Hulu Announces The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County Spinoff
Hulu Announces The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County Spinoff
Hulu reveals a new Orange County edition of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, featuring Aspyn Ovard, Avery Woods, and more, with a premiere later this year.
Hulu is expanding The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives with a new Orange County edition featuring TikTok stars Aspyn Ovard, Avery Woods, and more, set to premiere later this year. The Orange County spinoff marks the first offshoot of the popular reality series, signaling Hulu’s push to broaden its documentary-style storytelling with new personalities and a fresh California setting. The OC edition will continue the show’s candid look at the personal lives of women connected to Mormon communities, while leveraging the reach of social media figures to attract a broader, younger audience. Production details and episode counts are expected to be announced as the premiere window approaches. Fans of the original series can anticipate the same blend of real-life moments, dramatic turns, and compelling conversations that have defined the franchise from its inception. The Orange County edition aims to bring viewers closer to the everyday experiences, friendships, and challenges that shape these women’s lives, all set against the backdrop of a Southern California community familiar to many viewers. In related updates from the broader franchise, production on Season 5 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives had paused weeks ago amid a domestic violence investigation involving Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. It has not yet been revealed whether Paul or Mortensen will be involved in Season 5 moving forward, as filming resumes. This pause and ongoing investigation underscore the complexities that can accompany high-profile reality productions, even as networks press ahead with new installments. Hulu’s upcoming slate—highlighting a renewed focus on reality storytelling and cross-platform talent—illustrates the streamer’s strategy to keep audiences engaged with timely, talent-driven content. As the Orange County spinoff progresses toward production milestones and a release date, viewers will be watching to see how the new cast integrates with the show’s established format and whether the OC edition will live up to the series’ reputation for revealing, unscripted moments.
