Thank you for reading!

I can't imagine the writers splitting up the marriage entirely although both Margene and Barb may want to take a 'break'.
I have no idea what these crazy writers have in store, but my feeling right now (which always gets jossed about two seconds into the new seasons) is that if things don't start looking up for the family by the end of next season, then I think splitting up is inevitable. (Although now that I say that, I expect the writers to do the opposite of what I'm expecting and...I don't know, have Nicki leave Bill or something.)

I think Margene is being naive for falling for Ana and Goran. Ana may be sincere in her friendship with Margene but Goran definately has ulterior motives.
Goran's hard for me to read, so I'm reserving judgment. Reminds me of a character on Mad Men I also couldn't read, while everyone seemed so sure was crazy...she still hasn't done anything crazy (and I'm still not sure what the writers are doing with her). I can see the writers going either way--have Margene be betrayed by Goran, or have her feel conflicted about her two families. (Or they could do both, because this is Big Love we're talking about...)

As for Bill... I admire and despise him at the same time. The man is audacious and visionary but also completely self-centered. I love how complex his character is.
I just straight-up hate the guy right now, but it's definitely because of how good the writing is for the character (heh, reminds me of Mad Men again). It's refreshing. I also get the sense that Bill feels he's meant to do something "great," but doesn't know what that is--and definitely doesn't want to be the Prophet--hence jumping from one idea to another when it doesn't turn out to be as fulfilling as he thought.

I'd love to hear some of your thoughts and speculations on Season 5!
Barb and Tommy finally get it on. /shallow