The Braxtons are back.
When the announcement came that Toni Braxton, Tamar Braxton, Trina Braxton, Towanda Braxton, and Evelyn Braxton were returning to WE tv, some fans weren’t sure what to expect. “Braxton Family Values” highlighted the controversial relationships between the Braxton sisters and the childhood trauma they were still processing. Traci Braxton in particular felt like the black sheep of the sisters. At the height of their contention, Traci didn’t participate in the protest spearheaded by her sisters to negotiate better contracts from the show’s production company. So she continued to film BFV in their absence and this only made certain relationships more difficult.
Unfortunately, these relationships were not mended before “Braxton Family Values” concluded.
Traci’s passing from esophageal cancer gave the family motivation to return to television with “The Braxtons.” It was said that Traci wanted them to do the new show to honor her memory. However, many fans feel like the opposite is actually happening. In a few episodes, Traci’s son Kevin Surratt, Jr. was made the focal point. His divorce, past arrest, and past tension with his father have been discussed ad nauseam and some fans are questioning if his personal life is being exploited for ratings. This is also a question because they recall Traci didn’t air her son’s personal business on BFV to the same degree.
Some longtime fans think the new show is hard to support.
The recent episode showed Kevin Jr. had a seizure after he had a disappointing phone call with his ex-wife. According to Towanda and the others, Kevin Jr. didn’t start having seizures until Traci died. He was found unresponsive by producers. Luckily, he was able to receive the medical attention necessary. Towanda rushed to his hotel room and he told her he was afraid to be alone because he worried the stress would cause another seizure. While fans were grateful Towanda was able to be there for Kevin Jr., some expressed they don’t think it’s right to have him on television during such a dark time in his life.
Some longtime fans feel it’s uncomfortable to watch.
One X user wrote, “I don’t know if I’m going to keep watching this. It’s making me uncomfortable. It feels very exploitative smh. #TheBraxtons”
Another said, “#TheBraxtons new show is unraveling the family name quicker than those last 3 1/2 seasons of the #BFV show.”
Interestingly enough, ratings for “The Braxtons” pale in comparison to the numbers for “Braxton Family Values.” The most-watched episode of the final season of “Braxton Family Values” pulled in 471,000 viewers. The first episode of “The Braxtons” brought in 194,000 viewers. The lowest-rated episode so far brought in 163,000 viewers. The most watched episode of “The Braxtons” attracted 257,000 viewers.
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The whole show is just weird. They’re acting like BFV never happened. Exploiting Traci’s son and husband is certainly off putting as well. What an awful show. I’ll never support these women again.
I can’t watch it anymore. Trina and Towanda are acting desperate for money. Karma will be nasty for both.
They’re acting like they’re broke as f-ck. I mean why else are they dogging out Traci’s real family for a storyline? Trina hasn’t had a job since Sister Circle and Towanda is pretending to be auntie of the year like she has to support that forever fiance of hers. Then her fiancé is speaking on Traci’s business when she called him an opportunist while she was alive. But they want Traci’s widow to keep his mouth shut? I’m so thankful to not be in a family like this. Traci deserved better. I at least respect Tamar and Toni for not getting involved.
Whose decision was it to bring this show back is the question?
So which sister told Traci she was dead to her?
Probably Towanda or Tamar. Traci never said who it was.
The main focus being Tracy’s death is morbidly overkill RIP/H! If the nephew is constantly experiencing seizures, why are they allowing him to be & travel alone? As an Auntie, I would suggest staying with me or another relative. SMH!
It’s a trashy show. They’re just showing they never gave a d-mn about Traci and still don’t. That momma of theirs is at the root of the evil and dysfunction. Traci was closer to her brother and father for a reason!
If they cared about honoring Traci, they wouldn’t be using her son for content or getting gleeful about him and his dad having problems. They’d be pushing for healing and peace not turmoil. I knew Towanda was a snake because Traci said so. But Trina really surprised me smh.