This storyline focuses on Elmer’s difficult transition from his Amish community into the modern world, which is complicated by an "unsavory addiction" that Lindsey struggles to handle.
Many comments focus on the "infuriating" nature of the couples' compromises, particularly regarding the intense pressure for one partner to abandon their entire cultural identity. Forbidden Love S01E01.mp4
Some viewers on Reddit felt the pilot was a "shit show" in the vein of 90 Day Fiancé , with some storylines feeling heavily producer-manipulated or scripted. Forbidden Love S01E01.mp4