The Writing on the Wall (Big Love)
2nd episode of the 2nd season of Big Love / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"The Writing on the Wall" is the second episode of the second season of the American drama television series Big Love. It is the fourteenth overall episode of the series and was written by series creators Mark V. Olsen and Will Scheffer, and directed by Sarah Pia Anderson. It originally aired on HBO on June 18, 2007.
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Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 2 | ||
Directed by | Sarah Pia Anderson | ||
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Cinematography by | M. David Mullen | ||
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Original release date | June 18, 2007 (2007-06-18) | ||
Running time | 50 minutes | ||
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The series is set in Salt Lake City and follows Bill Henrickson, a fundamentalist Mormon. He practices polygamy, having Barbara, Nicki and Margie as his wives. The series charts the family's life in and out of the public sphere in their suburb, as well as their associations with a fundamentalist compound in the area. In the episode, Bill faces challengers when he finds a vandalized billboard, while Joey tries to protect his wife.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.53 million household viewers and gained a 0.8/2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mixed reviews from critics, who criticized Bill's storyline and pacing.