Ep 12. Homestead Heartache
- TV-PG
- January 17, 2021
- 44 min
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Homestead Heartache is the twelfth episode of the tenth season of Alaska The Last Frontier. This episode explores the challenges faced by the Kilchers as they try to balance their homestead lifestyle and their personal lives.
At the start of the episode, we see Atz Lee and Jane struggling to keep their marriage together while dealing with the demands of homesteading. They are forced to take a step back and prioritize their relationship after they experience a major setback on their homestead. Meanwhile, Eivin and Eve are dealing with their own personal challenges as they try to raise their two young children and keep their homestead running smoothly.
As the episode progresses, we see the Kilchers banding together to tackle some of the most difficult tasks on their homestead. Atz Sr. takes on the daunting task of building a new fence to protect the chickens, while Otto and Charlotte renovate their root cellar to make room for their growing family. The whole family comes together to help Shane and Kelli with their new homestead, which has been hit hard by the weather.
Throughout the episode, we get a glimpse of the deep connection that the Kilchers have to their land and their way of life. We see them working long hours in the freezing cold, struggling to overcome the many challenges that come with living in the Alaska wilderness. Yet despite these difficulties, they remain committed to their way of life, and to each other.
As the episode draws to a close, we see the Kilchers reflecting on the importance of family and community in their lives. They acknowledge the sacrifices they have made to live this way, but also the rewards that come with it. And they show us that, despite the many challenges they face, they wouldn't have it any other way.
Homestead Heartache is a moving and powerful episode of Alaska The Last Frontier that highlights the strength, resilience, and deep connection that the Kilchers have to their land and their way of life. It is a testament to the importance of family, community, and hard work in the face of adversity, and a reminder that even in the toughest of times, there is always hope and a way forward.
