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?
Great show, don’t cancel!
Not the best of shows and started to drag a bit but wow what a finale. Why cancel with such a closing and sure fire hook for interest in season 2. Makes absolutely no sense to cancel so who at ABC is making these stupid decisions??
I started watching after a friend told me about the, fell in love !! Great writing and the cast is perfect!! Just right amount of creepy. Have been so tired of the reality shows, silly so called comedy shows. Don’t do it!!
Please dont cancel reconsider the show it is amazing its one of the best shows i have watched in a long time it would be crazy to get rid of it .
I am so upset!! Why ?? Please don’t cancel The Family!
this is one of the best TV shows I have ever watched. It keeps me on the edge of my seat for every minute. And I don’t ever anticipate the changes that are written in. I think the writer is brilliant. i want this series to continue for years. My daughter and I both watch it. Crazy to cancel a quality show and put junk in its place.
Christine. I’m absolutely disappointed this series is being cancelled. So many twists and turns. I’ve been hooked. WHY would this show be on the list for cancellation – makes no sense to me….
My family and friends love this show. Maybe they did not consider everyone that records the show or views it on line. How can they leave us with a cliff hanger like that phone call from Adam to Ben? What can we do to change this please? HELP!
I think it’s terrible The Family is being cancelled. It crazy how you leave it on a cliff hanger and cancell it. Just like Resurection (one of my favorites). Give the viewers a little closure please. By the way “The Family” & “Resurection” were my favorites.
Please do not cancel this show! I am completely hooked! It’s a great show
This TV show is excellent. It keeps me coming back each week to see what will happen next. This is THE BEST show on now. Please do not cancel this show. Give it more seasons…please!!!
I can’t believe you cancelled The Family???? Such a great season finale and you’re going to leave us hanging??? That’s a pretty low deal to hand to your viewers. Very disappointed…….
So many unanswered questions. Please give it one more season for the viewers whose IQ is higher than the general population and actually can follow the time line! At least give it several more episodes to explain how Jane has Adam, how Hank knew the guy who did it, etc.
nooo pleasse dont cancel i love this show!!!!!!! Please bring it back!!!
We are so disappointed that this show has been cancelled! Great story line and so many angles. Please reconsider!!