The Chicken Sisters

The Chicken Sisters is a pleasant, often amusing show that has a good cast and wraps family drama in a refreshing package.

“Chicken Sisters” is a sweet, entertaining enough trifle.

Director Kimmy Gatewood makes sure the first episodes have force and takes full advantage of the spackling Martindale can do. Fewer bromides might make this a better series but it takes the Hallmark model and turns it ever so slightly so newcomers can find a handle. Like “Desperate Housewives,” “Chicken Sisters” delights in its ability to shock and thaw.