Summary
Welcome to Plathville season 5’s been exposing the dark sides of a lot of the show’s cast members, including Olivia and Ethan Plath, who announced their divorce recently. However, they aren’t the only cast members who’ve behaved badly. The entire clan’s dynamic is troubled, thanks to years of clashes with Olivia, differing opinions about lifestyles, and so much more. While the family did turn against Olivia, casting her out, they also argue with each other sometimes.
Welcome to Plathville season 5 is tense, awkward and emotional. Feuds and romantic woes are par for the course. For years, viewers have watched the Plath family navigate issues, but nothing’s ever been this intense. Olivia’s bonds with the rest of the Plath family are broken, and there doesn’t seem to be any hope. Sadly, that extends to her connection with Ethan. They’re at each other’s throats, and destined to call it quits. The dark evolution of the Plath family isn’t totally unexpected, but it’s still troubling.
Moriah Plath Blocked Olivia And Ethan Plath
Moriah Plath Accused Ethan Plath Of Being A Bully
Reality TV show star Ethan’s gone to the dark side by giving into rage. When the series began, he was remarkably mild-mannered. Over time, the pressures of life acted on him, changing his personality. He got very angry sometimes, and didn’t seem to have a lot of emotional outlets beyond retreating to the garage. Since he struggles to express himself sometimes, he may feel trapped in situations. Nonetheless, if he did bully Moriah Plath as she claims, he needs to take responsibility.
Ethan and Olivia used to live with Moriah in Tampa, Florida. However, Moriah couldn’t take it anymore, and moved out while Ethan and Olivia were exploring Europe. After their holiday, they found out that she’d left – she hadn’t even told them first. Moriah has been saying that Ethan was unkind to her. It’s pretty extreme to call a sibling a bully. Moriah claims she had to block Ethan because he would call her and berate her.
When people live together, they always fight sometimes. However, according to Moriah, their problems went deeper than occasional arguments. The fact that she’d talk this way about her own brother while the cameras rolled is disturbing. Clearly, she’s fed up with Olivia (she’s made this abundantly clear during the season) and with Ethan. Is Moriah part of the problem? She might be.
Moriah’s the tattooed wild child of the Plath family. She’s the one who really chafed at the restrictions while living with Kim and Barry. It was easy to sympathize with her. However, as viewers watched her try to be herself (i.e. an adventurous and bold person), they may have missed some red flags.
Moriah could be someone who was bullied. Everything she’s saying about Ethan could be true. Ethan has changed a lot, and there’s no doubt about that. However, he might see their dynamic differently. He might consider Moriah lazy, or a diva, or whatever. There are two sides.
Moriah’s been tangling with a lot of people lately. She’s like a tiger who’s been let out of a cage. While the freedom that she enjoys now is very important and necessary, it could be unleashing some darker aspects of her personality. Fame and freedom are a potent cocktail.
Isaac Said That Kim Plath’s Relationship With Ken Palmer Was “Weird”
Maybe Kim Plath Should Have Found A Different Boyfriend
Did Kim break one of Welcome to Plathville’s Isaac Plath’s boundaries when she began dating his flight instructor, Ken Palmer? While Isaac didn’t tell Kim to her face that he was creeped out by the relationship, he did make it clear that he thought it was odd. That’s only natural – Isaac seems like a very nice kid, and he was used to thinking of Ken as a role model, rather than the object of his newly-divorced mother’s affection. That shift must have been painful for Isaac. He’s still dealing with emotions linked with the divorce, and now, Kim’s thrown him another curveball.
Kim’s a strange and combative woman. In light of the fact that she’s a Christian, she seems unusually warlike. In fact, conflict seems to energize her. However, she doesn’t usually take out her problems on her younger, more obedient children, such as Lydia and Isaac. Those are the “good” kids who mostly follow her rules. So, although Kim overstepped by dating someone who instructed her son, she may not be happy about the fact that Isaac isn’t comfortable with the relationship.
Kim’s done so many things wrong, and this faux pas is just another gaffe in an endless parade of terrible behavior. Remember when she sat outside in the parking lot during Moriah’s concert? Kim stayed in the car, but made her presence known. She would not stay away from someone who didn’t want her around. This kind of stuff is trouble-making. It’s an attention grab, and it’s pitiful.
Barry Plath May Not Be Able To Be Friends With Kim Plath
Barry Plath’s Trying Not To Hate His Ex Kim Plath
Trying not to hate an ex can be tough! Detaching can be hard, but it’s not impossible. Barry’s trying, but has his moments. He was with Kim for eons, so it’s not surprising that his discomfort level (with regard to her new relationship with Ken) is sky-high. He wavers between disapproval, anger and ambivalence.
The anger is there – it’s real. It’s something that he has to face before he can make it to the other side. Right now, Barry’s probably looking back instead of thinking about the future. He may need some time to heal. It’s a bit early to cast him as a villain because he’s struggling to accept something that probably hurts him. However, if he continues to disapprove of Ken, he’ll only hurt himself. He has to let Kim go.
Therapists call the process of accepting things and bettering oneself “inner work.” Barry has some inner work to do. However, there are signs that he’s definitely up to the challenge. Barry’s been very kind to Moriah, who talked onscreen about experiencing the symptoms of depression. Those symptoms can be extremely serious. By truly listening to his daughter, he gives the kind of love that’s priceless. Of course, he needs a sounding board too. His children love him, and they can be his safety net as he embraces a new reality.
Welcome to Plathville season 5 stars are going to the dark side, but they don’t have to stay there. At any moment, they can decide to change. It’s remarkable how life can shift, and how much people have to pivot in their lives. Everyone needs to do it. Sometimes, the bond that keeps people together seems as thin and fragile as a filament. It’s ultimately very breakable. Conversely, some bonds are like steel. Those are the bonds that should be nurtured. When they are, people move into the light.
Welcome to Plathville airs Tuesdays at 10 p.m. EDT on TLC.
