Nothing but bad luck for this family. ABC has cancelled their freshman drama The Family, TVLine reports.
The drama centers on the Warren family, whose youngest member returns after mysteriously disappearing 10 years prior. The cast includes Joan Allen, Rupert Graves, Alison Pill, Zach Gilford, and Liam James.
The series premiered to decent ratings, but they have dropped steadily over the course of its first season. The Family began with a 1.48 in the 18-49 demo and currently holds an average of .83 in the 18-49 demo and 3.276 million viewers.
The season one and series finale airs on May 15th.
What do you think? Are you a fan of The Family? Do you think it should’ve been renewed?
So unfortunate the Family was cancelled. ABC gave it an awful time slot against the Walking Dead on AMC, while new episodes were airing… the show was set up to fail. Had they waited until after the walking dead finale was over and promoted it over the summer I bet it could have been a big hit. Bummer as the storyline and cast were great. It makes me not want to watch any new shows because of the disappointment felt if they aren’t renewed- especially when they are left with a cliff-hanger!! So irritating!
I can’t believe they would actually cancel “The Family”. One of the best shows ever!!! So disappointed with ABC for making this decision. Please bring it back.
I loved this show and want it to be renewed!!!!!!! I’m so disappointed that this show may be canceled, Especially with the way they left the ending. I want to know what happens to Adam and if he returns and what happens to Ben. Their so many possibilities and routes the producers of the show could go with. Season one was incredible and always left me wanted more. As soon as I thought I had it all figure out the show and the plot of the story would always throw me for another thrill and crazy loop, that I would… Read more »
I just logged on to see when the next episode of The Family was coming back. I cannot believe it’s NOT being renewed. With all the bad shows they’ve kept and to not renew this one is absurd. Somebody needs to revisit that poor judgement call!
Im sitting here all summer waiting for the new season of The Family. Only to find out its been scrapped? Come on, really? The show was fantastic, a must watch, great cast, great story line. I hate reality shows with a passion, we need some good dramas with twists and turns and The Family was it. You leave all of us hanging like this? Boooo, rotten tomatoes thrown at ABC!!!!
I cannot believe they aren’t going to renew for season two. Very upsetting. I thought it was a great show and I cannot believe they are going to leave us hanging. I wonder if they put any research into why ratings were low. Like airing it on Sunday night at the same time as America’s most watched series,The walking dead on AMC. Hello, that wasn’t thought out very well. The family is a great show but cannot compete with the walking dead. I wish they would try a season two on a different night, I think it would make a… Read more »
WHY???? I enjoyed watching this show!!!! Please bring it back!!! Of all other shows you decided to renew are ridiculous!!! This is ABC right?? ABC keep canceling good shows while NBC keeps crappy shows like GRIMM!!! Your loss for canceling such great shows!! Now, not sure if I want to follow one season on ABC because you guys will cancel it then what’s the point of watching the whole season. STOP cancelling GREAT SHOWS!!!! Bring back “The Family”!!!
If a show is cancelled, the least you can do is have one last wrap up show! I hate being left hanging!! I enjoyed The Family and am disappointed that the story will not be finalized.
does anyone with real authority read this plea for the show
the best show of the decade – what Einstein thought was a good call to show it at same time as the last season of The Good Wife? Well duh!
I love this show I couldn’t wait till Sunday to watch it I want season 2 you can’t let it end the way it did please make a season 2
First let me say this, I am so disappointed with ABC and their cancellation of various series over the last 2 seasons. I started watching The Family and I looked forward to seeing this show each Sunday. I enjoyed the various twist the show was taking to keep me sort of guessing to what would happen next. Then I find out the series is not being renewed. I am done watching any new dramas you introduce. This was quality viewing.
Exavtly, one season to watch would be a waste of time if they are not renewing it!!! Such a sad move they made. ABC need to give it a chance to run another season!!!!!!!!!!!!
Call 1-818-460-7477 and tell them we want The Family back !!!!!!!!!!!!
Call 1-818-460-7477 and let them know you want it back!!!!!!!!
My son (13) and I (39) always looked forward to the next episode of The Family. We are definitely not happy that it is being cancelled…..booooo….