THE BAXTERS SEASON 1 STORY: The five children of Elizabeth and John Baxter are the focus of this family drama. The family experiences hardship as a whole when one of the daughters, Kari, learns of her husband’s extramarital affair.
THE BAXTERS SEASON 1 REVIEW: The Baxters draws inspiration from the best-selling Baxter family series written by Karen Kingsbury. That said, it’s unlikely that the television adaptation will be as successful. The sitcom seems a little out of place on a streaming platform that might not support its narrative of faith because it has a soap opera-like tone and atmosphere. Its narrative structure would have worked better in a serialized weekly format on regular television. “The Baxters” may appear muted to viewers used to the fast-paced, cutting-edge entertainment of streaming platforms, providing a reassuring but less captivating viewing experience. Due to its strong Christian roots and storyline, which centers on a pious family, it is particularly appealing to a specific type of viewer who is looking for topics with a gospel feel.
The five children of John Baxter (Ted McGinley) and Elizabeth (Roma Downey) are the focus of “The Baxters” plot. They are Kari (Ali Cobrin), Ashley (Masey McLain), Brooke (Emily Peterson), Erin (Reilly Anspaugh), and Luke (Josh Plasse). This close-knit family routinely attends church and values their faith greatly. The parents, who have a great deal of love and devotion for their kids, never stop showing them love and support as they grow up. Kari is devastated when she finds out that her spouse Tim is having an affair with one of her students. When Kari finds out she is pregnant and Tim files for divorce, things get worse. Kari turns to her family for comfort, and she receives steadfast love and support from her parents and siblings, who stick by her side during her struggle.
The Baxters give the impression that they are the epitome of the perfect family and that they are doing a perfect job of parenting their kids. However, beneath this façade comes the reality that they struggle with their own heartaches and disappointments just like any other family. The show takes advantage of this relationship, telling a story in which the Baxters experience their fair share of hardships. The other siblings are relegated to secondary roles in the plot, which is mostly focused on Kari. The short 22-minute episodes are only made longer by the soap opera-like atmosphere, and the arrival of Ryan Allyn, Kari’s ex-boyfriend, gives the story an obvious turn.
Thankfully, you are kept interested in the program by the performances. Their portrayal of a close-knit family dynamic is compelling, and they have an authentic feel. As John Baxter, Ted McGinley plays the part of the charming father figure in the family with genuineness. Although Taylour Paige, who plays Tim’s pupil Angela Manning, shines and steals the show, Ali Cobrin, who plays Kari, and Brandon Hirsch, who plays Tim, both give real, heartfelt performances. Every episode of this family drama seems to be infused with a lot of sanitized biblical teaching. This show avoids the idea of “instant gratification,” thus it might not be to everyone’s taste if you’re short on time. If, on the other hand, you enjoy slow-moving family dramas that present an idealized family dynamic, this series might be of appeal to you.
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