EW: The season premiere saw Lady Mae give a stirring speech at the churchs annual Womens Day event.
Is she angling herself as potential head of the church?
MERLE DANDRIDGE:I think Lady Mae has always been the greatest protector of the church.
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Charity and Kevin have definitely hit a rocky patch after his confession about his sexuality.
Will the rest of the family ever find out that Kevin is gay and will it matter?
But I dont believe it will matter to the family.
How and why did that happen?
Thats going to be the big question, and thats why people should tune into season 2!
Its worth noting that Lady Mae didnt exactly welcome Mac home with open arms.
How will that dynamic play out next season?
With Mac back home, Mae has to make room for him.
Not out of sisterly devotion to her brother but out of fear that he will out them.
Hes got them handcuffed now.
The tension between Grace and her ex-husband is unbelievable.
Will we ever find out how they became a couple in the first place?
So its no wonder why this relationship ended.
It was like putting a square peg into a round hole.
But I think were going to see more of that story, and their past.
I think Grace has a lot to figure out before she can find her boo.
I dont think shed be healthy for Noah right now.
What are you most excited about tackling in the shows second season?
Im so excited to head back to work.
Grace now knows her place, her work, and what shes supposed to do.
Shes going to be a confident, proactive, sword-wielding Grace in season 2.
Well have to see.
Its been quite a season.
Looking back, what was the hardest scene to film in season 1?
The dinner scene in the first episode.
Without a doubt, that was one of the most challenging scenes to film.
This season you shared some wonderful scenes with Oprah, who played Mavis.
Is there any chance she could return to the show next season?
Theres always room for Oprah.
Aunt Mavis is the conscience, the one on the outside that sees everything with perspective.
