Fans have been on edge wondering whether or not Return to Amish will come back to TLC. The spin-off to Breaking Amish is a continuation of the stories of the cast members from seasons one and two. Fans were delighted to see how the lives of people like Jerimiah, Abe, Rebecca, Sabrina, and the sultry Kate Stoltzfus fared since their time after leaving Amish country.
In addition to these five, the series has featured a list of walk-ons and cameos by cast members from later seasons of Breaking Amish and several new supporting players, like the rest of the Schumaker family as well as fellow Amish and Menonite compatriots of the cast members. Despite the shows popularity, and TLC’s new gap in programming thanks to the cancelation of the Duggar Family shows, Amish showrunners and the TLC network have been quiet about the possibility of the show returning in 2022.
9 The Success Of 'Breaking Amish'
Breaking Amish followed the lives of Amish young adults entering the industrial worlds of New York City and Los Angeles. The show gave these Amish kids a taste of a different, modernized way of living and tested their loyalty to the Amish lifestyle. Audiences were keen to see whether they would return to their peasant lives or if they would leave Amish country for good, which would mean being shunned by their Amish friends and family.
8 The 'Breaking Amish' Controversy
Breaking Amish endured heavy criticism when it was revealed certain things were staged or omitted from the show. For example, Rebecca admitted that she had been divorced once before she got engaged to Abe. Divorce is strictly forbidden by Amish law, so critics are led to believe other elements of the show have been staged as well. Accusations of staging are a common criticism levied against reality shows.
7 What Happened At The End Of The Last Season of 'Return To Amish'
The last season of Return to Amish followed Jerimiah and his wife Carmella as they ran their new donut business with the help of Amish and Menonite labor. Near the end of the show, it was revealed that Jerimiah had been lied to about his birth father and that that his real dad was murdered years ago. The series ends with him coming to terms with this and he and his wife make plans to have a baby. Did Jerimah have a pandemic baby? Audiences are dying to find out.
6 What Do Fans Think?
Rosanna and Maureen, two cast members who joined Return To Amish after season 2, got English makeovers in the finale of season six. Most fans think Maureen got the best new look but all are eager to see what happened after the fact. What did their new looks bring into their lives? Would Abe and Rebecca come back to the show? Fans still have several questions about the cast's future.
5 How Popular Was The Last Season?
While the debut of Return to Amish brought TLC their highest ratings since the first season of Breaking Amish, the show saw a decline in ratings after 2018, which Jerimiah blamed on TLC for not promoting the show enough. At its peak, Return to Amish was screened in almost 2 million households at once.
4 What About A New Series?
Thanks to the success of the followup series, and the long wait for TLC to announce their plans with the show, one could be led to believe that a new spin-off series is in the works. Could Rebecca and Abe get their own show? Could we see how Kate Stoltzfus' new fashionline and Maxim Magazine spread has effected her relationship with Amish relatives? With such a long cast list comes a long list of potential spinoffs, and speculation will only continue until TLC makes an announcement.
3 What Does The Cast Think?
The cast has been very quiet about the possibility of a new season or a new spin-off series. For those who have social media, none of them have posted anything to indicate they will be returning or hinted whether or not TLC has renewed the show. If fans are looking for the cast as any indication the show will return, they are unfortunately out of luck.
2 What Has TLC Said About The Show's Return?
Nothing. The reality TV and documentary network has said nothing about the possibility of Return to Amish coming back for a seventh season, nor have they indicated any talks with castmembers for a renewal. The last episode of Return to Amish aired on May 24th, 2021. The longer TLC waits to make an announcement about the series, the more fans are left wondering if the show will ever return.
1 In Conclusion...
Whether or not Return to Amish or a new spinoff series will be coming to TLC in 2022 remains a mystery until either a castmember, showrunner, or the network makes an announcement. While fans might find it frustrating, they will just have to be patient and wait and see what the future holds for their favorite Amish and ex-Amish cast members.