Sister Wives followers had been excited (and a little bit confused) to study that Season 19 has an unprecedented variety of episodes. Half 1 concluded with Episode 20, known as “For Every little thing There’s a Season,” which launched on February 2 on TLC. Some viewers didn’t notice it was solely a mid-season finale. One Reddit person captured the confusion, writing, “Mid-season finale? … Often, on the finish of the episode, they are saying ‘Subsequent time on Sister Wives,’ however this time they stated one thing like ‘Nonetheless to come back.’ Was {that a} mid-season finale? Or are they performed with this season?? Confused.” It’s since been confirmed that Season 19 will proceed with Half 2 within the spring, though TLC hasn’t introduced a precise return date. Within the meantime, Alec Baldwin’s new actuality present, The Baldwins, will fill the time slot. So, it’s potential Sister Wives received’t return till that collection wraps up.
Whereas Sister Wives seasons have different in size earlier than, that is the primary time TLC has ordered so many episodes. Though the present stays widespread, the prolonged season could also be an indication of one thing greater – presumably even the collection finale. Provided that the household’s dynamic has modified drastically for the reason that present debuted in 2010, it could be time to say goodbye – similar to the wives did to Kody. However understanding TLC’s love for spin-offs, the Sister Wives franchise will not be over but.
May This Be the Finish of Sister Wives? It Makes Sense
It’s not simply the additional episodes that recommend the top is close to for Sister Wives, at the very least in its present kind. There are many the explanation why it is smart for TLC to both cancel the present or rebrand it as a spin-off. Whereas Sister Wives nonetheless brings in first rate scores, viewership has been declining. The extra episodes could possibly be a strategic transfer to wrap up present storylines, so TLC can provide viewers closure, no more Sister Wives content material within the long-term.
Maybe extra importantly, Sister Wives has misplaced its unique premise. The present was initially a few polygamist household, however that narrative now not works. The Browns are extra divided than ever. Kody has misplaced three of his 4 wives, and rumors proceed to recommend he and Robyn are headed in direction of divorce. Robyn has admitted she’s not excited by attempting polygamy once more after witnessing Kody’s different marriages disintegrate, although he nonetheless appears considerably within the concept.
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The truth is that the Browns now not perform as a household unit, making the present lose its unique enchantment. Kody doesn’t even communicate to most of his grownup kids and ex-wives. A fractured household dynamic is difficult to keep up in actuality TV, so TLC could also be selecting to finish the collection earlier than it turns into too sophisticated (or costly) to supply.
Kody’s ex-wives have moved on – Christine is even remarried. Ending the present would enable them to completely embrace their new lives with out being tied to the previous, or extra particularly, to Kody. It’s bought to be awkward showing on a actuality present together with your ex-husband when you’re married to somebody new (particularly when your ex is a narcissist with unhealthy hair). After greater than a decade on TC, it is smart why some members of the family are prepared for privateness and a contemporary begin.
It is The Excellent Time to Say Good-Bye (Or Begin Contemporary)
Sister Wives has been on the air for a decade and a half, and it seems like a pure finish level. Even Preserving Up with the Kardashians wrapped up earlier than hitting the 20-year mark, proving all good issues should come to an finish, at the very least on the planet of actuality TV. However the finish of Sister Wives doesn’t need to be the top of the Brown household’s time on tv.
TLC is understood for efficiently creating spin-offs from widespread however declining reveals, similar to they did with 19 Youngsters and Counting after they created Counting On. The Sister Wives franchise has loads of spin-off potential if the celebrities are prepared. They might movie a present about Kody and Robyn as they navigate their new monogamous life, and even their makes an attempt to discover a new sister spouse. Meri’s relationship journey after her divorce from Kody might present loads of drama, and there’s additionally Christine’s new marriage and the dynamics of her blended household, which viewers would like to see extra of. These spin-off concepts might hold the storylines alive whereas permitting Sister Wives to finish on a excessive be aware. Whereas the present’s premise now not appears related and the household’s dynamics have modified ceaselessly, it looks as if the right time to finish Sister Wives. And if TLC’s resolution to increase Season 19 is any trace, the community would possibly agree.
