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 don’t cancel. I need an ending. Leaving off on that season finale is so not fair! Please complete the story.
THIS SHOW ROCKS!!!! ALWAYS AT THE EDGE OF MY SEAT!!! LOVE TWISTS!!! GREAT LINEUP!
Please don’t cancel this show. The finale cliff-hanger leads you to believe there will be more. I think the problem with the low numbers of viewers comes from the lack of advertising.
I’m so dissappointed it’s not coming back,I would at least like to know how it ends
I do not think it should be cancelled. At least give us an ending if nothing else rather than leaving the story up in the air . We have invested time in this show and it is upsetting to leave the series this way.
Renew. Renew. Renew. Great actors. Love the twists and turns and shocking story line. Definitely want more.
Imthinkmitmshould come back for another season! I’d like to see how it plays out.
Is 5/15 the last show?? Leaves one hanging…please do not cancel! Enjoyed the show and want the story line to be resolved, i.e., Does Adam come home? Is Ben reunited with his Mother? What happened to the Reporter…who killed her? Please bring the show back…great acting and very suspenseful filming.
Big mistake in airing this show on a Sunday night. It a great show, acting is excellent and the story “edge of your seat good”. The cliff hanger left me wanting more as in “How to get away with murder” more. This show should not be cancelled but aired on a weekday night.
OMG….are you kidding? This can’t be. I LOVE THIS SHOW. I was completely hooked on the first show. It kept me on the edge of my seat each week. PLEASE bring it back. ABC has to produce a second season!!! I can’t understand how other stupid shows can continue to air year after year. This was by far the best show on TV. It has to come back!!!!
Please change the cancelled status! Bring it back for another season!
Please, please bring it back!
I am so disappointed that The Family has been cancelled. It is such a great show. As viewers we feel cheated not ever knowing what happens. I’m sure it is a done deal…so sad…..but it would. E great if you would reconsider.
One of the best series I’ve ever watched. Absolutely should not be cancelled!!!
I really enjoyed the show. It had lots of twists and turns. I really hope it does come back. Great acting and great actors.