It’s almost time to meetThe BaxtersonPrime Video. Starting on March 28, the titular family at the center of a franchise of best-sellingfaith-based novelsby authorKaren Kingsburywill move into their new streaming home just in time for Easter with a ten-episode adaptation starringRoma DowneyandTed McGinley. As Elizabeth and John Baxter, the pair will be the heads of the Baxter family, as both they and their kids experience and overcomethe trials and tribulations of lifewith and without God. Ahead of the premiere, Collider can share an exclusive preview of Episode 6 which shows the loving couple finding comfort in one another in a difficult time.
Season 1 ofThe Baxtersis based on the first book in the series,Redemption, following one of the family’s adult daughters, Kari (Ali Cobrin), amida crisis in her marriage. After she discovers her college professor husband Tim (Brandon Hirsch) is having an affair with one of his students, Kari is left to come to terms with the betrayal and decide for herself whetherlove can endure in such a situation. As she makes her choice, she’ll seek the help of her family and faith to determine whether it’s worth working with her husband to redeem their marriage or if it’s better to move on. While she’s the focus of the first season, her parents have their own problems to confront too.
In the sneak peek, John finds the time to catch up with Elizabeth after work has kept him busier than usual. They share a tender moment as Elizabeth recounts her chance encounter with Lilian Ashford, played by guest starKathie Lee Gifford, at the church. There’s some unresolved business between the two women, yet Elizabeth can’t find the words to tell her what she needs to, leaving her feeling guilty for not reaching out. However, John reassures her that she’s only human and that saying the right thing can be difficult. The scene is a tease ofthe supportive dynamic within the Baxter family as they face not only crises of faith but self-doubt.
Who Else Stars in ‘The Baxters’?
The Baxtershails from Lightworkers Media, the faith-based banner of Downey and her husband andreality competition mastermindMark Burnettwho also helped produce the 2016Ben-Hurremake. At the helm forthe family drama seriesisJessie Rosenwith a cast that also includesiCarly’sJosh Plasseas Luke Baxter alongsideMasey McLainas Ashley Baxter,Cassidy Giffordas Reagan Decker,Reilly Anspaughas Erin Baxter, andEmily Petersonas Brooke Baxter. Season 1 will also includeJake Allyn,Damien Leake, andOrel De La Motaas guest stars alongside Gifford.
All ten episodes ofThe Baxterspremiere on Prime Video on March 28. Check out our exclusive sneak peek above.
