Network: ABC
Episodes: 12 (hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: March 3, 2016 — May 15, 2016
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Joan Allen, Alison Pill, Margot Bingham, Zach Gilford, Liam James, Floriana Lima, Madeleine Arthur, Rarmian Newton, Rupert Graves, Floriana Lima, and Andrew McCarthy.
TV show description:
This thriller TV show follows 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 (Liam James) really who he says he is?
Claire Warren (Joan Allen) is the matriarch of the Warren family who threw herself into a political career following her son’s disappearance. PTA mom turned Mayor, now with the Governorship of Maine in her sight, Claire’s political motives come under scrutiny when Adam’s shocking return suddenly makes her a player on a national stage.
Claire’s once devoted husband, John Warren (Rupert Graves) drifted from their marriage following Adam’s disappearance and tired of living in the shadow of Claire’s political career. Now the author of a successful grief management book series, he travels frequently, is unfaithful to Claire, and becomes sick of the hypocrisy of his role as happy husband.
Willa (Alison Pill, Madeleine Arthur) is the Warren’s perfect, tightly laced daughter, has never shaken her childhood guilt over letting Adam disappear on her watch and has become deeply religious in the ten years since it happened. In an effort to make up for the pain she’s caused her family, she’s thrown herself into shaping Claire’s powerful political career, often at the expense of her own personal life.
Danny (Zach Gilford) is the family’s older son. Once a popular, athletic and self absorbed teenager (Rarmian Newton), he’s spent the past ten years wasting his potential and pouring alcohol over the pain of losing his brother. When Adam suddenly returns, Danny wonders if it’s actually Adam that’s back or a dangerous stranger living in their house.
A celebrated detective with the police force, Sergeant Nina Meyer (Margot Bingham) covered Adam Warren’s disappearance as a young Officer, eventually solving the case by forcing a confession out of the family’s neighbor. She was quickly promoted but now, devastated that she put the wrong person away, Nina is determined to find the boy’s real kidnapper.
Hank Asher (Andrew McCarthy) is the Warren’s neighbor and a known sex offender. He was bullied and coerced into confessing to Adam’s murder and served ten years behind bars before Adam reappeared. Hank is abruptly released from prison to a life he barely recognizes, full of anger towards the family who ruined his life and the justice system that locked him away. Will he seek revenge or redemption?
Episode #12 — 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.
First aired: May 15, 2016.
What do you think? Do you like The Family TV show? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for another season?
Please do not cancel this show . Our own family are big fans of the FAMILY! Best show on TV. At least you could have given us a proper ending if it is not coming back.. Lasts nights episode left me waiting for next season. Now it’s done? Wow! Big mistake
This was such a good series, the writing was superb and I loved all the characters. I felt Andrew McCarthy was on of the best actors and could carry the series another season. I wish they would not cancel this series. I wish another network would pick it up.
Really? I usually watch all cable premium channels. The Family hooked me. I have the last episode recorded. I don’t want to watch it now. So I’ll make the end MINE, how I want it to end. Too bad.
I watch very few shows on tv. In fact this is the only show I watch that’s not a news show. It’s very good! It has great actors in it! Please keep it on tv! I need one show to watch! Thanks!
I really enjoyed this show – I think it’s a shame if you are planning on cancelling. Especially with the intrigue at the end of this season – is Adam really alive?
We love the show. Plz dont cancel it. It is so interesting. My husband and i look forward to it playing on sunday nights.
great show ! will miss what happens next !!! Really !!!
Ugggggggg why would you cancel this show when you totally set it up for Season 2? It almost makes me not want to invest anymore time for any “new” shows when you’ll just cancel them as well. 🙁 Very disappointed I really enjoyed this show and the actors.
This was such a great show! I was so looking forward to another season especially after last nights finale! I hope ABC reconsiders
If it had to be cancelled, though I do not understand why, it could have had a better ending. To leave a murder up in the air (though we are sure the daughter did it), and to not see Adam come home and find out how he survived is proves that you don’t care much for your viewers! Too many things were left unanswered and one more episode could have taken care of all that! This is why I have gotten away from watching many of the shows on ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX. The minute you like something, it… Read more »
Why do you want to cancel every show that is worth watching. I don’t think you should cancel…..you have big fans of the Family!
I love this show! Please don’t cancel the Family
I love this show and hope ABC changes their minds and renews it
Please do not cancel this show. I had to watch the final show over the next day because I woke up thinking about it. I think it left room for another season. Please continue this show.
Loved this show, and now it comes out Adam is alive and coming to claim his spot in the family….and they cancel it? But, the Kartrashians and all the brainless faux reality shows live on. What a shame that they do not give us credit for wanting to watch quality over trash!