For the last few years, Hallmark has made a name for itself with emotional shows like When Calls the Heart and The Way Home. With both series being successful for the network, it's only fitting folks get the chance to see a new heartwarming story come to light. Well, Hallmark is ready to do just that, and they're taking viewers to a fictional town that has a lot of drama ... and fried poultry.
The Chicken Sisters is the first drama series to debut on the all-new streamer Hallmark+, set to premiere on Tuesday, September 10. Fans will get to see a tale of two feuding families who both own chicken restaurants. While we won't spoil all the details for you, let's just say these folks will be finding themselves in each other's orbits in ways that they never expected to come together.
With names like Lea Thompson, Wendie Malick and way more starring in the show, why not learn more about The Chicken Sisters? After all, the title alone has us wanting to know more. And based on the clues we discovered about the upcoming drama, we're sure you'll want to watch it too.
What is The Chicken Sisters about?
According to a press release from Variety, the new series is based on the New York Times best-selling novel of the same name by K.J. Dell’Antonia.
The eight-episode series will follow a group of women whose families run competing restaurants in the fictional town of Merinac, Kansas. When one woman finds out about a new reality show that will give $100,000 to the winners, she decides to put the two establishments in for a chance to claim the coveted winning title. The only issue? This woman is the daughter of one restaurant, while marrying into the other ... meaning a lot of bad blood has brewed between the two families over the last few generations. Secrets not only get uncovered, but it leaves folks picking sides.
"When I read The Chicken Sisters, I fell in love with these characters," executive producer Annie Mebane said in an official statement. "On the surface, the show is about two restaurants competing on a reality show, but it’s about the baggage we pass down through the generations and learning to unpack it. I love telling this multigenerational story focused on women: their frustrations, their desires, and ultimately, their healing. We’ve assembled an incredible cast, and we can’t wait to welcome audiences to Merinac."
Sounds like something to tune into!
Who is in the cast of The Chicken Sisters?
Hallmark revealed the majority of the cast who would star in The Chicken Sisters, and here is who fans can expect to see on their screens:
- Schuyler Fisk as Amanda Moore Hillier
- Lea Thompson as Nancy Hillier
- Genevieve Angelson as Mae Moore, Amanda's sister
- Wendie Malick as Augusta "Gus" Moore
- Margo Martindale as the Narrator
- James Kot as Frank Hillier Jr.
- Rukiya Bernard as Sabrina Skye
- Ektor Rivera as Sergio
What's more, it looks like the cast loves working with each other. As Genevieve Angelson posted on Instagram on September 3, she showed a behind-the-scenes video montage of making the series.
"With one week til the premiere, it’s got me thinking to one week before we started shooting when these sisters were just new friends," she wrote. "God I love these people. tune in next week for 2 episodes of #thechickensisters on the new streamer @hallmarkplus."
Is there a sneak peek of The Chicken Sisters online?
You bet! Hallmark+ dropped a first look at the new drama on YouTube on July 18, with Lea sharing the good news with viewers online.
"Hi, I'm Lea Thompson," she began the one-minute clip. "Please enjoy this exclusive sneak peek of the original series The Chicken Sisters."
Well, this looks intriguing ...
How can I watch and stream The Chicken Sisters?
When the time comes to watch The Chicken Sisters, fans can stream the series exclusively on Hallmark+. The first episode will air starting Tuesday, September 10, 2024, with new installments dropping every Thursday starting September 12, 2024.
Before watching, make sure you sign up to get access to Hallmark+. Plans for the streamer start at $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year, and the membership will include benefits and rewards for the entire brand (like a $5 coupon for Hallmark's Gold Crown Store every month and much more). Once you have an account, you can watch The Chicken Sisters online or on a mobile device.
As the entertainment and news associate editor for Good Housekeeping, Adrianna (she/her) writes about everything TV, movies, music and pop culture. She graduated from Yeshiva University with a B.A. in journalism and a minor in business management. She covers shows like The Rookie, 9-1-1 and Grey's Anatomy, though when she’s not watching the latest show on Netflix, she’s taking martial arts or drinking way too much coffee.
