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No one can woo a man like Georgia Miller (now Randolph). 

In Ginny & Georgia, Brianne Howey’s vivacious Mama Peach is never single for long. Unfortunately for the men she dates, sometimes her relationships end in the man’s untimely death. But in Season 2, there are just three(!) men vying for Georgia’s affection — plus one who’s out to ruin her, but that’s less fun to explore — and all of them are very much alive by season’s end.

Each man brings something special to Georgia’s life — how’s a girl to choose? In the Season 2 finale, Georgia marries Mayor Paul Randolph (played by Scott Porter) after she confesses a lot (but certainly not all) of her past sins to him… and then she gets arrested for murder mid-wedding, somewhat ruining the mood.

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‘Til arrest do us part: Georgia (Brianne Howey) faces the music mid first dance.

Then there’s Ginny’s dad, Zion (Nathan Mitchell), Georgia’s first true love. He’s always in the picture, supporting and calming his ex when she needs him most — though he’s dating someone new in Season 2.

And let’s not forget about Joe (Raymond Ablack)! The owner of Blue Farm Café has known and loved Georgia the longest, after meeting her randomly when they were teens. That chance encounter quite literally saved Georgia’s life, but now that their past connection is out in the open, where do they go from here?

Don’t worry, we have just as many questions as you, so we sat down with Porter, Mitchell and Ablack to find out which man they think is the inimitable Georgia’s perfect match and who’ll be visiting her in prison. (We joke! We hope?!) 

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Paul (Scott Porter) sweeps his bride-to-be off her feet. 

Paul’s parents have certainly been apprehensive about Georgia from the beginning. Were you surprised he didn’t give in to their pressure to end their engagement?
Scott Porter: No, I wasn’t surprised by the pushback Paul gave his parents. If you follow Paul, he wants to fight against his station in life. He seems very proud of making his own way, making his name and following his own path. Paul is very comfortable with making his own choices. He expected his parents to immediately recoil at the idea of the engagement to Georgia Miller.

Do you think Georgia’s actions are a hindrance to Paul’s career?
Porter: The things that [Georgia] has done in her past are very dangerous for somebody trying to move up in politics. Paul has said he wants to be governor by age 40. There’s something that’s a hindrance to his career that Georgia brings along with her. However, in the first season, he saw something in her that made him fall madly in love with her as a person and partner. Paul really does believe that together they can be unstoppable. He knows that she’s the kind of person that can color outside the lines sometimes when he might not be able to, and there’s something very valuable about that.

So far, Paul has stuck beside Georgia. However, with her arrest at their wedding, do you think that’s the last straw for Paul, or will the couple be able to move past it?
Porter: In Season 1, there was a conversation between Paul and Georgia where Paul basically says everybody has their stuff. Paul told her, “Forget about the past; let’s look forward. I know who you are in this moment, and we can forge a future together.” So his coming to the defense of Georgia throughout Season 2 was not a surprise to me. He’s very comfortable as this town’s mayor and the power it brings, and you see him flex that a little bit at the end of Season 2 in the confrontation with Gil [Aaron Ashmore], which was so lovely. There is a sense of power and danger when it comes to Paul, when he wants to utilize his family name and position of power.

That being said, he wants honesty from Georgia. He must know the truth to fight for her and help protect them. He says to her, “I will not save you; you will do that yourself,” because he understands how strong Georgia is, how capable she is. Paul wants to be a partner in that, and he wants to keep that family safe — that’s his main goal in Season 2. That’s why he fights fiercely to get to the bottom of what’s been bothering Georgia all year. Now that the end of Season 2 has arrived and we’ve seen an arrest at the wedding, I don’t know where Paul goes from here.

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Ginny (Antonia Gentry) confides in her father, Zion (Nathan Mitchell), in Season 2.

Fans really got to see Zion and Ginny’s close-knit relationship this season. How did you and Antonia build that trust with one another?
Nathan Mitchell: It’s funny because it’s felt like it’s always been there. From the beginning, there’s a lot of ease and fun working with Toni. It grew out of being there for each other as scene partners and becoming friends through the show. Toni could go to some really deep, heavy, vulnerable places, and she knew I’d be there in whatever capacity she needed. And likewise, just seeing Toni go there was an inspiration for me. It took a lot for both of us personally because to go to those places as actors you have to dig deep. But there’s a shared trust that we have that made the process as easy as it could be.

Zion and Ginny have poignant discussions about race and identity this season, as do Zion and his parents and aunt. Can you talk a little about why that’s so important to showcase? 
Mitchell: Zion and his family have discussions we don’t always see on TV. There’s a thing about being Black and in America or the West where there are realities you have to deal with and situations you must navigate. Some of those are overt, some are subtle, and it’s easy for those issues to be invisible if you’re not living that experience. So to get to have those dialogues and bring light to some of the dimensions that can be experienced as a Black person was important to me because those things matter. I always try to make sure that what Zion is doing is in line with who he is and reflects the truth of what it’s like to be a Black man.

Zion gets a new love interest this season, Simone [Vinessa Antoine]. They seem pretty right for each other. Where do you see that relationship going?
Mitchell: I think Simone has the potential to be a lasting presence in Zion’s life. She’s wonderful. Simone complements Zion in so many ways, and she’s an amazing, mature person who’s cool, she’s relaxed, she has style, she has her own insights into things and she has knowledge of life in the world that Zion doesn’t. And she complements him very well — they vibe very well together.

What do you make of Zion’s parents’ approval of Simone over Georgia?
Mitchell: On paper, Simone sounds like the full package. She’s a lawyer. She went to a school they approve of and has her life together. From his mom’s standpoint, she sees Simone as someone on Zion’s level. And whenever you start a relationship by taking someone’s grandchild away from them, it’ll be a little hard to get over that hurdle. So Georgia still has a bit of work to do in that area.

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Joe (Raymond Ablack) and Georgia talk sunglasses and sandwiches.

Speaking of hurdles, in Season 2, we finally see Joe confronting Georgia about their past connection. Were you surprised to see that moment so soon in the series?

Raymond Ablack: It feels like a natural progression.There’s a lot more to it than just the confrontation, but it feels warranted. 

How did you and Brianne navigate filming that scene? Was it intense?
Ablack: It’s not difficult because she makes it so easy. I cannot sing Brianne’s praises enough. She and Toni carry our show in more ways than just their performance. They make the environment a place where people want to come and can feel comfortable and capable to be their best selves in the workplace and on set. As an actor across from her, she’s so generous that it’s not difficult. 

Now the truth’s out in the open, what will change in Joe and Georgia’s relationship?
Ablack: That’s a question for the writers, but if it were me, their friendship and relationship are more nuanced, complex and complicated than simply holding a grudge or being upset with each other. There’s a lot more in there. You can be upset and still support and be friends, or there’s a whole world of options available to both of them with each other.

A major shocker this season was Joe and Cynthia’s (Sabrina Grdevich) hookup. How did you feel about their brief romance? 
Ablack: I didn’t see it coming at all. But the two were good outlets for each other. I was very excited by that storyline. Sabrina is a brilliant local Toronto actor, and I was fortunate to work with her. Like Brianne, she’s very generous and takes care of you.

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Joe (Raymond Ablack), Zion (Nathan Mitchell) and Paul (Scott Porter).

OK, let’s get down to it. In your opinion, why is your character the best man for Georgia?
Porter: Paul loves Georgia truly, and he loves Ginny and Austin as well. He fought to be a part of that life, and he was so on his heels all season long trying to assimilate into the Miller family, which is full of so much craziness and so much quirkiness. Just as he was starting to settle in, it seemingly might be all ripped from them. So I’m interested to see what Paul does next and how fiercely he’ll fight for this. And as far as Paul goes, I don’t think there’s anybody else in Wellsbury for him. Not at this time. If Georgia and Paul were to fall apart, Paul would be looking for a way to get away from her because [with] a love that strong, being in the vicinity of that person after something has fallen apart can be very hurtful. So I wouldn’t be surprised to see Paul get out of her orbit as quickly as possible if things did fall apart. I believe he’ll fight for it, but beyond that, who knows?
Mitchell: When it comes to Zion and Georgia, it’s not a choice. If you put them in the same room for long enough, eventually they’ll end up very close together. That’s the magic in their relationship. You have some people where it’s like you’re not choosing them — it is them. They’re always going to love each other. The question is how they’ll love each other. That’s the question the show will answer as we go on. Zion will always understand Georgia, and he can handle everything she is. His calming vibe complements her fiery nature, but he also has some fire himself that he brings to their passion. We can talk about who’s the best man for Georgia, but I think Zion is the man for Georgia.

What do you think, Raymond? Could Georgia end up with Joe?
Ablack: I feel that Joe is the best partner for Georgia, but that’s only if that’s what Georgia is looking for or needs or wants. There’s nothing that Joe needs to exploit or gain from her. I feel he just wants to love her, and if that’s also compatible with Georgia, I think they’d be a good match for each other. 

If Georgia did end up with your character, where would you like to see them in 10 years? Would he survive the relationship?
Ablack: I think they’d be that old couple that’s always at each other’s throats and always fighting, but somehow you know these two are perfect for each other and love each other intensely. I love the idea of them in the future. Weirdly, they’d have each other’s back and have each other covered on all sides in those clever, tricky ways that they both can operate in.
Mitchell: In 10 years, I see them in this cool relationship where they’re together, they’re in love, they’re happy and they also give each other space. I could see Zion going off on a trip to do photography for a few weeks. I can see Georgia building her career, whether it’s in politics or business, and doing that. I can see them also both supporting each other and growing from that. So there are ways in which they’re different, but the beautiful thing about the relationship is they’ve always given each other space to be who they are.

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Ginny throws her mom a killer bachelorette party.

OK, say your character doesn’t end up with Georgia. Who are you shipping?
Porter: This is a little bit of a leading question, your honor. [laughs] There’s so much built into the Joe and Georgia history. However, as Paul said, those people knew you in the past, and Georgia is a more evolved person, and she’s in a place now where maybe people who thought they knew her don’t know her as well as they believe they do. That being said, whoever she ends up with, I want her to find peace and safety. She’s been on the run for so long. She needs a place where she can settle. So wherever that is, I hope Georgia ends up there.
Mitchell: That’s the thing. Zion not ending up with Georgia is not an unhappy ending. There are different ways we can love people, and sometimes loving someone is just being in the same room as them. But I can see a more mature version of Zion and Georgia just loving each other, being friends and supporting each other. I also see the potential of Joe. So if Georgia’s happy with Joe, that’s cool. But Zion will always be there in some capacity.
Ablack: If you’re asking Raymond, no, I’d prefer to see her happy on her own. I’d love for Joe and her to be happy together, but I’d like Georgia to be able to sustain herself, take care of herself and feel comfortable and safe without any partner. She doesn’t need that, but if she did want to have one, I’d like her to be with Joe. I’m biased there.

This interview was edited for clarity and length.

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