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Just as the sister wives get comfortable with fourth wife Robyn and her children; the Brown family is once again thrown into turmoil. Coming out of the closet has changed some things for the better, as they don't have to hide their lifestyle anymore, but immediately after going public as polygamists they learn that they are under investigation by the police. They try to go on with their lives, but the tension mounts steadily, until finally, fearing that their happy, loving family could be torn apart, the Browns make an enormous decision. It's a decision that will change their lives forever.
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34 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
There are reality shows for minor celebrities, musicians, tattoo artists, rich brats, people with huge families, lesbians, superheroes, and presidential wannabes.
And with "Sister Wives Season 1," you can add polygamists (or rather, polygynists) to the long list of slightly-off-the-norm people who have put themselves on reality TV. And while this show initially seems like an interesting glimpse into a family with, um, unconventional marriage habits, it starts getting disturbing and creepy as we see more of the family patriarch.
That would be Kody Brown, who belongs to a sect that splintered off the Mormon Church about a century ago (they share many of the tenets, but still practice polgamy). He lives in an enormous house with his three wives -- bubbly Christine, down-to-earth Meri, and earth-mama Janelle -- and their vast brood of children.
Over the course of the show, a few subplots crop up. Kody courts and becomes engaged to the weepy Robyn. Christine gives birth to her sixth baby, Truely. And as the family prepares for a new wedding, Kody's obvious favoritism makes some waves among his other wives -- especially when he takes Robyn on an 11-day California honeymoon.
I don't support polygamy, but I made my best effort to go into "Sister Wives" with an open mind, since I know that some people can make unconventional lifestyles work for them. And "Sister Wives" does live up to its name, since Janelle, Meri and Christine are all likable women who have a strong bond of trust, love and honesty with one another. It's also fascinating to see how the children in such a lifestyle turn out, and the attitudes they have.
But after a few episodes, the cracks in the "plig" lifestyle start to show. The biggest problem is Kody. This guy is CREEPY. While he presents himself as a good ol' country boy with lots of love to spread around, he comes across as very controlling and insensitive. Whenever one of the wives speaks of their life in a less-than-effusive manner, he fixes his icy, beady eyes on them and just STARES coldly.
To make matters worse, he's a huge hypocrite (he claims the idea of a woman with two sex partners is "vulgar," "sickening" and "wrong to God and nature"), hugely insensitive, neglects his three wives in favor of a skinny young woman, and seems intent on keeping his wives stuck to him with repeated pregnancies.
Here's an example: When Meri (who wants a college degree) tearfully admits that her only daughter is the only thing keeping her married, you can see the gears turning in his head: "Oooh, I better knock her up so she doesn't leave me when the kid goes off to the Naval Academy." Sure enough, a few episodes later he tries to convince her to have in vitro fertilization, and is upset when she says no.
And as likable as the three main women are, it's kind of disturbing to hear them dismissing their own feelings, the downsides of polygamy, and Kody's insensitivity. They make so many excuses (oh, Robyn "needs" a week and a half honeymoon and a huge wedding) that you just want to hammer on the TV screen and shout, "Grow a backbone and stop making excuses, ladies!"
"Sister Wives Season 1" is a twofold enlightenment -- it gives you insights into the dynamics and family life of the "sister wives," but it also shows you the misogyny and creepiness that often squats in the middle of their family.
And with "Sister Wives Season 1," you can add polygamists (or rather, polygynists) to the long list of slightly-off-the-norm people who have put themselves on reality TV. And while this show initially seems like an interesting glimpse into a family with, um, unconventional marriage habits, it starts getting disturbing and creepy as we see more of the family patriarch.
That would be Kody Brown, who belongs to a sect that splintered off the Mormon Church about a century ago (they share many of the tenets, but still practice polgamy). He lives in an enormous house with his three wives -- bubbly Christine, down-to-earth Meri, and earth-mama Janelle -- and their vast brood of children.
Over the course of the show, a few subplots crop up. Kody courts and becomes engaged to the weepy Robyn. Christine gives birth to her sixth baby, Truely. And as the family prepares for a new wedding, Kody's obvious favoritism makes some waves among his other wives -- especially when he takes Robyn on an 11-day California honeymoon.
I don't support polygamy, but I made my best effort to go into "Sister Wives" with an open mind, since I know that some people can make unconventional lifestyles work for them. And "Sister Wives" does live up to its name, since Janelle, Meri and Christine are all likable women who have a strong bond of trust, love and honesty with one another. It's also fascinating to see how the children in such a lifestyle turn out, and the attitudes they have.
But after a few episodes, the cracks in the "plig" lifestyle start to show. The biggest problem is Kody. This guy is CREEPY. While he presents himself as a good ol' country boy with lots of love to spread around, he comes across as very controlling and insensitive. Whenever one of the wives speaks of their life in a less-than-effusive manner, he fixes his icy, beady eyes on them and just STARES coldly.
To make matters worse, he's a huge hypocrite (he claims the idea of a woman with two sex partners is "vulgar," "sickening" and "wrong to God and nature"), hugely insensitive, neglects his three wives in favor of a skinny young woman, and seems intent on keeping his wives stuck to him with repeated pregnancies.
Here's an example: When Meri (who wants a college degree) tearfully admits that her only daughter is the only thing keeping her married, you can see the gears turning in his head: "Oooh, I better knock her up so she doesn't leave me when the kid goes off to the Naval Academy." Sure enough, a few episodes later he tries to convince her to have in vitro fertilization, and is upset when she says no.
And as likable as the three main women are, it's kind of disturbing to hear them dismissing their own feelings, the downsides of polygamy, and Kody's insensitivity. They make so many excuses (oh, Robyn "needs" a week and a half honeymoon and a huge wedding) that you just want to hammer on the TV screen and shout, "Grow a backbone and stop making excuses, ladies!"
"Sister Wives Season 1" is a twofold enlightenment -- it gives you insights into the dynamics and family life of the "sister wives," but it also shows you the misogyny and creepiness that often squats in the middle of their family.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
One Man, Three Wives, One Fiancee (I Can't Even Count The Children)--Fascinating Topic With Superficial Execution
April 17, 2011
Format:DVD
In a bold programming stroke, TLC flouted convention and dropped "Sister Wives" onto its 2010 TV schedule. A reality TV show in which the subject matter is considered both taboo and illegal is a daring bit of maneuvering that might have garnered TLC more press than actual viewers though. In truth, I don't watch many of these types of reality show--but I suspect people tune in because they identify with the participants or because the antics are so outrageous, they can't wait to see what happens next. As an avid fan of "Big Love" (who despite a rocky last season is TV's most consistently underrated drama) and Brady Udall's "The Lonely Polygamist" (one of my top five books of 2010), I threw caution to the wind with "Sister Wives." It might be interesting to note, at this juncture, that this TV show did open up a Utah legal investigation into the Kody Brown clan and they have subsequently relocated to an unspecified domicile in Nevada. Such is the price of fame!
I suppose the primary goal of "Sister Wives" is to show that polygamists lead lives much like you or I. The show is structured around Kody Brown and his three families that live under one roof. However, much of the season's dramatic arc comes from Kody courting and marrying a fourth wife. While I found the whole situation slightly distasteful and I didn't particularly like Kody, I'm going to be very politically correct and try to evaluate the merits of the show on their own rights. However, if you don't care for Kody or his wives, let's just say that there are really no more merits. What is lacking from "Sister Wives" is any sort of narrative drive--nothing ever really happens. Heck, if the wedding wasn't part of the deal, I fear we would have been hopelessly stranded in inertia. The interchangeable interview scenes are so incredibly repetitive--we get it already! So intent on being absolutely normal and palatable to a mass audience, the show loses any sense of real life.
The most real moments in "Sister Wives" come from Wife #2 Janelle and Wife #3 Christine. Wife #1 Meri has a lot going on in her thoughts, but is fairly careful about what she allows to make it onto TV. Wife #4 Robyn is sweet enough in a brainwashed kind of way. Christine is easily the most opinionated of the wives. She has structured this existence to her specifications (she only wanted to be a third wife), so an introduction of a new sister wife does elicit some hostility and jealousy--however rationalized these emotions are in interview segments. And then we've got Janelle, who works full time outside of the home, and misses out on many reindeer games. What is fascinating about Janelle's home is that her teenage son is left to raise her brood of kids. All the women proclaim how they are mothers to all the children, it just struck me as oddly cruel to have this boy sacrifice his youth when so many "parents" were present.
Ultimately, though, whether you like Kody and clan or not--the show suffers in lack of real content. I came in with a high degree of curiosity, but any episode is pretty interchangeable to any other episode. If they all insist they're happy--that's fine, I'll believe them. But how many times do I have to be told that in the course of the 7 episodes (and a Honeymoon special)? I may be completely wrong and you may love the Brown family, I just found it too mundane to qualify for entertainment. My suggestion would be to watch one episode elsewhere before investing in the DVD season! That way you know how much further you'd like to go with "Sister Wives." KGHarris, 1/11.
I suppose the primary goal of "Sister Wives" is to show that polygamists lead lives much like you or I. The show is structured around Kody Brown and his three families that live under one roof. However, much of the season's dramatic arc comes from Kody courting and marrying a fourth wife. While I found the whole situation slightly distasteful and I didn't particularly like Kody, I'm going to be very politically correct and try to evaluate the merits of the show on their own rights. However, if you don't care for Kody or his wives, let's just say that there are really no more merits. What is lacking from "Sister Wives" is any sort of narrative drive--nothing ever really happens. Heck, if the wedding wasn't part of the deal, I fear we would have been hopelessly stranded in inertia. The interchangeable interview scenes are so incredibly repetitive--we get it already! So intent on being absolutely normal and palatable to a mass audience, the show loses any sense of real life.
The most real moments in "Sister Wives" come from Wife #2 Janelle and Wife #3 Christine. Wife #1 Meri has a lot going on in her thoughts, but is fairly careful about what she allows to make it onto TV. Wife #4 Robyn is sweet enough in a brainwashed kind of way. Christine is easily the most opinionated of the wives. She has structured this existence to her specifications (she only wanted to be a third wife), so an introduction of a new sister wife does elicit some hostility and jealousy--however rationalized these emotions are in interview segments. And then we've got Janelle, who works full time outside of the home, and misses out on many reindeer games. What is fascinating about Janelle's home is that her teenage son is left to raise her brood of kids. All the women proclaim how they are mothers to all the children, it just struck me as oddly cruel to have this boy sacrifice his youth when so many "parents" were present.
Ultimately, though, whether you like Kody and clan or not--the show suffers in lack of real content. I came in with a high degree of curiosity, but any episode is pretty interchangeable to any other episode. If they all insist they're happy--that's fine, I'll believe them. But how many times do I have to be told that in the course of the 7 episodes (and a Honeymoon special)? I may be completely wrong and you may love the Brown family, I just found it too mundane to qualify for entertainment. My suggestion would be to watch one episode elsewhere before investing in the DVD season! That way you know how much further you'd like to go with "Sister Wives." KGHarris, 1/11.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
One Man, Three Wives, One Fiancee (I Can't Even Count The Children)--Fascinating Topic With Superficial Execution
December 5, 2011
In a bold programming stroke, TLC flouted convention and dropped "Sister Wives" onto its 2010 TV schedule. A reality TV show in which the subject matter is considered both taboo and illegal is a daring bit of maneuvering that might have garnered TLC more press than actual viewers though. In truth, I don't watch many of these types of reality show--but I suspect people tune in because they identify with the participants or because the antics are so outrageous, they can't wait to see what happens next. As an avid fan of "Big Love" (who despite a rocky last season is TV's most consistently underrated drama) and Brady Udall's "The Lonely Polygamist" (one of my top five books of 2010), I threw caution to the wind with "Sister Wives." It might be interesting to note, at this juncture, that this TV show did open up a Utah legal investigation into the Kody Brown clan and they have subsequently relocated to an unspecified domicile in Nevada. Such is the price of fame and publicity to launch Season Two!
I suppose the primary goal of "Sister Wives" is to show that polygamists lead lives much like you or I. The show is structured around Kody Brown and his three families that live under one roof. However, much of the season's dramatic arc comes from Kody courting and marrying a fourth wife. While I found the whole situation slightly distasteful and I didn't particularly like Kody, I'm going to be very politically correct and try to evaluate the merits of the show on their own rights. However, if you don't care for Kody or his wives, let's just say that there are really no more merits. What is lacking from "Sister Wives" is any sort of narrative drive--nothing ever really happens. Heck, if the wedding wasn't part of the deal, I fear we would have been hopelessly stranded in inertia. The interchangeable interview scenes are so incredibly repetitive--we get it already! So intent on being absolutely normal and palatable to a mass audience, the show loses any sense of real life.
The most real moments in "Sister Wives" come from Wife #2 Janelle and Wife #3 Christine. Wife #1 Meri has a lot going on in her thoughts, but is fairly careful about what she allows to make it onto TV. Wife #4 Robyn is sweet enough in a brainwashed kind of way. Christine is easily the most opinionated of the wives. She has structured this existence to her specifications (she only wanted to be a third wife), so an introduction of a new sister wife does elicit some hostility and jealousy--however rationalized these emotions are in interview segments. And then we've got Janelle, who works full time outside of the home, and misses out on many reindeer games. What is fascinating about Janelle's home is that her teenage son is left to raise her brood of kids. All the women proclaim how they are mothers to all the children, it just struck me as oddly cruel to have this boy sacrifice his youth when so many "parents" were present.
Ultimately, though, whether you like Kody and clan or not--the show suffers in lack of real content. I came in with a high degree of curiosity, but any episode is pretty interchangeable to any other episode. If they all insist they're happy--that's fine, I'll believe them. But how many times do I have to be told that in the course of the 7 episodes (and a Honeymoon special)? I may be completely wrong and you may love the Brown family, I just found it too mundane to qualify for entertainment. My suggestion would be to watch one episode elsewhere before investing in the DVD season! That way you know how much further you'd like to go with "Sister Wives." KGHarris, 1/11.
I suppose the primary goal of "Sister Wives" is to show that polygamists lead lives much like you or I. The show is structured around Kody Brown and his three families that live under one roof. However, much of the season's dramatic arc comes from Kody courting and marrying a fourth wife. While I found the whole situation slightly distasteful and I didn't particularly like Kody, I'm going to be very politically correct and try to evaluate the merits of the show on their own rights. However, if you don't care for Kody or his wives, let's just say that there are really no more merits. What is lacking from "Sister Wives" is any sort of narrative drive--nothing ever really happens. Heck, if the wedding wasn't part of the deal, I fear we would have been hopelessly stranded in inertia. The interchangeable interview scenes are so incredibly repetitive--we get it already! So intent on being absolutely normal and palatable to a mass audience, the show loses any sense of real life.
The most real moments in "Sister Wives" come from Wife #2 Janelle and Wife #3 Christine. Wife #1 Meri has a lot going on in her thoughts, but is fairly careful about what she allows to make it onto TV. Wife #4 Robyn is sweet enough in a brainwashed kind of way. Christine is easily the most opinionated of the wives. She has structured this existence to her specifications (she only wanted to be a third wife), so an introduction of a new sister wife does elicit some hostility and jealousy--however rationalized these emotions are in interview segments. And then we've got Janelle, who works full time outside of the home, and misses out on many reindeer games. What is fascinating about Janelle's home is that her teenage son is left to raise her brood of kids. All the women proclaim how they are mothers to all the children, it just struck me as oddly cruel to have this boy sacrifice his youth when so many "parents" were present.
Ultimately, though, whether you like Kody and clan or not--the show suffers in lack of real content. I came in with a high degree of curiosity, but any episode is pretty interchangeable to any other episode. If they all insist they're happy--that's fine, I'll believe them. But how many times do I have to be told that in the course of the 7 episodes (and a Honeymoon special)? I may be completely wrong and you may love the Brown family, I just found it too mundane to qualify for entertainment. My suggestion would be to watch one episode elsewhere before investing in the DVD season! That way you know how much further you'd like to go with "Sister Wives." KGHarris, 1/11.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
love it
I wish more seasons would be available on Prime.....the show is great and the people are wonderful
I will wait for more seasons to come out.
I will wait for more seasons to come out.
Published 2 days ago by Geemanlover
5.0 out of 5 stars
INteresting series
This series needs to be available on DVD. It is fun to look at this life style. I hope to see more.
Published 9 days ago by karen dellelo
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I'm not a Mormon. . . .
If you'd like to gain a superficial view of life in an "average" polygamous family, viewed through TV's eyes, this is for you. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Joyce Griffen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!
Greatest show EVER! I'm a huge fan...love Cody and especially the wives. Janelle rocks, Christine is constant conflict and Mary is my favorite.
Published 1 month ago by carrie odell
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Funny
This show is really entertaining and I would recommend it to new viewers. It is Better than most shots out there.
Published 1 month ago by Kimberly T. Perez
2.0 out of 5 stars
Poligamy anyone?
This seems like a publicity stunt....to promote poligamy. I was curious about this show at first, because I wasn't sure what it was about. WILL NEVER WATCH AGAIN. YUCK. Read more
Published 1 month ago by April Golden
4.0 out of 5 stars
I find these folks fascinating!
I find these folks fascinating! Fantastic family.. albiet large and considered odd for most people, bring an open mind, heart and learn about something outside your normal scope.
Published 1 month ago by michelle trower
1.0 out of 5 stars
only part 1
enjoy the series. felt cheated by not being told this is only part 1 of 2 parts of season 2. would not have bought had I known.
Published 1 month ago by SeaMich
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Interesting inside scoop
It is interesting getting the inside scoop on plural marriage. All the families seem pretty normal and well-adjusted to me, but I think the situation would present a lot of... Read more
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dvd sisterwives
Everything I thought I was getting, I got.It was new, in perfect shape. Id order more DVDs in the future.
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