Hart of Dixie - Season 1

    If you were to take Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman and mix it up with Sweet Home Alabama, then you would most definitely get this little gem of a show. Of course the storyline is as obvious as a Hallmark Christmas movie.

---> Big town surgeon, Zoe Hart, movies to the obscure little town of Bluebell, Alabama

--->Where she unexpectedly inherits the medical practice

--->In a span of 24 hours...

---> She meets George Tucker, an irresistible (but already taken) lawyer

---> Lemon Breeland, queen bee of Bluebell and Zoe's arch rival

---> The town mayor and former NFL player, Lavon Hayes who becomes her landlord and best friend

---> And finally, the annoying--but insanely hunky--Wade Kinsella who is intent on making Zoe's time in Bluebell a misery.

Totally cliche and predictable right? But absolute comfort and fun. One reviewer said that Hart of Dixie is like one continuous romantic comedy. However, despite the humorous storylines, the characters all have their dark undertones of fear, loss, regret, anger, indecision, past mistakes, and future uncertainties. 

Dr. Zoe Hart: Born and bred New Yorker, Zoe Hart has had her future plans set on becoming a cardiovascular surgeon, just like her father, since she was a child. However, when her surgical future very quickly goes downhill, she does the unthinkable. Dr. Harvey Wilkes of Bluebell, Alabama has offered Zoe a position in his small medical practice for years. Finally Zoe agrees to join Dr. Wilkes' and hops on a bus to Alabama. 

     Zoe is not particular welcomed by Bluebell; however, her sharp and opinionated nature that borders on blunt and rude causes a great deal strife between herself and the town residents. Overtime, Zoe begins to understand the lives of these generous and interesting small town people. While she may feel like a New York duck out of water, Zoe is determined to prove herself to Bluebell and make a difference as a doctor and even more so as a free thinking woman.

Lemon Breeland: If there was anyone who could put the Belle in Southern Belle, then it's certainly Lemon Breeland. Beautiful, charming, intelligent and a downright force of nature, Lemon knows how to go after what she wants and fight to the death to get it. Upon meeting Zoe Hart, Lemon immediately marks her as a threat to her own social standing and her own personal enemy. At first glance, Lemon is a catty and superficial bully that'll run over anyone who stands in her way. As her story progresses, Lemon's true character is that of a woman who is frightened and insecure. She's had to deal with the early loss of her mother, the demands of a family legacy and dark secrets that threaten her future.

Wade Kinsella: Zoe's next door neighbor who has had it in for her from day one. While Wade isn't what you would term a 'bad boy,' his oftentimes mischievous nature, love of fun and merciless teasing of Zoe tends to land him in constant trouble. Zoe and Wade spend most of their time bickering about anything and everything. Yet, like Lemon, Wade hides a great deal of his own personal life. The son of the town drunk, who lives in the shadow of his older brother, Wade has always taken care of himself and will rarely ask for anyone's help. While Wade might have a lot of growing up to do, he has never had a solid figure in his life to look up to and is wandering day by day just trying to figure himself out.

George Tucker: While Zoe may have an immediate distaste for Bluebell, she is instantly smitten with its lawyer, George Tucker. After spending a couple of years in New York, George is the only person who understands Zoe's city girl nature. As a matter of fact, George seems to be the only person who understands Zoe at all. Yet, George for all his charm is a taken by none other than Lemon Breeland, his girlfriend of 15 years and now fiance. Needless to say, this is a punch in the gut to Zoe, but she it doesn't stop her from wanting him any less. George himself is the picture of the perfect southern gentleman whose determined and generous nature has won him the love and admiration of all of Bluebell. It's not a wonder why Zoe falls so hard for him.

Mayor Lavon Hayes: Former NFL player, Lavon Hayes returns to his hometown of Bluebell and subsequently becomes mayor, a job he loves dearly. Forever speaking about himself in 3rd person, Lavon Hayes is the first Bluebell resident who befriends Zoe after she becomes his tenant on his plantation home. Lavon's warm and friendly nature helps Zoe to adjust to small town southern life and his own oddities (such as owning an alligator named, Burt Reynolds) adds to his likable personality. As mayor, Lavon has to deal with issues and drama around every corner, but that doesn't allow him to escape from his own private problems as well. Especially a previous love affair that could damage him and his relationships if found out.

     Quirky and cute, Hart of Dixie has become my go-to feel good TV watch. I certainly wouldn't call this 'family friendly' as Wade and Zoe deal with constant onsets of sexual tension, but for the most part, the show is surprisingly clean. I love the characters, their stories and the whole crazy town of Bluebell. After watching Hostages, I needed some humor, whimsy and romance and I got the whole package here.