“Reba McEntire has proven herself to be a talented actor across the last 30 years, but her role on Big Sky: Deadly Trails seemed like it might stretch her.

“Wednesday night’s debut on ABC showed that her contribution to the third season of the show is more nuanced than we thought.

“Calling Sunny Barnes a villain or antagonist just isn’t true, at least not yet. Trailers for the show led us to believe that she had something to do with mysterious behavior and a disappearance at her Sunny Day Excursions.

“The singer’s familiar, hail-fellow-well-met front makes her the right person to play an outgoing trailer outfit tailored to those who enjoy glamping. During a few quiet closeups, she’s asked to show remorse, worry and a mother’s concern.””

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