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"Big Love" (2006): :  -- Big Love centres around a polygamist (Bill Paxton) and his relationship with the three wives, all whom he is married to.

Overview

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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 full episode list
Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
Polygamy Loves Company more
Plot:
Big Love centres around a polygamist (Bill Paxton) and his relationship with the three wives, all whom he is married to.
Awards:
Nominated for 4 Golden Globes. Another 1 win & 15 nominations more
User Comments:
Unfreakinbelievable-- MUST SEE more (50 total)

Cast

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Bill Paxton ... Bill Henrickson / ... (35 episodes, 2006-2010)

Jeanne Tripplehorn ... Barb Henrickson / ... (35 episodes, 2006-2010)

Chloë Sevigny ... Nicolette Grant / ... (35 episodes, 2006-2010)

Ginnifer Goodwin ... Margene Heffman / ... (35 episodes, 2006-2010)

Amanda Seyfried ... Sarah Henrickson (35 episodes, 2006-2010)

Douglas Smith ... Ben Henrickson / ... (34 episodes, 2006-2009)

Grace Zabriskie ... Lois Henrickson (34 episodes, 2006-2010)

Harry Dean Stanton ... Roman Grant (33 episodes, 2006-2009)

Melora Walters ... Wanda Henrickson (32 episodes, 2006-2010)

Joel McKinnon Miller ... Don Embry (32 episodes, 2006-2009)

Matt Ross ... Alby Grant (30 episodes, 2006-2010)

Keegan Holst ... Wayne Henrickson (30 episodes, 2006-2009)
Garrett Gray ... Raymond Henrickson (29 episodes, 2006-2009)

Jolean Wejbe ... Tancy Henrickson / ... (27 episodes, 2006-2009)

Daveigh Chase ... Rhonda Volmer (27 episodes, 2006-2009)

Mary Kay Place ... Adaleen Grant (27 episodes, 2006-2009)
Shawn Doyle ... Joey Henrickson (21 episodes, 2006-2010)
Bruce Dern ... Frank Harlow (19 episodes, 2006-2009)

Tina Majorino ... Heather Tuttle / ... (19 episodes, 2006-2009)

Mireille Enos ... Kathy Marquart / ... (16 episodes, 2007-2010)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
60 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.78 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Certification:
USA:TV-MA | Finland:K-15 (DVD) | Australia:M | Australia:MA (some episodes) | Australia:PG (some episodes) | New Zealand:M (season 1) | New Zealand:R13 (season 2) | Portugal:M/12 (DVD rating)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Amanda Seyfried, Kyle Gallner and Tina Majorino were series regulars on "Veronica Mars" (2004). Amanda and Tina didn't share any scenes, but Kyle and Tina played a couple. more
Goofs:
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When Barb confronts Margene about her son and their relationship, Margene states that she is only 5 years older than him. A few episodes later he gets his drivers license, presumably at 16. This would make her 21, not 23 as otherwise stated. more
Movie Connections:
Featured in The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2007) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
God Only Knows more

FAQ

How did the family end up polygamous?
How Is What Bill Is Doing Illegal If He Is Only Legally Married To Barb? Being Sealed Is Within The Religion, Not The State. Wouldn't Nicky And Margene Be Considered At Worst Mistresses? Is Adultery Illegal Still In Utah?
Does the series represent the beliefs of the Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-day Saints?
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16 out of 19 people found the following comment useful.
Unfreakinbelievable-- MUST SEE, 12 September 2007
10/10
Author: Bobby Gill from Canada

A friend of mine asked me if I had seen "The show about the guy with three wives," and I had no clue which show he was talking about. He told me it was called "Big Love" and I should catch it. Well, now having watched the first two seasons, I can confidently say this is the best television show I've seen in years. The polygamy is not even close to what the show's all about-- even though that part is extremely interesting.

First off, Bill Paxton is charged with a tough duty-- he's really the backbone of the show, and he is flawless scene after scene after scene. The same can be said of Tripplehorn, Sevigny and Goodwin. Amanda Seyfriend also really shines in a quiet but emotionally conflicted role as the teenage daughter battling religious self-esteem and monogamy vs polygamy for a life path. Douglas Smith demonstrates great promise as a young actor whose character is in a state of constant awkwardness and whose introverted nature is taken to the backseat when a great personal challenge for him begins to arise in the second season.

The stories are fantastic, with wonderful characters at every level. Harry Dean Stanton as Roman Grant is an absolute masterclass in acting; his tiny, shriveled exterior does nothing to prevent us from fearing his powerful, commanding leadership role as the so-called prophet of the compound.

Boasting plot lines consistently intriguing and aiding in character development rather than mere shock value, it refuses to make overt caricatures out of characters easy to keep one-dimensional. For me personally as an atheist who is fascinated with the study of theology, it's rousing fun to cheer for the polygamist and his loving family. The part that sucks me in the most is definitely the "right" decisions characters make, albeit justified with religious convictions. Don't just "give it a chance"-- watch it and you will love it. It's smart, funny, emotionally impacting and extremely well-written.

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