TLC's Sister Wives
Last night, we watched the premiere of TLC’s new show, Sister Wives. It’s the latest of a series of shows by TLC that discuss niche — and let’s face it, often batshit insane — families in America. We had some pretty strong preconceived notions about this show before we watched it. Polygamy is a subject fraught with controversy, something that the producers of this show undoubtedly feel works in their favor. We, Pavlov’s dogs, salivate at the mere thought of salacious reality-show steak.
So when we say that we’re not sure what to think of this show, you have to trust us. This show is mind-boggling. Not because of its tawdriness. It’s mind-boggling because this setup seems to work. The family appears normal. In some ways, the arrangement even comes across as progressive.
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