Big Love (2006–2011)

A polygamist and his relationship with his three wives.

Creators:

Mark V. Olsen, Will Scheffer

Stars:

Bill Paxton, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Chloë Sevigny

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 4 wins & 38 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Bill Paxton	...	Bill Henrickson (53 episodes, 2006-2011)
Jeanne Tripplehorn	...	Barb Henrickson (53 episodes, 2006-2011)
Chloë Sevigny	...	Nicolette Grant (53 episodes, 2006-2011)
Ginnifer Goodwin	...	Margene Heffman (53 episodes, 2006-2011)
Douglas Smith	...	Ben Henrickson (53 episodes, 2006-2011)
Grace Zabriskie	...	Lois Henrickson (53 episodes, 2006-2011)
Matt Ross	...	Alby Grant (49 episodes, 2006-2011)
Keegan Holst	...	Wayne Henrickson (49 episodes, 2006-2011)
Joel McKinnon Miller	...	Don Embry (46 episodes, 2006-2011)
Amanda Seyfried	...	Sarah Henrickson (44 episodes, 2006-2011)
Shawn Doyle	...	Joey Henrickson (43 episodes, 2006-2010)
Melora Walters	...	Wanda Henrickson (43 episodes, 2006-2010)
Mary Kay Place	...	Adaleen Grant (41 episodes, 2006-2011)
Garrett Gray	...	Raymond Henrickson (38 episodes, 2007-2011)
Harry Dean Stanton	...	Roman Grant (37 episodes, 2006-2010)
Daveigh Chase	...	Rhonda Volmer (31 episodes, 2006-2011)
Bruce Dern	...	Frank Harlow (29 episodes, 2006-2011)
Jolean Wejbe	...	Tancy Henrickson (26 episodes, 2006-2009)
Tina Majorino	...	Heather Tuttle (26 episodes, 2006-2011)
Mireille Enos	...	JoDean Marquart (25 episodes, 2007-2010)

Storyline

A polygamist and his relationship with his three wives.

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Plot Keywords:

polygamist | utah | debt | sex | sex with multiple partners | 

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Taglines:

Polygamy Loves Company

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

HBO [ca] HBO [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Amor Imenso

Filming Locations:

Mentryville, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Anima Sola Productions, Playtone Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The show's fictional fundamentalist group, the "United Effort Brotherhood", is in some ways similar to and was largely inspired by the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints whose financial and legal wing is called the "United Effort Plan". The FLDS is one of the most prolific and well-known remaining groups of polygamists claiming to be the successors of the original LDS church.

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Goofs

You often don't see the time on any of the stoves or microwaves, as though they are not plugged in.

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Connections

Spoofed in This Isn't Big Love: The XXX Parody (2009)

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Soundtracks

"God Only Knows"
Written by Brian Wilson and Tony Asher
Performed by The Beach Boys

User Reviews

Excellent Drama

I cannot honestly remember when I enjoyed a television show quite so much. There are so many well developed characters in this show, yet there is still so much we do not know about them. We get a few hints each episode. I love the complex relationships these intriguing characters are involved in. The plot is intricate and moves at a fast pace without sacrificing believability.

There are a lot of insider references made to Mormon culture and religion. But you do not have to know a lot about the LDS church to enjoy the show.

Bill and his family live in nice suburban style Salt Lake City neighborhood. In many ways they seem so normal, they make polygamy seem normal. But when the story takes place in the polygamous compound things seem anything but normal. Two sides of polygamy, as different as night and day.

Bill and his family have a difficult time keeping their lifestyle a secret, this creates moral dilemmas as well as making the average nosy neighbor or coworker a very real threat. But Bill's biggest antagonist is Roman, the leader and prophet of the polygamist compound he was raised in.

Bill's wives are very different in about every way. His first wife is really the typical Mormon wife and mom, very down to earth, modestly dressed but fashionable and very kind. His second wife, Nicki, is from the compound. She dresses in the prairie style of the compound, she is very manipulative and self centered. She is the daughter of Roman and her allegiance to her husband is questionable. The third wife, Margie, is the youngest. She is ditsy and insecure. By the way she dresses it appears that she may not be Mormon. She also provides the comic relief for the program.

This show is definitely thought provoking as well as entertaining. I can hardly wait till next season. It is definitely worth catching up on the episodes if you haven't seen it, you won't regret it.