Is Welcome To Plathville Real Or Staged?
We all know that reality TV isn't all reality, but some shows definitely bend the truth more than others. Fans of TLC's Welcome To Plathville are wondering which side of the spectrum the show falls on. The series follows the life of the Plath family, who live on a 55-acre farm in rural Georgia. Mom Kim and dad Barry raise their nine children based on their Christian fundamentalist beliefs (per People).
While the first season of Welcome to Plathville reminded some of the days of 19 Kids and Counting, by season two, the family seemed much more separated when it came to their beliefs. The older Plath kids were going out into the world, marrying, and deciding for themselves what their lives would look like.
People started questioning how much reality the show had when they discovered the Plath oasis listed on AirBnB. There's also the fact that the kids of the family are active on social media despite the fact that the family allegedly abstains from using modern technology (per Women's Day).
People believe the differences with their kids are based in truth
The third season of Welcome To Plathville is believed to be up in the air, although there are rumors it is already underway. The season will be filmed across three different locations, since twins Micah and Moriah have moved out and explore life beyond their parents rules as well.
What we do know is that Ethan and wife Olivia confirmed they are still not in contact with Kim and Barry and haven't been since the season 2 finale (per People). "When Ethan went no-contact, his parents basically said, 'Alright, we're totally fine with that' and haven't made any effort to reconcile," Olivia shared. Sadly, that also means Ethan and Olivia have been cut off from the 5 younger Plath siblings who still live at the family.
Redditors think the conflict with their kids is the realest thing about the series. "Most of the scenes are fake or being reenacted. I do believe the core of the conflict is real, but it's being overblown for dramatic purposes," one viewer wrote. "What I think is going on is that the Plaths have already accepted that their kids are fleeing their lifestyle, so why not let them earn some of those sweet TLC dollars and expose their family to fame?"