On Welcome to Plathville season 4, Kim and Barry Plath showed signs that they might reconcile after announcing their divorce, but many fans think they're better off apart. Fans were shocked by Kim leaving Barry unexpectedly after over 20 years of marriage, especially when she suddenly started speaking out against her husband. The season followed the parents breaking the news to each of their nine kids, with the family ultimately coming together for a day trip in the finale, which left fans wondering where the Plath parents stood.
After a full season of Kim blaming their unpopular parenting choices on Barry, and saying that she did not want to be with him anymore, there were hints that the pair would fight for their relationship. Welcome to Plathville ended on a high note, as Ethan Plath's wife Olivia Plath was able to spend time with the whole family, despite her feud with Kim, and everyone was finally together. After watching for seasons, many fans think that Kim and Barry bring out the worst in each other. They are both able to express themselves better now that they are apart, so viewers don't want a reconciliation. Fans were shocked when Kim first said, “We’re moving forward with a divorce,” as per TLC, but they've adjusted.
Welcome To Plathville's Kim & Barry Aren't A Good Match
Fans believe that Kim and Barry's strict parenting choices have left their kids unprepared for the real world. The mother and father manipulated their kids on the show, and kicked them out of the house for disobeying. They even forced them apart when it was convenient. Since separating, and later announcing their divorce, they have given all of their kids more of a chance to be themselves. Although the power dynamic between Kim and Barry is often disputed, many fans blame them both for a parenting style that they perceive as harmful. Viewers think that their divorce will stop them from feeding off of each other's troubled ideas.
Welcome To Plathville's Kim Is Better Off Without Barry
On Welcome to Plathville season 4, Kim is unrecognizable, when compared to her season 1 self. She is suddenly more progressive and open-minded. Kim was able to have heart-to-hearts with Ethan, Micah, and Moriah Plath, and Isaac Plath added that she is a cool mom now. While many fans called her hypocritical for going back on her beliefs, they cannot deny that they like some ways that she's changed since separating from Barry. Fans don't want her to go back to her old ways.
Welcome To Plathville's Kim & Barry's Next Chapter
Kim seems ready to move on from her marriage, but Barry was willing to try everything to make their relationship work. Both of them have seemed more sympathetic, as fans have watched them move through the divorce process. Barry even showed real emotion for the first time. Welcome to Plathville fans are eager to see the Plaths enter a new chapter together, as Kim and Barry seem to be doing better now that they aren't partners. It will be interesting to see the new dynamic in the family. Also, fans want to see both of them back in the dating pool.
Source: TLC