Sister Wives followers had been excited (and slightly confused) to study that Season 19 has an unprecedented variety of episodes. Half 1 concluded with Episode 20, known as “For Every part There’s a Season,” which launched on February 2 on TLC. Some viewers didn’t notice it was solely a mid-season finale. One Reddit person captured the confusion, writing, “Mid-season finale? … Often, on the finish of the episode, they are saying ‘Subsequent time on Sister Wives,’ however this time they mentioned one thing like ‘Nonetheless to come back.’ Was {that a} mid-season finale? Or are they accomplished with this season?? Confused.” It’s since been confirmed that Season 19 will proceed with Half 2 within the spring, though TLC hasn’t introduced a precise return date. Within the meantime, Alec Baldwin’s new actuality present, The Baldwins, will fill the time slot. So, it’s attainable Sister Wives gained’t return till that collection wraps up.

Whereas Sister Wives seasons have assorted in size earlier than, that is the primary time TLC has ordered so many episodes. Though the present stays in style, the prolonged season could also be an indication of one thing larger – probably even the collection finale. Provided that the household’s dynamic has modified drastically because the present debuted in 2010, it might be time to say goodbye – similar to the wives did to Kody. However figuring out TLC’s love for spin-offs, the Sister Wives franchise is probably not over but.

Might This Be the Finish of Sister Wives? It Makes Sense

It’s not simply the additional episodes that recommend the top is close to for Sister Wives, no less than in its present kind. There are many explanation why it is smart for TLC to both cancel the present or rebrand it as a spin-off. Whereas Sister Wives nonetheless brings in first rate scores, viewership has been declining. The extra episodes could possibly be a strategic transfer to wrap up current storylines, so TLC may give viewers closure, no more Sister Wives content material within the long-term.

Maybe extra importantly, Sister Wives has misplaced its authentic premise. The present was initially a couple of polygamist household, however that narrative now not works. The Browns are extra divided than ever. Kody has misplaced three of his 4 wives, and rumors proceed to recommend he and Robyn are headed in direction of divorce. Robyn has admitted she’s not inquisitive about attempting polygamy once more after witnessing Kody’s different marriages crumble, although he nonetheless appears considerably within the thought.

The fact is that the Browns now not operate as a household unit, making the present lose its authentic enchantment. Kody doesn’t even converse to most of his grownup youngsters and ex-wives. A fractured household dynamic is difficult to keep up in actuality TV, so TLC could also be selecting to finish the collection earlier than it turns into too difficult (or costly) to provide.

Kody’s ex-wives have moved on – Christine is even remarried. Ending the present would enable them to completely embrace their new lives with out being tied to the previous, or extra particularly, to Kody. It’s received to be awkward showing on a actuality present along with your ex-husband whilst you’re married to somebody new (particularly when your ex is a narcissist with dangerous hair). After greater than a decade on TC, it is smart why some relations are prepared for privateness and a contemporary begin.

It is The Excellent Time to Say Good-Bye (Or Begin Contemporary)

Sister Wives has been on the air for a decade and a half, and it looks like a pure finish level. Even Protecting Up with the Kardashians wrapped up earlier than hitting the 20-year mark, proving all good issues should come to an finish, no less than on the planet of actuality TV. However the finish of Sister Wives doesn’t need to be the top of the Brown household’s time on tv.

TLC is thought for efficiently creating spin-offs from in style however declining exhibits, similar to they did with 19 Children and Counting after they created Counting On. The Sister Wives franchise has loads of spin-off potential if the celebrities are keen. They may movie a present about Kody and Robyn as they navigate their new monogamous life, and even their makes an attempt to discover a new sister spouse. Meri’s courting journey after her divorce from Kody might present loads of drama, and there’s additionally Christine’s new marriage and the dynamics of her blended household, which viewers would like to see extra of. These spin-off concepts might hold the storylines alive whereas permitting Sister Wives to finish on a excessive notice. Whereas the present’s premise now not appears related and the household’s dynamics have modified ceaselessly, it looks like the right time to finish Sister Wives. And if TLC’s determination to increase Season 19 is any trace, the community would possibly agree.