'The Baxters' Episode 5 Takeaway: Doubt looms for Tim Jacobs as GF Angela Manning urges divorce from wife Kari Baxter
Contains spoilers for 'The Baxters' Episode 5
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'The Baxters,' a new family drama premiered on Thursday, March 28. Based on the bestselling novels by Karen Kingsbury, this series delves into the lives of Elizabeth and John Baxter, as well as their five grown children.
Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions as Season 1 throws us right into the heart of a family crisis.
Elizabeth and John's daughter, Kari Baxter, discover a devastating truth - her seemingly perfect husband, Tim Jacobs, has been having a secret affair with a student, Angela Manning.
Will their love survive? Can Kari rebuild her trust?
'The Baxters' promises to explore faith, family, forgiveness, and the enduring power of love. Embark on healing and rediscovery with the Baxters, exclusively premiering on Prime Video.
Angela Manning lashes out at Tim Jacobs for failing to finalize the divorce
Amid the celebration of the impending arrival of the divorce papers, Angela Manning (Taylour Paige) voices her concern to Tim. She starts questioning why Tim (Brandon Hirsch) hasn't finalized his divorce with Kari (Ali Cobrin) yet.
Angela tells Tim that his ongoing divorce is causing uncertainty about their future together.
As the argument between Tim and Angela escalates, Angela's frustration leads to physical violence. She grabs the wine bottle they were sharing and smashes it against the wall in frustration.
The sound of breaking glass fills the room, leaving Tim stunned and worried that the argument will get even worse. He decides to leave the house, hoping to find a way to ease the heaviness in his heart caused by Angela's words.
Tim realizes that his hopes for a fresh start with Angela are now clouded by uncertainty due to her violent actions.
Kari Baxter finds herself lost in her hope of rebuilding the marriage
Back at home, Kari seeks guidance from Elizabeth, confiding in her mother about the challenges she's facing in her marriage. With Tim's drinking spiraling further out of control, Kari's yearning for a stable and secure future intensifies.
Will Tim seek help for his addiction? Can Kari and Tim rebuild their relationship amidst his infidelity? Will Ashley's past resurface and complicate her present? These are just a few questions left unanswered, leaving viewers eager for the next episode.
'The Baxters' continues to weave together themes of family, forgiveness, and the complexities of relationships.
As each faces their challenges, the series offers a poignant exploration of the significance of support and open communication, particularly in navigating life's unexpected twists and turns.
Episode 5 of 'The Baxters' is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.