5 Ways ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Captivated Viewers

The drama from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives shows no signs of slowing, as real-life relationships, scandals and surprises continue to grip fans. Taylor Frankie Paul‘s tumultuous relationship with Dakota Mortensen grabbed headlines with their ups and downs, all after her infamous soft-swinging scandal. Jen Affleck opened up about her emotional struggles, attending an 11-day wellness retreat while pregnant with baby No. 3 after facing split rumors with husband Zac Affleck. Meanwhile, Mikayla Matthews shared the joyful news that she’s expecting her fourth baby amid ongoing health battles.

Ahead of season 2 — new episodes promise returning favorites and even more MomTok faces joining — of the Hulu docuseries, the cast’s personal stories, feuds and other shocking twists continue to keep this breakout reality TV hit as captivating as ever.

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