For MacDowell, that journey began with “Cedar Cove.” Premiering in 2013, not only did “Cedar Cove” make history as Hallmark Channel’s first-ever scripted series, it also marked MacDowell’s first project for the network. “And I was offered ‘Cedar Cove,’ and I loved the script and I really wanted to do TV,” she added. “They’re sharp, they’re really sharp. “But they’re talented, you know, they’re really talented,” she said.