Sweet Magnolias - season 3...

[youngestisapsycho]

is now on Netflix 🙂

Really wanted to like Sweet Magnolias....watched all Season 1. But only about 10-15m of E1 S2. Can't even put my finger on it. Too saccharin (sp?). The religious undertones. The drama. Yet I really enjoy Virgin River which is very similar.

But I'm stuck for something watch. Might just give it another shot.

I'm going to give it a go I think also, I loved Virgin River and Everwood and I'm now watching Chesapeake shores so will watch this next. I did watch the first episode of series one but wasn't sure. Is it similar OP, to the other ones I mentioned if you have watched them

Yes very much the same.

I'm on ep3 atm, was really looking forward to the new series but I'm finding it a bit slow. I do love the intro though, I never skip it!

Ooooh thank you! The OH is at the cricket all of next weekend, so that's that sorted.

Enjoyed the previous two seasons but finding it quite grating this season. As PP said, so saccharine and religious - lots of have a blessed day 🤢I’ll still watch it but it’s hard work. Jamie Lynn spears is the worst actress I’ve seen in ages.

This was a guilty pleasure for me although I felt the second series went a bit too 'praise Jesus' for my taste. I suppose their test audiences must have given feedback of 'y'all need more godliness in your show'.

I really love it, just the brainlessness (if that's a word) of it.
It is all very "cutesty" though.
Love Virgin River and Firefly Lane, just started Chesapeake Shore. All this small town American saccharin drama is sometimes all I can be bothered to concentrate on. My brain is tired 😫

It's an easy watch which doesn't demand anything of the viewer.

The preachy moralistic therapy-speak is so unrealistic; the adults all talk as if they are enacting a role-play for a communication skills class.
But the worst thing about it is Chris Klein's accent.

There is a lot of talk about prayer but does anyone actually go to church?

Yes to the accent, every time I hear "NO-reeen" my gears start grinding. I've now finished s3 and felt it hot better as the episodes went on.

Thanks for the heads up. I'll look later tonight.

Agree with Chris Kleins accent. I always use subtitles and usually mute his scenes 🤣

Also what's the deal with the tops wearing them with just a partial bit tucked in? I've noticed it twice and I am only on episode 2!

Yes… his voice is awful… I mute too 😂😂

I’m finding the dialogue so ridiculously unrealistic! No one talks to each other like that! All the teenagers being so well behaved and telling their parents they love them at every opportunity?! I enjoyed season 1 and 2 but I think I’m too hot and menopausal for this season. May wait until the weathers cooler 😆

Loved Seasons 1 & 2 but I'm really struggling with this latest season.

The whole Maddy & Cal friendship thing was ridiculous and the scavenger hunt episode was actually embarrassing to watch. I do feel it's got better since that episode though so will see it through to the end.

So pleased I’ve found this thread, but also disappointed no one has mentioned Dana Sue and her belts!

I was just wondering if season three is worth it. The other two seasons were like audiovisual wallpaper and rather insipid. You lot aren't convincing me to continue!

I agree the scavenger hunt episode was awful. And if its such a massive event how come they've never mentioned it before 🤣

@SgtCatherineCawood

I agree the scavenger hunt episode was awful. And if its such a massive event how come they've never mentioned it before 🤣

That seems to happen a lot in the "small town America" genre.
Massive "annual" events only occur in one season, There is often a different one next season.

I switched off half way through the scavenger hunt, the taunting and bigging up seemed to drag on and on. Also tired of everybody having to work through feelings. Nothing is actually happening, it's just one big therapy session. If you're telling me it picks up I might move on to episode 4 but I want assurances.

I've finished season 3 already, it was a bit slow and definitely not as good as 1&2.

I loved Virgin River and Firefly Lane though. What else might I like that's similar 😊

@DumpedByText did you see new episodes of Virgin River coming 7th September? I was just going to recommend When calls the heart but I've just noticed Netflix have got rid of the first 4 seasons 🙄

So looking forward to Virgin River, I loved every bit of it!

Wonder how pregnant she'll be now 🤣