Image credit: TLCThe Baldwins premiered on TLC on February 23, 2025, and revolves around actor Alec Baldwin, his wife Hilaria, and their seven children. The series was shot about a month before Alec was to face a trial in New Mexico for the fatal Rust shooting incident, and it serves as an important component in the show. Here’s how The Baldwins approaches the tragedy that occurred during the production of Rust.How does TLC’s The Baldwins cover the Rust controversy? The Baldwins Episode 1 starts shortly before Alec Baldwin’s trial begins. Notably, Baldwin faced manslaughter charges for the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during the production of the Western film Rust in 2021. The trial, which took place in a court in Santa Fe, New Mexico, started on July 9, 2024. However, three days later, the presiding judge dismissed the case against Baldwin citing withheld evidence as the reason. The judgment was upheld by the same judge in October 2024.The production for The Baldwins began in June 2024. Viewers see the titular family relocating to their home in the Hamptons from New York City in Episode 1. While the verdict ultimately was in Alec’s favor, the actor admitted he had his apprehensions that it might not be the case when filming commenced. “I have one overriding thought, I have one overriding concern — and that is letting seven children know that I love them,” Alec states in the show. “I’m worried.” (via The New York Times)What else is TLC’s The Baldwins about?Given the timeframe of the production of The Baldwins, the Rust incident and the related trial are invariably part of the show, but it encompasses other things as well. For instance, Hilaria addresses the Spanish accent controversy she dealt with in late 2020. Further, the producers of the series reportedly said during an interview that the Rust incident was only covered in the first part of Season 1. The remaining portion is focused more on the everyday life of Alec Baldwin, Hilaria, and their family.The post TLC’s The Baldwins Is More Than Just the Rust Controversy appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.