Star Talks Emotional Extremes, House Arrest, and Georgia’s Unraveling Arc

Brianne Howey has played the fiercely protective, enigmatic Georgia in Netflix’s Ginny & Georgia since its debut, but season three demanded a deeper dive into emotional territory.

With Georgia now facing trial for the murder of Tom Fuller, the character’s third-season arc strips away her composure and bravado.

“This was Georgia’s breakdown season in order to get to her breakthrough,” says Brianne Howey, reflecting on the intensity of the latest installment.

“The consequences had to be equally as extreme to rattle her enough to see outside of herself.”

A Shift in Georgia’s Narrative

The new season picks up with Georgia under house arrest following her dramatic wedding-day arrest.

As the court proceedings unfold, Georgia’s carefully constructed facade unravels.

She loses her husband Paul, her children are taken from her, and her secretive past is exposed publicly.

“She’s a caged animal this season,” says Brianne Howey. “Hopeless, helpless, depressed, drunk. Still trying to protect her family, but barely holding on to it.”

Leaning on the Cast—and the Material

For Howey, navigating Georgia’s emotional decay was possible thanks to her castmates, especially co-star Antonia Gentry.

“Tony is the biggest support system I have,” Howey shares. “Some of these scenes are scary to do, and I know she has my back.”

The actors’ dynamic translates on screen, notably in a scene where Georgia comforts Ginny through a door—an emotional turning point for both characters.

“It was one of the first times we saw Georgia truly put someone else first. That moment showed growth,” says Brianne Howey.

Playing a Character of Contradictions

Balancing Georgia’s humor with the show’s dark themes remains a constant challenge.

“Tonally, Georgia takes hard right and left turns,” Brianne Howey explains. “It’s part of her con—her magic trick. She’s distracting you from her secrets.”

This complexity, however, is what initially drew Howey to the role. “The audition process pushed me to switch from comedy to drama mid-scene. Now I see why,” she adds.

Scenes That Stand Out

The most difficult moments this season also proved the most rewarding. One standout for Brianne Howey was Georgia’s mistaken belief that Ginny was suicidal.

“It was heartbreaking,” she says. “Especially now that I have a daughter. It was emotionally intense but cathartic.”

Even confined to a single setting—Georgia’s home—the character’s internal collapse took center stage.

“The devastation had to be this extreme for her to start to change,” Howey notes.

A Complicated Love Life—and Legal Fate

Viewers also watched Georgia’s marriage crumble. Though Howey believes Georgia genuinely loved Paul, she acknowledges the character’s skewed understanding of relationships.

“Her emotional tool belt is limited. Her idea of love is flawed.”

As for whether Georgia should have gone to prison, Howey supports the writers’ compromise. “House arrest, jail, freedom—it all felt balanced,” she says. “Georgia now has to live with the shame of what her children are capable of.”

Season Finale Shock—and Looking Ahead

Season three ends with a twist: Georgia is pregnant. Howey admits the reveal caught her off guard. “I was shocked,” she says. “But I love the cliffhanger. It’s going to be a tangled web next season.”

With season four confirmed, Brianne Howey hopes Georgia continues to evolve. “She’s resilient. I want her to work on her relationship with Ginny and Austin, to stay self-aware, and maybe even confront her family history more deeply.”

And what should fans brace for? “It’s a real role reversal this season,” she teases. “Ginny and Georgia take pages from each other’s books—it’s a fun ride.”

Season three of Ginny & Georgia is now streaming on Netflix.