Big Love Reviews

I have loved this show from the start.It seemed a little odd at  first but I really got into seeing how much love there is in the family-how they stand by each other.It was cool seeing how other people live.I personally couldn't do it-unless it was another husband-ha ha-but I don't look at them any differently than I do any other family! My only complaints here are that Barb needs to grow a backbone and beat Nikki's butt.I would love to see someone put her in her place.It really changes the way that you look at polygamy.It's very interesting.The episoide is on for an hour but seems like… read full review »

Who knew Polygamy could be so fun?  I've learned much about LDS (Latter Day Saints).  I've enjoyed watching the characters true colors coming out.  Seems despite how religious they appear to be, they all lie about one thing or another. Very true to life (my opinion). I've also found if I miss an episode, HBO has a wonderful plot synopsis at their website that fills me in. It's filling a void Sex in the City, The Soprano's and Rome left when their reign on HBO ended.  Big Love keeps me subscribing to… read full review »

The show is well cast and written. I loved watching the constant twists and turns. Trying to keep one family together is tough. Try to imagine keeping three together, but secret from the… read full review »

I watched big love when HBO premiered the first episode back in 2006. I was immediately hooked and forced my husband to subscribe the the HBO service at least until the season was over. — Even if you don't agree with polygamy, you will be immediately hooked and drawn to these characters and the plot of the show. If the characters don't hook you, then the whole story of the compound, "Juniper Creek" will catch your attention and you will be horrified to catch a dramatic glimpse on how what old school polygamy is really like. — With a producer like Tom Hanks and a veteran… read full review »

I started watching this show because I live in Utah and some of the show is about Utah and is filmed here. Polygamy is a common topic here and it is interesting. I think the show is often realistic and shows some of the differences in opinion between current Mormons and those who are still practicing polygamy. It has been interesting to see locations that look familiar, even though they are usually labeled differently on the show (for example: Sandy, Utah isn't really Sandy, Utah). I think the show is interesting enough to keep you wanting to watch it again the next week. The characters are… read full review »

I am a member of the LDS church (mormon).  I am quite upset with how this show is portraying that the LDS church is still practicing polygamy.  I want to set the record straight by saying that the LDS church no longer, and has not allowed the practice of polygamy since the 1800's.  Polygamy was only practiced for a relatively short period of time, and was allowed at that time to help women who were widowed from losing their husbands from the mob resistance that ended up driving mormons away from their homes in the midwest.  The Mormon church has played… read full review »

Bill Paxton plays Bill Hendrickson, a man with a lot on his plate. Three families to be exact. In addition to running his business and trying to outsmart a crazy prophet, Bill must be a devoted family man to each and every one of his three wives and the children he sired with each. — In addition, Bill must keep the outside world from discovering that he practices polygamy. The series shows the trials and tribulations of each of his families and how they try to reconcile their limited time with Bill. The wives alternate between being loving 'sisters' and firce rivals for Bill's time and… read full review »

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… read full review »

From the very first showing, it caught my attention as being refreshing and worth watching again.  In today's society, we have a tendency not to accept or even engage in understanding what makes other people happy.  By showing another point of view of how a society can function, it really made me think we still have some pretty open-minded people left in this world.  Not only did it bring to light a different way of living, but very cleverly and entertainingly put it out there as food for thought.  I wish there was more like this out there. —… read full review »

I love the way they are able to take a family, that is in essence breaking the law, and yet you feel sorry for them!  I love to watch this show, always something to look forwad to when you know it is going to start the new season.  I think Marjorie is my favorite Sister Wife!  I would recommend that this is a great show as long as you aren't super religous.  If you are open-minded and can take it for what it is, I think you will really… read full review »

this is the worst show i have seen in a long time but i can't stop — watching it all the characters are weird. why would one share a husband? — the kids are like the children of the corn — the husband is too preachy yet he is nailing everyone — my advise to the women RUN! —… read full review »