User reviews

Not everyone's thing, but overall it's a good show.

This family has a lot of haters, but people hate what they can't have. If it's not your thing that's ok, but just raise some good children before you criticize others for their beliefs.

I myself don't agree with a lot of their choices, but I can say this family is sweet and they really love and respect one another.

Great show on how lovely the world would be if we ALL lived according to the word of God, great lessons on modesty in dress, chastity, dating & marriage in a godly way! All Christians should delight in seeing these wonderful role models. #ThyKingdomCome #ThyWillBeDone.

The Bates are a great Christian family. I have enjoyed watching their show since the beginning. NEVER write anything negative on their social media accounts. You WILL receive a call if they have your number. You quickly find out they are human and very defensive. They have a family circle where outsiders are NOT welcome. I wish reality shows would show reality not just fun and play, honey and spice and everything nice. Real families have their problems. Let's see the real family

As a Homeschooler, I have never felt more represented in media than I do with this show. I love the closeness of the family, the strictness but with unconditional love and grace. The sense of humor is great, and everyone is just so dark likeable. This show has more characters than Donwton Abbey, and while it can be difficult to remember them all, each one has such a unique personality. If you are tired of everything being rated Mature, and every reality show about bickering, miserable people, this is a breath of fresh air. It has been a blast to see the whole family grow up, fall in love, and keep the bonds of family strong!

Just another ridiculous show about religious fundamentalists who don't believe in birth control. Why the networks keep thinking the public will enjoy these shows about Christian whack jobs perplexes me. So sick think that Bible thumpers represent the faith.

This show is fascinating, yet at the same time very difficult to watch, as it highlights the vicious cycle of large conservative rural Christian families. In this reality series, we meet the Bates who have upwards of 19 children, living on faith alone with some help from the father's local tree trimming business. The daughters of this family are expected to marry as soon as possible, most often at the age of 18 to their teenage boyfriends. Family events revolve heavily around religious holidays, weddings, and the births of grandchildren and these are typically the events shown in the episodes.

The sons are expected to work as soon as possible, often as young as 14 and without pay, at the father's tree trimming business. Once they have their own independent jobs, it's expected that their income will be routed back to the main family to help the younger children. Higher education for the sons is never ever spoken and unheard of for the daughters.

The episodes tend to offset this type of life by always showing everyone happy and the family in good spirits. Only seldom is it mentioned the family is often in dire financial straits, unable to pay for basic necessities, and often in need of help from extended family or the community. Add to it a hardcore conservative Christian environment, where outsiders and different ideas are simply not tolerated, and the series leaves one feeling very sorry for this family, especially the children who have known no other lifestyle and really don't have much hope for a productive future.

This is just another version of the Duggers!! I'm sure people remember 19 & counting!! These "reality" shows need to stop!! They are completely scripted!! Find new ideas for shows & entertainment studios!!

Tried watching this show too nicety nice will not watch anymore