The Crumbling Polygamist Family: 'Sister Wives' Stars Reveal the Motivation Behind Their Reality TV Drama

'Sister Wives' stars Kody Brown and his four wives lift the lid on the complexities and challenges of their plural marriage, as revealed in the latest season of the TLC reality hit.

The upcoming season of the reality show "Sister Wives" promises to be a rollercoaster of emotions, with drama ranging from marital woes to betrayal. The trailer for the TLC series, released on Monday, shows Kody Brown having a breakdown after three of his four wives decide to end their relationships with him.

In the wake of the separation, Kody is left married only to Robyn Brown, who feels that their marriage is being put to the test. Christine Brown, Janelle Brown, and Meri Brown were all previously married to Kody.

The Crumbling Polygamist Family: 'Sister Wives' Stars Reveal the Motivation Behind Their Reality TV Drama

Christine was the first to leave Kody in 2021, and in October 2023, she married David Woolley. Janelle followed suit in 2022, departing after a years-long issue about Kody's strict COVID-19 rules came to a head. Meri, Kody's first wife, also declared their relationship "officially done" in the trailer.

In a clip from the trailer, Kody exclaims, "They have all betrayed me. I am out of my mind!" During her confessional interview, Robyn admits that she believes Kody has been "sabotaging our relationship."

The Crumbling Polygamist Family: 'Sister Wives' Stars Reveal the Motivation Behind Their Reality TV Drama

Christine maintains that she "won't be friendly" to Kody, while Janelle confesses, "I don't really miss him." Meri's relationship with Kody has been strained for several years, with Kody expressing no interest in being with her and even regretting marrying her.

The upcoming season of "Sister Wives" delves into the motivations behind the family's decision to chronicle their plural marriage on reality television. Robyn shares that she married Kody not only out of love but also because she desired a polygamist lifestyle. However, as Kody's other relationships have crumbled, she has expressed unease at the prospect of a monogamous marriage.

The Crumbling Polygamist Family: 'Sister Wives' Stars Reveal the Motivation Behind Their Reality TV Drama

"Sister Wives" first aired in 2010 and documented the Brown family as they navigated their plural family lifestyle. The Browns initially resided in Utah but relocated to Nevada to escape the state's strict bigamy laws.

Kody had four wives: Meri, Janelle, Christine, and Robyn, and a total of 18 children. One of the children, Janelle's son Garrison, tragically died by suicide last year at the age of 25.

The Crumbling Polygamist Family: 'Sister Wives' Stars Reveal the Motivation Behind Their Reality TV Drama

The upcoming season of "Sister Wives" promises to shed light on the complexities and challenges of a plural marriage, as the Brown family grapples with fractured relationships and the search for happiness and fulfillment.