It has been reported that the relationships between cast members were portrayed falsely and that there were many inconsistencies between fact and the reality that was represented in the television program. The production has been forthcoming with some of the 'non-Amish' activities in the background of the cast. As episodes progressed, the production steadily revealed other aspects of the cast's past activities, including items not previously released as
spoilers by other media outlets. Some of the information shared on air by the cast during the production:
Season 1 • In episode 1 it is shown that Kate had spent time in
Florida, driving and getting a
DUI. • In the extended version of episode 3 Jeremiah states that he was kicked out of the
Amish three different times, dressing 'English' each time. ('English' was typically used in the series to mean "non-Anabaptist.") • In episode 6 Jeremiah states, when Abe talks about marrying Rebecca, that he was once married. • In episode 7 Abe and Rebecca discuss how they used to sneak off – with her boyfriend and with others – to dress 'English' and go
bowling. • In episode 7 Rebecca discusses how Abe once moved to
Kentucky and she to
North Dakota, renewing their friendship when they returned to their Amish community. • In episode 8 Sabrina discusses the fact that she had been married, in 2009, to a
Mennonite man – and that marrying a best friend does not always work out. • In episode 10 Rebecca states that she had been married directly after her 18th birthday in 2009 and divorced in July 2012. She also mentions that she has a daughter. • In episode 12 the group discuss the fact that many Amish teenagers will sneak out and dress 'English', and so it is no surprise to find pictures of them, or many other teenage Amish, during excursions outside of the community. ==Cast==