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Sweet Magnolias - season 3...

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youngestisapsycho · 20/07/2023 14:34

is now on Netflix 🙂

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RCOR · 20/07/2023 17:50

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.

User894532765 · 20/07/2023 20:09

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

youngestisapsycho · 20/07/2023 21:30

Yes very much the same.

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InTheCludgie · 20/07/2023 21:41

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!

IDontLikePinaColadas · 20/07/2023 21:42

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

Krawnprackers · 21/07/2023 23:01

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.

RitzyMcFitzy · 21/07/2023 23:03

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'.

jaffacakeany1 · 21/07/2023 23:23

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 😫

Faircastle · 23/07/2023 16:16

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.

marcopront · 26/07/2023 14:25

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

InTheCludgie · 26/07/2023 19:30

Faircastle · 23/07/2023 16:16

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.

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.

caringcarer · 26/07/2023 20:40

youngestisapsycho · 20/07/2023 14:34

is now on Netflix 🙂

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

SgtCatherineCawood · 26/07/2023 21:45

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!

youngestisapsycho · 27/07/2023 08:11

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

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ButtOutBobsMum · 28/07/2023 07:55

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 😆

TellerTuesday · 28/07/2023 08:05

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.

HPD76 · 02/08/2023 02:15

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

MrsJamin · 02/08/2023 06:00

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!

SgtCatherineCawood · 02/08/2023 08:09

TellerTuesday · 28/07/2023 08:05

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.

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

marcopront · 02/08/2023 09:06

@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.

Melony75 · 02/08/2023 09:25

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.

DumpedByText · 02/08/2023 09:30

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 😊

SgtCatherineCawood · 02/08/2023 09:36

@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 🙄

DumpedByText · 02/08/2023 09:42

SgtCatherineCawood · 02/08/2023 09:36

@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!

SgtCatherineCawood · 02/08/2023 09:44

Wonder how pregnant she'll be now 🤣