The TV Addict 

Firstly, BIG LOVE lends itself to so many catchy titles (see above!). Secondly, I just finished watching episode 6 of BIG LOVE, I’m loving the show more and more. It’s amazing how I can feel so bad for all three wives, while at the same time think they’re all a bit nuts. Poor Margene, she’s way too lonely, which is going to definitely be leading to something highly inappropriate with her ’son’ Ben. Nikki, as psycho as she appears to be, must feel constantly demoralized being the second wife. It must suck to never get to actually acknowledge that she’s married to Bill. Finally Barb, it was really nice to learn more about her sickness, and how Nikki essentially nursed her back to health. A final thought on the show. How is it that he Henrickson’s lawn doesn’t have grass? Doesn’t Bill own two massive home stores? What’s the deal?

According to Variety, HBO has greenlit another season of BIG LOVE. According to HBO entertainment president Carolyn Strauss, “‘Big Love’ has a really unique premise that we felt wasn’t just gimmicky, It’s striking a chord with viewers and critics, so it was a fairly uncomplicated decision to move forward.” Personally, I’m thrilled with this news, as I’m loving BIG LOVE’s unique storyline and fabulous acting.

I know I’m on a bit of a post rampage today, but frankly, it’s raining outside and I have nothing interesting to do except work or catch up on TV (what would you choose?). I just finished watching episode 5 of BIG LOVE, and as my post’s title suggests, I’m in love with this show.

The episode entitled ‘Affair’ not suprisingly revolves around Bill ‘cheating’ on his two wives to spend more time with his first wife (and my personal favourite) Barb (incredibly portrayed by Jeanne Tripplehorn). Watching these three very different woman deal with their marriage situation is way too much fun.

Barb: She’s definitely Bill’s true love, and at times I feel so bad that she has to put up with what she does (especially Nikki). I hope as the season continues, we learn more why she agreed to enter into the world of polygamy.

Nikki: Undeniably the most devious of the wives. She is completely out for herself, concerned with her own agenda and massive secret credit card debt that has piled up to about 60k. I will give her credit though, in the episode I just watched, she stood up for the family, which was great. It was also nice to get confirmation on a theory I already believed – that Bill married her purely for financial reasons.

Margene: The new girl on the block. She is so young, naive and adorable. I feel so bad for her, yet am loving her new found confidence. I can’t wait until the neighbours start setting her up on dates. (As they believe her husband was killed in the Gulf War!)

If you don’t watch BIG LOVE, no doubt you have no idea what I’m rambling about. But if you get HBO (or TMN for my fellow Canadians), definitely give the show a chance. It’s getting better with each episode. (Also, if you’re fans of VERONICA MARS, Mac, Lilly Kane and Cassidy are on the show!)

Late last night (not sure why I had the need to write ‘late’) I was up and I decided to watch the premiere episode of BIG LOVE in it’s entirety. Let me say this: while the premiere didn’t ‘WOW’ me – I definitely am intrigued enough to watch the next few episodes. This world of klans and polygomy has piqued my interest (not enough to jump on the polygomy bandwagon mind you!). The show also gets major points for casting my favorite sidekick Tina Majorino (aka MAC on Veronica Mars) as one Sara Henrickson’s friends (’Sara’ is portrayed by another VM alum, Amanda Seyfried – Veronica’s dead BFF Lilly Kane).

Dear HBO,

With that said, the show looks quite interesting. While I wasn’t in LOVE with the first episode (in fact, I have to finish watching it!) I am intrigued and will continue to watch. Afterall, being ‘theTVaddict’, I can’t afford to miss another hit quirky oddball dramedy like I did with 6ft.under (I totally just made up that shortform and it will no doubt become a new buzz word within 14 min.)