Big Love [SAFE]

The brilliance of Big Love lay in its setting. Rather than isolating the Henricksons on a remote compound, creators Mark V. Olsen and Will Scheffer placed them in a typical Salt Lake City suburb. They lived in three adjoining homes, managing secret backyards and a rigorous "rotation" schedule for Bill's time.

A unique mix of genuine love, shared labor, and intense sibling-like rivalry. Big Love

When Big Love premiered on HBO in 2006, it invited viewers into a world rarely seen without a lens of scandal or sensationalism: a modern, suburban polygamist household. Centered on Bill Henrickson (Bill Paxton) and his three wives—Barb (Jeanne Tripplehorn), Nicki (Chloë Sevigny), and Margene (Ginnifer Goodwin)—the series transformed a controversial lifestyle into a relatable, albeit complicated, family drama. A Tightrope Between Two Worlds The brilliance of Big Love lay in its setting