In the fall, ABC launched a new drama called Blood & Oil. They had high hopes for the series but it didn’t do well in the ratings and was cancelled. Now, the network is trying a suspenseful TV show called The Family. How’s it doing? Cancel or keep it?
The Family TV show revolves around the return of a politician’s young son who’s been presumed dead since he disappeared over 10 years ago. As the mysterious teen is welcomed back into his family, suspicions begin to emerge. Is Adam Warren really who he says he is? The series stars Joan Allen, Alison Pill, Margot Bingham, Zach Gilford, Liam James, Floriana Lima, Madeleine Arthur, Rarmian Newton, Rupert Graves, Floriana Lima, and Andrew McCarthy.
The series premiered on Thursday, March 3rd, and was given a plum timeslot between popular dramas Grey’s Anatomy and How to Get Away with Murder. The debut garnered a 1.48 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 5.70 million viewers. That was a bit lower than what Scandal had garnered in the same timeslot a week earlier.
A few nights later, The Family moved to its regular Sunday night timeslot and the results were not pretty. Episode two dropped by 43% in the demo and by 30% in viewership. The numbers have gotten worse as the weeks have progressed. The March 27th installment hit a new series low with a 0.63 rating in the demo and 2.61 million.
Unless these numbers miraculously turn around, it seems certain that The Family won’t be getting a second season. ABC hasn’t indicated that it’s a “one season series” and recently announced that the “season finale” of The Family will air on May 15th. Hopefully the writers will give viewers some closure by the end of the 12th (and likely last) episode.
But, what do you think? Do you like The Family TV show? Is it a better show than the ratings seem to indicate? Cancel or keep it?
Wrong decision!!! We need more shows like “The Family” on TV. But keep feeding people with cheap stupid shows, the ones they don’t have to use any brain cells whatsoever and we’ll see result very soon. Good luck!
Love this show with all of its plot twists. Please renew it for a second season!
Keep, keep, keep. The best suspense show ABC has going. Keeps a person waiting for the next week airing!! The story line is excellent, the actors play their part so well. Must keep going to find out what Adam and Ben do now.
Great show! My favorite show on TV right now, look forward to it every Sunday night! Keep it!
Please keep it on…love this show. Why would you keep all of the ridiculous reality shows and not keep this. It’s a great show with much potential.
Please save The Family! This has been one of the best, jaw-dropping shows EVER! Cable needs to save this amazing show!
I am disappointed that it won’t be returning. It was a great show. So sad ABC keeps all that other crap on for years. Something good like this comes along and they get rid of it! Does not make sense to me !!!! I really wish another network would take it over I love that show !
Please keep the Family show on!!!!!
Please, Please, Please don’t cancel this show. We Love This Show!
By far the best tv series I’ve seen in years! So disappointed ABC would cancel without a finale! This series was full of suspense and fantastic acting. I could hardly wait for the next episode! Hopefully ABC will reconsider or maybe another network would be smart enough to pick it up!!
Please do not cancel the show. My family thinks it is one of the best shows on TV. Tired of all the reality TV and enjoyed a drama the whole family could watch.
Please DONT CANCEL…one of the best on tv!!!!
If the showbiz cancelled, why can’t ABC make it available on DVD or online?
Awesome show,please keep it,you left us hanging.the cast is great and the show is so well written.please give it more time!!!!!
Why cancel a good show? Everytime a good show is produced, ABC takes it off the air. Last episode left things up in the air. Why put shows on if you decide to cancel. My family looked forwardt o watching this series. The plot lines of the show also let’s kids know not to trust strangers. Please keep it on the air.