The Braxton family, known for their long-running reality series “Braxton Family Values”, are set to make a comeback to We TV. Two years after the passing of Traci Braxton, a beloved singer, actress, and television personality who was a staple of all seven seasons of “Braxton Family Values”, the network is bringing back the family for a new chapter. This announcement of “The Braxtons” signals a highly anticipated return for fans who have followed the family’s journey for years.
“The Braxtons” will feature familiar faces: Toni Braxton, Towanda Braxton, Trina Braxton, Tamar Braxton, and their mother, Ms. Evelyn Braxton. We TV revealed this exciting news during AMC Networks’ presentation at the Television Critics Assn.’s Winter 2024 press tour, promising viewers a look into the family’s current lives. The new series aims to capture “new love, success, heartbreak, ongoing family dynamics and so much more,” offering a glimpse into the ever-evolving world of the Braxton sisters and their matriarch.
According to We TV, “The Braxtons” will delve into the family’s experiences during the pandemic quarantine and navigate the emotional aftermath of Traci Braxton’s death in 2022 at the age of 50, following her battle with esophageal cancer. This new series promises to be both poignant and uplifting as it explores themes of family, resilience, and moving forward after loss, core elements that resonated with audiences of “Braxton Family Values”.
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Continuing the Braxton Family Saga
Evelyn Braxton, the family matriarch, shared a heartfelt statement: “Thank you all for sharing our lives. I hope that through each one of our experiences, you’ll grow with us, inspiring you in your endeavors, and teaching you the importance of family, love, and experiencing life. Remember, we’re not perfect, we’re only human. Look at God.” Her words underscore the themes of family and personal growth that have always been central to the Braxton family’s appeal and the original “Braxton Family Values” series.
Each hour-long episode of “The Braxtons” will follow “the fast-paced lives of Toni, Towanda, Trina and Tamar as they balance relationships, motherhood, careers, family and, most importantly, their sisterhood.” This focus on the sisters’ individual journeys, intertwined with their strong familial bond, is reminiscent of what made “Braxton Family Values” so engaging for viewers.
“Braxton Family Values”: A Reality TV Foundation
“Braxton Family Values” originally graced We TV for seven seasons, airing from 2011 to 2020. The show became a cornerstone of the network’s reality programming and even led to a spin-off series, “Tamar & Vince,” highlighting Tamar’s relationship with her then-husband. However, the journey wasn’t without its challenges. Over the years, there were reports of disagreements between the Braxton family and We TV concerning their compensation for the show. In a notable turn of events, Tamar Braxton severed ties with We TV, alleging feelings of betrayal, overwork, and being underpaid. This history adds another layer of complexity to the family’s return to the network, making “The Braxtons” a potentially compelling narrative of reconciliation and new beginnings.
Tamar Braxton also became a vocal advocate for reality TV personalities’ rights, particularly after a personal crisis. She emphasized the need for a union to protect reality stars’ labor, rights, and voices, sparking an important conversation within the unscripted television community. This context adds depth to the Braxton family’s story, reflecting broader industry issues within reality television.
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What’s Next for “The Braxtons”?
We TV has provided a glimpse into what each Braxton sister will be navigating in the new series: Toni Braxton is set to launch her Las Vegas residency, “Love and Laughter,” alongside Cedric the Entertainer at the Cosmopolitan. Towanda Braxton will be shown balancing her business ventures and motherhood, raising teenagers while supporting her nephew, Kevin, after the loss of his mother, Traci. Trina Braxton will manage her businesses and motherhood to her two adult sons. Tamar Braxton is described as expanding her music and media empire while juggling motherhood and her multifaceted career. These individual storylines promise to offer a rich tapestry of personal and professional developments, appealing to the audience who followed their journeys on “Braxton Family Values”.
“The Braxtons” is being produced by Blink49 and Datari Turner Productions, with executive producers including Tara Long, Ri-Karlo Handy, and Datari Turner. The Braxton sisters – Toni, Tamar, Trina, Towanda, and Evelyn – are also credited as executive producers, along with Angela Molloy from We TV.
Brett Dismuke, head of content for We TV and ALLBLK, emphasized the significance of this return: “It is not overstating things to say this is one of the most significant developments in the history of We TV and a moment the fans have been waiting for since the final episode of ‘Braxton Family Values’ aired on December 17, 2020. The Braxtons are one of the founding families of reality television and We TV viewers were along for the ride through every moment of their original pioneering series, which spanned 148 unforgettable episodes. We are thrilled to welcome them back and once again be able to share these dynamic relationships and all the highs, lows, triumphs, setbacks and drama that fall in between.”
For fans eager to watch, “The Braxtons” will be available online through services like Philo, ensuring accessibility for the dedicated audience of “Braxton Family Values” and new viewers alike. The return of the Braxton family promises to be a significant moment for reality television and We TV, continuing the legacy of one of its most beloved shows.
