“In times that we are in now or will face, it’s like to laugh at ourselves and to be able to do like a real belly laugh, that’s all I’m looking for,” she shared. “That’s the legacy I want to leave with that people really enjoyed it and people laughed. I was part of the process from concept to editing it and I still watch it and laugh. Those people still make me laugh.”

As for what’s to come for part two of the second season, Hicks revealed to Shadow and Act that unexpected surprises are on the way that the show has been building up to. In short, fans will see why things go down but still won’t necessarily see it coming. While there’s no official premiere date, she believes there’s a possibility for this fall. Stay tuned!

The Upshaws season 2, Part 1, is currently streaming on Netflix.

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