The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is a reality TV series on Hulu that follows a group of eight Utah-based Mormon mothers and TikTok influencers known as "MomTok." The show centers around the aftermath of a 2022 scandal in which Taylor Frankie Paul revealed on TikTok that she and her husband had been involved in "soft swinging" with other Mormon couples-a practice involving partner swapping without penetrative sex. Taylor also disclosed that she had gone "all the way" with someone else, which led to her divorce. This revelation caused significant controversy given the conservative values of their Mormon community and led to the fracturing of the friend group
. The series portrays the unraveling of the group as trust breaks down, alliances shift, and personal secrets emerge. It explores the tension between maintaining religious expectations and social media fame, while the women navigate their personal and family lives. The cast members become divided into two factions: the "Saints," who adhere to traditional Mormon practices such as wearing garments, attending church regularly, and abstaining from alcohol and caffeine, and the "Sinners," who are more progressive, discuss taboo topics like sex, and challenge gender stereotypes within their relationships
. The show includes dramatic elements such as arrests, accusations of infidelity, and confrontations, providing a candid look at the complexities of Mormon motherhood, faith, and modern social dynamics. It also highlights how the group copes with public scrutiny and internal conflicts following the scandal
. In summary, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is about the personal and social fallout experienced by a group of Mormon mom influencers after a swinging scandal disrupts their community and friendships, revealing the challenges of balancing faith, family, and public life in the digital age
