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?
I’m so tired of watching good tv series getting cancelled. Please reconsider a renewal on this one.
I am so angry this show is being cancelled! It is such a great one! It keeps you thinking. Love the story line! I am done with watching new television dramas, if this show does not come back. Give it the time it needs! Nashville, is another great series, and it’s cancelled also. No more new shows for me. Please, DO NOT cancel, The Family! It’s fantastic!
This show is unlike any other. It must be kept going. Kudos to the creator! Great job! Amazing imagination! Please don’t cancel it. We all want to see what will happen next. Give it a chance!
My daughter & I absolutely love this show! How can it be cancelled after the cliffhanger on the May 15 show? Please bring this back, if not on ABC, then somewhere, ANY WHERE else!!!
I love this show please do not cancel it
Love this show sooo amazing ! Please keep it going ! We’re sitting on the edge of our seats every episode.
Save this show! If this show gets canceled, im done with any new shows! Im tired of getting hooked on a show, then the “network” decides its not doing good enough and they take it away.
Such a great show! I’m so disappointed that it is cancelled. Is there any chance of it getting renewed?? The writer is awesome I would hate for such an awesome storyline to go to waste. I recommend this show to all of my friends and family, but there’s really no point if there’s no ending.
Please don’t cancel this show! I and my coworkers love it and want to know what happens next! It seems to be hugely popular at my work. I can’t imagine why it was cancelled!
I am so sick and tired of getting hooked to a good tv show only to have it cancelled by a greedy network. This show was not given a fair chance. Save it!
I cannot believe that this show is cancelled! Especially when we just found out that Adam is alive! Are you guys crazy? I want to see more!!!
I think with the cancellation of The Family, I will be finished watching any shows on ABCj. Each time I get interested in a show, they cancel it!
Please so do not cancel this show we love it
The ending like that definitely needs at least another season we need to understand and not just leave us with many unanswered questions!!!
Please do not cancel The Family!! Love the show!!