Tributes are paid to the late Halyna Hutchins in a bizarre premiere that mostly dwells on the size of their family and defends Hilaria Baldwin's fondness for Spanish.

According to the show’s official synopsis, “The Balwins” is “an intimate, behind-the-scenes look into the lives of Alec and Hilaria Baldwin and their seven children. This series blends the highs and lows of family life, with the challenges and humor that come while raising a large family in the public eye.”

The series begins just before he was scheduled to stand trial in the fatal shooting on the set of “Rust.” The reviews have been somewhat uneasy.

Alec Baldwin is reflecting on his mental health in the aftermath of the " Rust " shooting that led to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021.

Alec Baldwin feared for his family and fate going into the Rust trial. The new TLC reality show The Baldwins captures the unsettling time for the actor and his wife, Hilaria, before the trial began in July 2024.

Want to check in on the Baldwins and see an intimate behind-the-scenes look at their life but don’t have cable? You can still catch it for free on streaming services including Philo and DirecTV Stream. You can also stream on Sling with a promotional offer.

The aftermath of the 2021 fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of Alec Baldwin's movie Rust plays out in his family's TLC reality show, The Baldwins. The actor balanced his seven children's needs while leaning on wife Hilaria Baldwin for support as he headed into his involuntary manslaughter trial in July 2024.