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 PLEASE, I NEED THIS SHOW. BRING IT BACK
Are you kidding. Great show. We look forward to this every Sunday. Bring it back!
It was my favorite show! Another cancellation before giving people time to get fully invested Why bother ever starting a new series?
I love the show
Interesting, riveting and dynamic story line. Well written. Please continue the series.
best show,!!!!!!!! love it… Look forward to Sunday nights,,,,,!,,, Please don’t cancel!
My daughter and I LOVED the show and couldn’t wait until the next Sunday to watch what would happen next. My friend who also watches it just told me that it was cancelled, WTF! I’m hopping that this is a BAD JOKE! So many Cliff Hangers, “BRING IT BACK”!!!!!
I am so pissed at abc they keep crap on and cancel the only good show on the network
I love the show, could not wait for the next week to see what was going to happen. The cast was absolutely perfect.
What a finale! Did not realize it was Season finale! Went to confirm if it was, only to find out show was cancelled.
My girlfriend and I were contemplating on who killed reporter.
Please, please do not cancel.
Game of silence is also being cancelled, another one which I love.
Are you kidding! I haven’t been this disappointed since Xfiles was cancelled. I live for Sunday nights for The Family then talk with multiple friends the next day about what’s next. We love trying to figure it out. Please DO NOT let this show disappear…it’s amazing !!
Just sooooo sad!!! It was my new favorite show! B
there are so many crappy show,s on,… and then i found the Family.love the story line and the actors are great, I am praying another network pick,s it up..
I love the show and it is always the topic of the office on Monday! Please don’t cancel!!! Come on ABC!!!! Great story line and acting!!!!
I really liked this show. I am very sorry it was canceled but it is my own fault that I am disappointed. I had warned several people, do not get vested into any ABC dramas because they just cancel them. I should have heeded my own advice. The last episode left us with more questions than answers. At least give us the courtesy of a more satisfying ending. It sucks….but that’s ABC for you. Unfortunately, it is my favorite station for sitcoms so I won’t even pretend that I will boycott because I won’t. I guess I just have to… Read more »
I love this show Please don’t cancel it. There’s so many unanswered questions.