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?
Keep it. Or, at least give it a proper finale. Tonight ended in a cliff hanger that should be resolved.
Sorry I didn’t finish, I say get rid of the reality shows, we as people like something with a plot or a rime or reason to it, I hate reality shows and have not watched ABC for a long time until the family, I’m an older woman and like watching shows that are good, but I know you only consider people between certain ages and I guess once we pass that age we don’t matter any more
Please keep the show!! I love it! Don’t ruin our Sunday night without it. Please let be a 2nd. Session. We need to know if Adam will be reunited with his family and also Ben with his mom. Plus we want to know who killed the reporter. Willa???
Thanks!
I say keep the family on its very interesting and I can’t wait until Sunday nights to watch
Don’t cancel the Family!!!!! Best show on television!!!
Please do not cancel The Family. I find it to be one of the most interesting shows on television. Airing it against The Good Wife could be a reason for poor ratings. But since that show has been cancelled The Family should be given a second season.
Keep the show pleased lease keep the show. My family is obsessed!!!
Keep this show going it is one of the few smart dramas left on TV
Its nakes you think and follow along. I love it my kids love it. Smart tv who would’ve thought. I guess thats why it was cancelled. Does ABC really think so little of it viewers? We are smart and want smart, intriguing television.
I enjoyed The Family, the story, the suspense, and the great acting, but a proper close out finale is needed!!! Please ABC, make it happen!
Love this show! I tape it so I can see it again. So much better than most of the stuff on tv.
Omg!!! Keep! Keep! Keep! I love this show and it just can’t end like this!
Please, please, please don’t cancel The Family. My daughter and I have this show in our weekly rotation. We love the twists and turns introduced in every episode. Tonight’s series final was AMAZING!!! With a finale like that, how can you even consider cancelling? I’m so happy Adam’s alive, I want to see how the family responds to his return. This show is a keeper!!!
I love this show and tonite 5/15 has an amazing plot twist. You cant cancel this program. We need closure
The show is awesome. Just watched the finale! Bring it back!!! Now that it will not have to compete against the Good Wife and give it some exposure!!
Great drama; outstanding cast & performances. This drama deserves a second season in a better time slot.