Faith, friendship and feuds: "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" returns

What they're saying: Cast member Layla Taylor, 24, told Axios the series spotlighted Mormonism last year by showcasing LDS women and their varied approaches to the Utah-based faith.

• "We're not telling everyone to live your life this way, but we're saying that if you do, it's OK," she said.

What's new: Season 2 introduces Miranda McWhorter, 27, who was part of the original #MomTok group that was linked to the 2022 viral swinging scandal that inspired the series.

• McWhorter, who clashes with former best friend Taylor Frankie Paul over what really transpired, told Axios, "Everyone wanted to know once and for all the tea on the swinging scandal."
• The season hones in on Taylor, Paul and McWhorter's experiences as single mothers in a community where divorce is deeply stigmatized.
• It also explores Whitney Leavitt's fallout from #MomTok after she left the group last season.

Friction point: Despite its popularity, the series continues to be controversial to many Latter-Day Saints, who say the show "mischaracterizes" their religion.

By the numbers: Within the first five days of its May 15 release, the reality television show garnered 5 million views on Disney+ and Hulu.

• 10 episodes of the season are available now.
• Last October, the show was renewed for 20 episodes, but it's unclear if 10 more will drop later this season or if they will appear in a potential third season.

The bottom line: Love it or hate it, the show's themes around motherhood, friendship, feminism and faith continue to ignite discussion and curiosity.