Hope you’ve stocked up on wine, “Mistresses” fans, because according to reports, you’ll definitely need a glass or two when Season 3 premieres on Thursday. And because the upcoming installment is reportedly filled to the brim with jaw-dropping moments, ABC extended the premiere episode another hour, which means double the drama for your favorite mistresses.

However, one member of the beloved foursome will be notably absent from the two-part premiere episode: Savi (Alyssa Milano). Here are seven things you should know about Savi’s disappearance from Season 3 before episode 1 and 2 air on Thursday:

1. Alyssa Milano left “Mistresses.” In October 2014, Milano announced the shocking news that she was leaving the series. The 42-year-old actress addressed her heartbroken fans on Twitter, explaining why she was bidding the drama bon voyage.

“After two wonderful seasons in Los Angeles, the studio has decided to shoot Season 3 of ‘Mistresses’ in Vancouver, Canada, for financial reasons,” the actress explained. “It’s with a heavy heart that I have decided I can’t relocate.”

2. Why did Alyssa Milano quit? Milano elaborated that her decision was based solely on her family.

“I have two babies under 4. Being a mother and a wife comes first, and I just cannot uproot my children and separate the family by moving away,” she stated. Milano and husband David Bugilari have two children, son Milo (born in 2011) and daughter Elizabella (2014). “I will miss this job desperately and wish everyone the absolute best,” she concluded. Read the rest of this entry