspirations of home ownership. In 'Night Always Comes' (Thursday on Netflix), Kirby plays a woman going to extreme lengths to secure a home for her family. The movie, directed by Benjamin Caron and adapted from Willy Vlautin's best-selling novel, takes place over a single night. — AP Film Writer Jake Coyle New music to stream from Aug. 11-17 — Maroon 5 will release their eighth studio album, 'Love is Like,' on Friday, Aug. 15, via Interscope Records. Expect smooth, funky pop music — like the sultry 'All Night.' Singer Adam Levine and Co. continue their trend of unexpected and delightful collaborations as well, with songs featuring Lil Wayne, Sexyy Red and Blackpink's LISA. You read that correctly. — Clifford Antone opened Antone's, one of the most storied music venues in Austin, Texas, with an inaugural performance by the King of Zydeco, Clifton Chenier in 1975. In the decades since, Antone's has become the stuff of mythology; a performance space that embraces its history and looks towards its future. On Friday, a new box set from New West Records seeks to celebrate Antone's legacy with 'Antone's: 50 Years of the Blues.' — AP Music Writer Maria Sherman New series to stream from Aug. 11-17 — The multigenerational, wholesome drama 'The Chicken Sisters" rolls out its second season on Hallmark. The series stars Schuyler Fisk, Lea Thompson, Wendie Malick and Genevieve Angelson as family members in a small town divided over their rival fried chicken businesses. It's based on a novel of the same name. The series streams new episodes beginning Monday on Hallmark+. — Alicia Silverstone leads the new crime drama called 'Irish Blood.' She plays Fiona, a woman who has been led to believe her father abandoned her as a child — and has carried around some heavy emotional baggage ever since. When she learns the truth is more complicated — not to mention dangerous — she heads to Ireland to investigate. The premiere of the six-part show drops Monday on Acorn TV. — A new one for the kiddos is the Disney Jr. series 'Iron Man and his Awesome Friends,' coming to Disney+. The first 10 episodes drop Tuesday. The show follows besties and fellow geniuses, Tony Stark, Riri Williams and Amadeus Cho, who team up to solve problems. — Chris Hemsworth continues his quest to live a healthier, more present, and longer life in a second season of 'Limitless," now called 'Limitless: Live Better Now.' The three-part docuseries sees Hemsworth learn more about brain power (with help from his friend and recording artist Ed Sheeran), risk and pain. The three episodes stream on Hulu and Disney+ beginning Friday, Aug. 15. — Alicia Rancilio New video games to play from Aug. 11-17 — EA Sports is jumping aboard the artificial intelligence bandwagon with Madden NFL 26, promising 'a new AI-powered machine learning system trained by real play calls and game situations over nearly a decade.' The most intriguing additions are QB DNA and Coach DNA — so, for example, if you're playing the Kansas City Chiefs, you'll see the kind of moves you'd expect from Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid. As always, the goal is to get ever closer to real-life football, with more dynamic weather effects, more details from pro stadiums and the return (at last!) of team mascots. The cover model this season is Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, who'll be ready to start leaping over defenders Thursday on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, Switch 2 and PC.
Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
How to watch ‘The Chicken Sisters' season 2 online: live stream the Hallmark family drama
We're can't clucking wait for more from 'The Chicken Sisters.' Debuting in 2024, this Hallmark Original series about two families' chicken shack rivalry was a finger-lickin' treat. That particular feud has now been laid to roost (sorry, rest!). But there's a heck ton more trouble awaiting the residents of Merinac. Simply read on below for everything about how to watch 'The Chicken Sisters' season 2 online now and from anywhere with a VPN. 'The Chicken Sisters' season 2 airs on the Hallmark Channel weekly from Sunday, August 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. • U.S. — Hallmark via Sling TV or Hulu plus Live TV• Watch anywhere — Try NordVPN risk-free Based on the bestselling novel by KJ Dell'Antonia (which won Southern gal Reese Witherspoon's seal of approval), 'The Chicken Sisters' stars Emmy-nominee Wendie Malick ('Just Shoot Me!') and Lea Thompson ('Back to the Future') as Gus and Nancy, the respective owners of Mimi's and Frannie's whose foul feud peaked when TV competition Kitchen Clash came to town. Packed with explosive revelations, betrayals, and breakups, Season 1 ended on a positive note when Nancy, Gus, and her daughters Amanda (Schuyler Fisk) and Mae (Genevieve Angelson) joined forces to become 'The Chicken Sisters.' But now they've got beef to squash with Mr. Chicken's Cluckery instead! Buried family secrets threaten to emerge, a tentative Amanda and Segio pursue newfound romance, and Gus receives a mysterious visitor in the form of Revival actor David James Elliott. Boasting a grade A cast and juicy drama, follow our viewing guide for everything to know about how to watch 'The Chicken Sisters' season 2 online now and from anywhere in the world. Get ready for another round of this Southern-styled drama. U.S. viewers can watch 'The Chicken Sisters' season 2 from Sunday, August 10, with new episodes airing weekly at 8 p.m. ET / PT on the linear Hallmark Channel. Don't have cable? There are multiple ways to get a live stream of Hallmark programming in the U.S. – among them Sling, Hulu plus Live TV, Fubo TV and Philo – or you can watch new episodes on-demand via Hallmark Plus: Sling TV gives you live TV at an affordable price. Delivering in excess of 35 channels, you'll want either the Sling Orange or Sling Blue plan, plus the Lifestyle Extra add-on for $6 more. That'll provide an additional eight channels, among them Hallmark, VH1, and the Cooking Channel. And right now, new subscribers get half off their first month. Hulu + Live TV offers over 95 channels, including the Hallmark Channel, Lifetime, ABC, FX, ESPN, Cartoon Network, MTV and more. Its $82.99 membership cost bundles in ad-supported Disney Plus and ESPN Plus, too. But first, new subscribers enjoy a 3-day free trial before paying anything. If you can wait a day, Hallmark Plus will have 'The Chicken Sisters' season 2 episodes available the following day (Monday). In addition to the returning family drama, the streamer boasts dozens of good series, movies, and heaps of signature Christmas-themed fare. It's $7.99 a month to subscribe, but there's a 7-day free trial available for those who've not signed up before. If 'The Chicken Sisters' season 2 isn't streaming where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss the show while you're away from home. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are. We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN you can get right now is NordVPN. It meets the VPN needs of the vast majority of users, offering outstanding compatibility with most devices and impressive connection speeds. You can try it risk-free for 30 days if you take advantage of NordVPN's no-quibble money-back guarantee. NordVPN deal: FREE $50 / £50 Amazon gift card Boasting lightning fast speeds, great features, streaming power, and class-leading security, NordVPN is our #1 VPN. ✅ FREE Amazon gift card worth up to $50/£50✅ 4 months extra FREE!✅ 76% off usual price Use Nord to unblock Sling TV and watch "The Chicken Sisters" season 2 online with our exclusive deal. Using a VPN is incredibly simple. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K., and want to view your usual U.S. service, you'd select a U.S. server from the location list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your streaming service app — so Hulu, for example — and watch "The Chicken Sisters" season 2 online from wherever you are in the world. There's no upcoming release date for 'The Chicken Sisters' season 2 for those based in Canada. The Hallmark series only recently broadcast its inaugural season on the W Network (streaming on Stack TV), so it's unlikely that those in the Great North will see 'The Chicken Sisters' latest deep-fried antics until early next year. But don't get in too much of a flap about it… A U.S. citizen abroad? Cord-cutters out of the country can access their normal streaming services easily with a VPN like NordVPN. It's a frustrating situation for those looking to watch 'The Chicken Sisters' season 2 in the U.K.. The drama series still hasn't been picked up for broadcast outside of North America, despite the show getting its debut on Hallmark almost a year ago. NB: Americans hoping to access their home services while visiting a country like the U.K. can download a VPN to connect to their regionally restricted services, meaning it's possible to watch 'The Chicken Sisters' no matter where you're located. Moreish drama 'The Chicken Sisters' hasn't yet been snatched up for streaming Down Under, with Hallmark content being incredibly difficult to source and watch for those in least without a VPN. Away from home? U.S. citizens abroad can download a VPN to access your home OTT subscriptions and stream your favorite TV shows and movies just like you'd do back home. Take a beat before reading our how to watch 'The Chicken Sisters' season 2 guide and check out the trailer for the show's highly-anticipated return, below: As with its inaugural season, 'The Chicken Sisters' season 2 is expected to be made up of a total of eight episodes. No. But KJ Dell'Antonia's New York Times bestseller, published in 2020, was inspired by the fried chicken houses of Texas and Kansas where her parents grew up. Peacock was the go-to streamer for Hallmark TV shows and films until recently. Hallmark Plus launched its own streaming service in September 2024, which later saw its content transferred from Peacock onto the new platform, which is where you'll find 'The Chicken Sisters' season 1 and brand-new season 2 episodes. We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
