Seeking Sister Wife: Why Fans Think The Show Will Be Canceled

Seeking Sister Wife has been airing for 3 seasons on TLC, but fans have recently been thinking that the show is at risk of coming to an end very soon. With ongoing tension among the polygamous families -whether with the new wives or the initial wives – Seeking Sister Wife has many of the same drama-filled formulas as other reality shows. However, since accusations of domestic violence have come to light regarding the show’s cast members, it is possible that the show is at risk of ending.

Since premiering in 2018, Seeking Sister Wife has been documenting polygamous families in various stages of bringing a new sister wife into their homes. Throughout the series, viewers have seen potential wives come and go, along with the aforementioned drama. If domestic violence cases weren’t enough, the show is also infamous for featuring all the jealousy, hypocrisy, and untrustworthiness between these spouses. Some relationships have even ended, like those of Jeff Alldredge and Jarod Clark who both lost a wife on the show. However, viewers have gotten an understanding of why the families choose to embrace plural marriage, whether the reasons are religious, like the Winder family; out of interest, like the Clark family; or due to selfishness, like Garrick Merrifield, who seemed to want another wife for his own personal benefit. But aside from what goes on in front of the cameras, viewers have been eager to know if the show will make a return.

No New Updates From TLC

First and foremost, there just hasn’t been any news from TLC about Seeking Sister Wife season 4, which leaves the likeliness of a renewal up in the air. The second and third seasons consisted of 12 one-hour-long episodes. But because of the COVID-19 pandemic, scheduling has been thrown off. The show, which was slated for a January release during its first two seasons, was released in March 2021 instead. Season 3 has since come to a close in June 2021. Alas, if the series aims to go back to its original January premiere schedule, a season 4 announcement would be expected later this year so that episodes can be filmed and edited before airing. Even though TLC has yet to release any information, it’s unknown if the channel will renew the show within the next few months. Recently, the Winder family has shared that Sophie is pregnant with another child, following her struggles with infertility. The family has a joint Instagram and a family blog to keep fans posted on updates, but viewers might want to continue watching them on TV, if possible. The family also claimed to have updates on Tami Winder’s fertility journey, which again can be displayed on social media but could be portrayed more efficiently on television. If this show comes to an end, viewers will be unable to get a look into the Winder household like they’ve had in previous seasons.

Domestic Violence Accusations

When it comes to the allegations of domestic abuse, fans are unsure if Seeking Sister Wife will come back to TV. Earlier this year, Dimitri Snowden was accused of domestic violence against his sister-wife Christeline, who joined in season 3. Soon after being on the show, she revealed that Dimitri had abused her physically and sexually. Not only did she claim to experience violence from Dimitri, but she also said that his wife Ashley was verbally abusive to her as well. Their former sister wife Vanessa Cobbs left the family, and viewers suspected that their allegedly abusive behavior could be the reason why. Tayler, who was also courted by the Snowdens, made her dislike for the series very known, implying that she thinks the show should come to a close with an image she shared on Instagram: “Throw the whole show away.” (via TV Shows Ace). Some watchers have expressed their desire to have the Snowdens removed from the show, while others want the show to just be canceled altogether. “Cancel the Snowden’s segments on Seeking Sister [Wife] if there is a filed restraining order on them. We don’t need to see abuse on TV,” one Twitter user (@iameene) said.  “You allowed and supported abuse via the Duggars and now, Seeking Sister Wife? At least remove the Snowdens from your shows,” said another fan on Twitter (@J_Holograms).

Viewers Call For Its Cancelation

Twitter users have not hesitated to make their feelings heard on the renewal of Seeking Sister Wife. One user (@CM28291444) said: “I wish TLC would cancel these trashy ‘Seeking Sister Wife’s shows. I cannot even stand Garrick, he has no integrity. Divorces Danielle so he can marry Roberta. They all go to Mexico Resort to plan a new wedding for G&R? Danielle needs to run now!” Many of the sister wives who experienced bad behavior from their husbands have left Seeking Sister Wife fans feeling sorry for them. Dannielle Merrifield was one cast member who frequently got the short end of the stick with her husband Garrick putting his new wife Roberta before her. Then, he divorced Dannielle so that he could marry the new woman in his life. Fans have repeatedly wished Dannielle would leave him, flooding her Instagram with comments begging her to do so. Others cast members, like Kaleh Clark, have undergone unfair treatment once initiated into the house, which viewers also have been opposed to. In the case of Kaleh, the second wife of the Clark family, her husband Jarod wanted her to quit her job so she could spend more time at home. Viewers were not happy with his request and claimed that he and his first wife Vanessa were seeing Kaleh more as a nanny than as a wife. On Reddit, fans have taken Kaleh’s side, explaining that her plural family doesn’t treat her as an equal.

Again, TLC has not made any comments regarding whether or not the show will return for a fourth season. It may have a lot in common with fellow polygamy series Sister Wives, but this show might not air for the same 10 years. If and when Seeking Sister Wife makes a comeback, perhaps viewers will want to continue to see the lives of plural families, minus the insane drama some families take part in. With all the craziness that ensues on Seeking Sister Wife, it’s no wonder reserved families like the Winders are a fan favorite, as they have displayed polygamy in a more positive light. At this point, fans are unsure of the fate of the program, but they do know one thing: if the show comes back for another season, the Snowdens are not a family they want to see.

Source: TV Shows Ace, @CM28291444, @J_Holograms, @iameene

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JM Hughes is an SCSU Class of 2020 graduate. She previously worked for the Southern News as a reporter and a copy editor, and majored in journalism with a minor in communications.
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