On Sunday, Sister Wives returned with the debut episode of Season 19. Undeniably, the story picks up with the three former wives, Janelle, Christine, and Meri Brown solidifying their exit from the plural marriage. Why is Meri being commended for winning fans in the new episodes of Season 19?
Meri Brown Has Rubbed People Wrong
Together Meri and Kody Brown started the Brown family with their marriage in 1990. In the past, Meri Brown has been loyal to a fault to Kody Brown.
Except for the speculation of her having feelings for the person who was catfishing her during a drought in their relationship, Meri has shown her undying support for Kody.
But Meri reached her limit in Sister Wives Season 18 when something Kody said finally clicked that there was no future. After years of not getting attention from her husband, Meri followed Christine Brown Woolley and Janelle Brown‘s lead by exiting the plural family.
Although she has rubbed some fans the wrong way in the past, now, in Season 19, she is showing fans a new side. Many are starting to like her even if they haven’t in previous seasons.
Why Is Meri Brown Winning Fans In Season 19?
Undeniably, many people haven’t liked how Meri Brown acted toward some of the Browns through the years. But Season 19 is turning a new leaf. On Reddit, fans discuss how they are liking Meri Brown more and more as they watch her in Sister Wives Season 19. First, a user says, “Meri’s Cute Moments in the episode tho.” Then, they point out, “Meri has changed this season and I like it. She finally sees it and is accepting the divorce and she is mad at Kody.”
Without a doubt, fans are starting to enjoy Meri standing up for herself. The user continues, “Let’s just take a moment to address her adorable moments. When she was talking about how Kody should just go love Robyn the says ‘but be f****ing honest with me’ and then follows with ‘I don’t care if you put a bleep over that’. It’s just adorable!”
Furthermore, the user talks about Meri making the point that Robyn was too young when they were starting the family. Saying, “And then when she was throwing shade about Robyn’s age. Haha then she said something to the effect of ‘this family started with me. When Robyn was what 10, 12’ had me cracking up. I like angry Meri better. Let out your anger, girl. We’ve all been mad at Kody for years.” Likewise, some fans love seeing Meri’s true colors emerge and have made the comparison to how starkly different she is from Robyn Brown.
Some Fans Think Kody Was Pulling The Strings Behind The Scene
After the initial post, several fans talked about how they saw Meri Brown differently as more information was brought to light. Many are coming around to like her more now that she doesn’t let Kody Brown control her.
- “This was a good start, but I would love to see her have a go at Kody to his face. For so many of the last seasons, I was embarrassed for her, the way she hung on and hung on. I want to see her furious with him so she can get him out of her system once and for all, then move on and enjoy her life.”
- “I’m starting to realize that my opinion on Meri this whole time was probably wrong. She was in an abusive relationship and a lot of her silence or stance on issues had to do with Kody calling her out about being honest in her confessionals. You can really tell this is the case when she acknowledges that she doesn’t care if she gets in trouble for what she says in the Talking Heads anymore.”
- “Yes I agree. I noticed that too. He was controlling even her confessionals. I’m happy she is standing up for herself this season.”
Fans Recognize Meri Brown’s Shift
Other fans add to the conversation about Meri Brown learning to express her anger toward Kody Brown.
- “I’ve never been a fan of Mary….. until she left Kody. I love her sense of humor, how her true self is shining. When you are around toxic ppl sometimes you become toxic yourself and then you detox and you get to breathe. Maybe she did horrible things in her past. They all did. WE all have done stuff in the past that we might regret.”
- “I like Meri more than Christine so far. Meri doesn’t have the faux positivity.”
Some Fans Don’t See It
Not everyone thought it was cute watching Meri Brown process the divorce from Kody Brown.
- “I don’t want to call her anger adorable bc it seems condescending, but I’m definitely glad she’s saying how she feels FINALLY. It was really frustrating to watch her dance around her feelings for years. Love this Meri!”
- “I agree, it seems weird to call anger adorable. Only in this case it is, imo. Kody has been condescending to her for a decade. And she didn’t want to let go. She held on to that marriage til she was holding on by a string. It is sad how Kody left her hangin.”
What do you think about Meri Brown’s turnaround during Sister Wives Season 19? Do you think she is being condescending? Let us know what you think about Meri in the comments below.
