Big Love Review

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deb4cci
West Lafayette, IN

Different, off-beat, look at Mormonism with a quirky view.

Internet User, a DVR enthusiast, Likes to be entertained, very picky about tv, Open-minded, comedy fan, suspicious of how real reality shows are

Pros

Well written, Quirky, Shows more than one side, Cast is A+, Entertaining, Different from most shows, Learning about new lifestyles, Family Unity, Everyday Family Issues

Cons

Short season, Some sex scenes not essential to plot, Can be confusing

AUG

2007

Big Love is not for everyone. It centers around a family with polygamy as the central theme. The real point of the show, however, is the complex nature of human relationships. It's merely the setting that's quirky. It shows jealousy, envy, greed, faith, desire, and everything else.

The characters all struggle with demons, and there's something in each of them with which to relate. Some of the sex scenes seem gratuitious (we should have them because we're on HBO, type), but the show is NOT about sex.

It is complex in ways that Six Feet Under was complex. I don't personally like it as much as SFU, but it's worth watching, DVRing, and rewatching. I can't wait to see what happens next with each character.