My Five Wives
Polygamist's life with five wives, Utah-based series
About My Five Wives
Released: 2013
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-PG
Run time: 2 Seasons Available (21 Episodes)
Cast
Brady Williams, Nonie Williams, Paulie Williams, Rhonda Williams, Robyn Williams, Rosemary Williams
My Five Wives
About My Five Wives
"My Five Wives" is a reality television series that premiered on September 15, 2013, on TLC. This unscripted program revolves around a polygamist, Brady Williams, his five wives, and their combined 24 children residing in a small rural community in Utah. The series explores their everyday life, including the unique challenges they face in maintaining their unconventional lifestyle and relationships.
Making / Production
The show was produced by Relativity Television. The creators sought to offer a unique perspective into the complexities of polygamy with a non-judgmental approach, aiming to provide insight into the real world of the Williams' polygamous family.
Actors
- Brady Williams: Portraying himself, Brady is at the centre of the show as the husband to five wives. He strives to balance his relationships, parental responsibilities, and societal pressures.
- Paulie, Robyn, Rosemary, Nonie, and Rhonda: The five wives each bring their unique dynamics to the family structure, playing themselves and showcasing distinctive aspects of their personalities, parenting styles, and perspectives on polygamy.
- The Children: The couple's 24 kids each contribute to the family dynamic and the overarching narrative of the series, presenting differing opinions on their unique family structure.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The family follows a progressive polygamist belief which allows them the freedom to forge their own path separate from Fundamentalist Mormon doctrines.
- In the series, it is shown the family lives together but each wife has her own separate bedroom.
- As of 2019, Brady has 24 children and two grandchildren. <\ul>
- "We're trying to open the world's mind up that polygamy can be a positive thing." - Brady Williams
- "Marriage, any marriage is hard work and ours is no different." - Paulie
Awards
My Five Wives has not received any significant award recognitions.
Quotes
Music, Soundtrack
The series featured a simple reality-style soundtrack adding tone and atmosphere without detracting from the dialogue-driven show. Specific songs or music tracks for My Five Wives are not listed or prominent in the series.
About My Five Wives
My Five Wives delves into the life of a polygamist, Brady Williams, navigating family dynamics and societal pressures with five wives.