True Tori May Be an Interesting Character Study

I'm guessing that many people diss the idea of watching Tori and Dean while they try to repair their marriage. After all, why would Tori put their intimate lives in front of the camera for everyone to see? Is Tori addicted to her life in front of the camera? Is Tori desperate for a paycheck to support her children? Why doesn't Tori's wealthy mother throw some of the family money in Tori's direction?

Tori and Dean's happy family before the mess, courtesy of Lifetime

The idea of watching "True Tori" scared me at first; in fact, this idea made my stomach a bit queasy. But, to tell you the truth, I've watched much of the couple's other series, when they created a Bed & Breakfast, and when they decided to return to Los Angeles. I've seen this family grow from two to six. I don't think I have morbid curiosity. I want to see Tori succeed at life, whether she stays married or not. I read Tori's book that covers the area of her life before Dean, and I think I understand why she left husband number one for Dean.

After watching three episodes of "True Tori," this is what I can report: Both Tori and Dean have suffered these last few months. They are both worn out physically. At first, as Tori drives to see Dean for the first time after 90 days, she narrates her point of view, that Dean has been hospitalized and treated for his problems and addictions. I am undecided about this show until we learn that Dean had such a severe meltdown after Tori and everyone else found out about his cheating that he'd tried (or threatened) to commit suicide. 

When someone else makes this revelation about Dean, we find out that Tori will protect him, no matter what he has done. Maybe she protects him out of respect for their marriage. Maybe she is protective of him in general. It's too soon to tell. She won't let him return to their marital bed yet. How can she? But she still wants to protect Dean's professional image.