The Family has been cancelled by ABC, but there is still one episode left to air. Check out these photos and the description for “What Took So Long.” The Family TV series finale airs tonight, May 15, 2016 at 9:00pm ET/PT, on ABC.
The Family stars Joan Allen stars as Claire Warren, Alison Pill as Willa Warren, Rupert Graves as John Warren, and Zach Gilford as Danny Warren. Margot Bingham is Detective Nina Meyer. Liam James is Ben/Adam Warren. Andrew McCarthy is Hank Asher. Floriana Lima is Bridey Cruz. Young Willa and Danny are played by Madeleine Arthur and Rarmian Newton.
Guest starring are Felix Solis as Gus, Matthew Lawler as Agent Gabe Clements, Zoe Perry as Jane Cardone, Luke Slattery as Adam, and Ana Maria Jomoica as Agent Lisa Davis.
Here is ABC’s official episode description for The Family TV series finale, “What Took So Long.”
Claire finally realizes what Adam and Ben endured when she visits the hell hole-like tomb where they were kept, exploding with grief, anger and frustration. Meanwhile Jane looks to make a getaway as Nina closes in on Doug’s location, and Agent Clements’ time is running out. Hank comes face to face with his inner demons, and one phone call shatters Ben’s world, forcing him to tackle an uncertain destiny.
Jenna Bans wrote the story for The Family TV series finale, “What Took So Long.” The teleplay is by Elizabeth Craft and Sarah Fain. The episode was directed by Paul McGuigan.
The Family was canceled due to low ratings. As of the May 8th episode, the series averaged 0.83 in the 18-49 year-old viewer demographic and drew an average total audience of 3.276 million viewers. We have been tracking 25 scripted ABC series during the 2015-16 television season. Those numbers leave The Family ranked 21st out of 25, when sorted by both the demo and total average audience.
ABC cancelled The Family on Thursday, May 12, 2016, so this first season finale was not written as an intentional TV series finale. If the audience will get sufficient closure or satisfaction from “What Took So Long,” remains to be seen.
What do you think? What do you want to happen in The Family TV series finale? Do you think it should have been renewed by ABC?
I request series renewal. This show offered unique insights into the complexities of the multiple themes presented throughout the season.
This has been one of the best shows on TV in a while. Please bring it back! It has so many possibilities !!!
Best show I have ever got into!!! Don’t ruin it please. I always got so excited for Sundays because of this show!
So disappointed that this show was canceled. Please bring it back ABC!!!!!
Love the intense moments in the show. Please renew it.
Please renew!!! I absolutely love this show and really want to see Adam get back to his family. Don’t let it end this way!
Really first Nashville ow The family. ABC sucks. This has been the best TV in a long time. Morons!
I would of thought The Catch which is horrible would go but The Family was awesome!!! I have told several people to watch it and everyone who did has loved it!!! Seriously???
ABC ********
Please renew! Loved it!
https://www.change.org/p/abc-the-family-needs-a-season-2
I found this petition on the The Family Facebook page. It seems legit. Please go sign it if you feel you’d like to see the show continue…maybe ABC will pull their heads out of their rears and listen for once. But who knows?
Love this show! Please bring it back!!
I look forward to this show! At least let them end the show right! Don’t just leave us hanging! Not happy with ABC!!
How is Quantico still on?! That show should’ve been canceled, not The Family. BRING THIS SHOW BACK! This was probably going to turn out to be one of the best show in ABC’s lineup. Very disappointed…
Cannot believe it was cancelled! Loved the show
So disappointed!! Was one of my new favorite shows! I hope they change their minds!