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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.

The series refused to moralize, instead allowing its characters to be deeply flawed. Bill Paxton’s Bill Henrickson was a hard-charging entrepreneur who truly believed he was doing God’s work, even as his ambition often bordered on narcissism. Sam Rubin - Facebook Big Love

A unique mix of genuine love, shared labor, and intense sibling-like rivalry. The brilliance of Big Love lay in its setting

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 They lived in three adjoining homes, managing secret