Hart of Dixie - Season 2

     Character development would probably be the most apt description for the second run of Dr. Zoe Hart's chronicles in Bluebell, Alabama. Characters that I initially thought were boring really came into their own, disasters can become life changing miracles, cliche relationships took unexpected turns and unexpected love stories came from absolutely nowhere. Season 2 was exceptionally good and like with season 1, the drama, romance and humor were all equally balanced out. 

Zoe Hart: Zoe's year in Alabama has really brought about a new type of woman. She's no longer the demanding and at times snobbish city doctor she was when she arrived. As typical in shows like this, romance and relationships are at the forefront. At the end of season 1, Zoe finds herself caught between two men. George Tucker, who has literally sacrificed everything for her and Wade Kinsella, whom Zoe has begun to see is more than he initially shows. However, Zoe takes the unexpected path and swears off all dating...while pursuing a very intense Friends with Benefits relationship with Wade. Eventually her and Wade come to a crossroads in their 'casual sex' agreement and both find that true and real love takes great responsibility, of which neither of them have been able to obtain.

Lemon Breeland: Great change takes time and in the case of Lemon Breeland it could have taken 30 years or 5 minutes. When Lemon is left at the alter (actually she was left in the dressing room) she could have just shut down and died. However, she surprises everyone, including herself, when she gets up and forges a new life. A new life meaning, moving out of her father's home, finding a job and trying to understand other people and their problems, not just her own. Not to say that Lemon has changed entirely. She can still be the same sarcastic, catty, headstrong, no bars hold southern belle she was in season 1. Yet, this new Lemon (or Lemon 2.0 as everyone calls her) seems to be making more of a likeable impact on the citizens of Bluebell. 

Wade Kinsella: While Wade may not have advanced in growth like everyone else, the first part of growth is acknowledging the harmful flaws in your life. In Wade's case, it's his recklessness, philandering and drinking. His relationship with Zoe becomes paramount in his character development. Before, no one really cared about what Wade did with his life, including Wade...at least that's the image he projects. However, Zoe Hart has caught glimpses of the struggling and hurting young man, who is desperate for a respectable life. Yet, there is one thing forever standing in Wade's way. His drinking. And his drinking may bring about bi-polar disorder which can probably explain his recklessness and his promiscuous lifestyle. All of these combined in one night damages his and Zoe's blossoming relationship, but also makes Wade look at the true damage he has done to himself.

George Tucker: Good ole' George Tucker. Bluebell's favorite son and golden boy. And I who thought was the most boring character in the whole show. My opinion of George has changed greatly since season 1. After George leaves Lemon for Zoe, only to have Zoe turn him down, George has begun to realize that he has never actually done what he wants to do. Everybody else from his parents to Lemon have planned out George's life. And while his and Lemons love story was real and genuine, the plans you make at 14 years old together, can change overtime when you're adults. George spends season 2 trying to figure himself out. He actually becomes fun and relaxed, not always worrying about Lemon, his parents or even his image. While George isn't necessarily lost, he's finding his way as to the man he's really meant to be. 

Lavon Hayes: Lavon has changed the least. Because when you're as awesome as he is, why fix what's not broken? Like with everyone else, Lavon struggles with love and companionship. When his old childhood sweetheart returns, reigniting his love for her, Lavon becomes the center of a battling conflicts between several woman in Bluebell. It's difficult to see such a wonderful guy like him get heartbroken over and over again. And while he struggles with the matters of love, it does not deter him from his duty as mayor of Bluebell. Whether it's mending broken friendships, giving sound counsel and wisdom or just being an honest and loyal friend. (And he still does speak about himself in the 3rd person, which I will always find hysterical.)

    I loved this season! Everything and everyone was just written perfectly! I especially enjoyed Zoe and Wade's continuing romance. It's not perfect, it's flawed, it's passionate and has been badly damaged, but they move on and become stronger people in spite of it. Wade and Lemon were the absolutely best written characters in the show! Lemon has become quite the heroine in her own right, while Wade just gets better and better as he comes to terms with his own detrimental life mistakes. And Zoe...well Zoe just continues to adjust to the oddities of the town of Bluebell. The ups and downs, the good and the bad, the strange and the even stranger.