Did HBO apologize to the Mormon Church for an allegedly offensive scene that will air in this Sunday’s episode of Big Love? Yes.
Will HBO be scrapping, re-edttting, or changing said scene in any way?
No.
Big Love will air unchanged as planned on Sunday at 10pm. The scene in question goes a little something like this:
A character portrayed by the actress Jeanne Tripplehorn undergoing an endowment ceremony, a religious rite in which members recite religious teachings and reenact scenes from the Bible in preparation for their places in heaven.
The church was none-to-happy about this depiction because:
The church considers the rite sacred, and only members in good standing may participate in or view it
HBO was super understanding of the church’s concerns and issued an apology. But again, the Home Box Office will not be changing the scene. We too are very sorry for any offense, but are excited about a show that is willing to cross a few lines in order to (in their, and our estimation) write and shoot a show that portrays something truthful and raw. We’d be offended by provocation for provocation’s sake. But Big Love seems to be creating a thoughtful and interesting representation of polygamy, idealism, marriage, childhood, etc.
Are we wrong?
While you reflect, let’s watch a little clip of “The Happiest Girl”, shall we?
It’s just good. That’s all there is to it.
(nytimes.com)
Previously:
HBO Greenlights Fourth Season of "Big Love"
Joe Buck Replaces Bob Costas At HBO
Buscemi, Scorcese, HBO: What Could Go Wrong?
