Synopsis:
Separated from the Church of the Latter-Day Saints, a large group sets up a commune in Utah where Polygamy is still the accepted way. Big Love is the story of Bill Henrickson, a polygamist carrying three wives, three homes, two Home Improvement stores and seven children in Utah. Hiding his dark secret from the rest of the community in which he lives, life has become extremely complicated for Bill -- but it is certainly never dull.
Premiered:
March 12, 2006
Canceled!:
After five seasons and 53 episodes, HBO canceled the show due to low ratings. Fans had been very vocal about the direction the storyline had gone in the fourth season (even series star Chloe Sevigny spoke out about it). Luckily, the writers were able to pen the final season knowing the show would be ending.
Starring:
- Bill Paxton as Bill Henrickson
- Jeanne Tripplehorn as Barb Henrickson
- Chloe Sevigny as Nicki Henrickson
- Ginnifer Goodwin as Margene Henrickson
LDS Trivia :
The Latter-Day Saints put a stop to polygamy in 1890.
LDS Controversy:
During season three, a scene in the latter half of the season involved Barb taking part in a special LDS ritual. The church was up in arms over the scene because they felt it was wrong to depict a ritual that only LDS members were privy to over the years.
