TLC’s newest show about an insular religious community, “Suddenly Amish,” has almost wrapped its eight-episode first season, and despite the conservative reputation of the religious sect, it stars a churchgoing diva named James who delivers more drama than a whole season of “Real Housewives.” Below, I attempt to explain why this reality series — and James — have me riveted.
OK, what is this crazy show?
The premise of the reality series is that six English (Amish slang for “non-Amish people”) head to an Amish community in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, because they want to consider joining the lifestyle for…reasons? It’s all very unclear, but each one of them seems
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