Big Love is in my opinion a strong exploration on polygamy and how this form of marriage is negatively influencing the individuality of the people involved. Isn't it hard enough to have one wife, let alone having three totally different characters in one marriage? It also explores religious fundamentalism in the United States. But HBO wouldn't be HBO if they just made fun of their protagonists. All of the characters are humans of flesh and blood with their own flawed characters and morally ambiguous nature towards making choices in life. They are treated with the respect that they deserve.
Although Bill Paxton really shines as ''pater familias'' of the polygamist family, it are his three wives that definitely steal the show. I really love all three of them: wise and worldly control freak Barb, manipulative yet strong-willed Nicky and the innocent and youthful Margene. You start to love them during the first season, and hope that they can maintain their dubious relationship with Bill ( no matter what your personal views are about polygamous in general ).
I consider this show as being amongst HBO's best. Worth the watch!
Although Bill Paxton really shines as ''pater familias'' of the polygamist family, it are his three wives that definitely steal the show. I really love all three of them: wise and worldly control freak Barb, manipulative yet strong-willed Nicky and the innocent and youthful Margene. You start to love them during the first season, and hope that they can maintain their dubious relationship with Bill ( no matter what your personal views are about polygamous in general ).
I consider this show as being amongst HBO's best. Worth the watch!