This show centers around the conflicts, religious and otherwise, impacting the Plath family of Cairo Georgia. The zealous parents raised their many offspring in a rigid, Christian environment, ie no television, movies, only home schooling, limited friendships., family values, Bible study, and no talk of sex. Some of the older children have broken away from the mold, though keep themselves within striking distance of mommy and daddy. The oldest son, the often sour and conflicted Ethan, however, has made a complete break, due to the way he feels his parents mistreated his wife, Olivia (by far my favorite of the bunch). One son, Micah, flees to LaLa land in hopes of landing a modeling career( thank you TLC). It seems he loafs there more than he works. The oldest daughter, Moriah, is embarking on a singing career (thank you again TLC). She too has broken away from the Christian mold, but not totally. Momma Henry is having a midlife crisis that may be threatening her long marriage to Barry, her henpecked husband. This show is moderately entertaining, at times, but again, Olivia gives it the steam it needs. A professional photographer, she covered a gay wedding which was unexpected but another indication of how independent she is from the strict religious crowd that surrounds her. Bravo to her for that! All in all, I enjoy watching 'WTP', but could live without the sickening California subplot.
Review of Welcome to Plathville
