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?
Just starting to get really interesting, hate to see it go so soon.
Why whenever there is something good showing it is always cancelled. Please renew. The story line is very interesting and there’s always something new happening. RENEW.
Please do not cancel this show. At least give us our closer. The plot of the story is great and always something new happening. Please renew.
OMG! REALLY?! RENEW!!
This has bee a great show. Suspense and mystery that has not been this good in a television show in a long time. And to cancel when the mystery is only getting deeper? KEEP THE SHOW!!
renew at least long enough to resolve
the best show o leave us flat
Are you kidding me!!! You can’t cancel this show! Very few times do I find a show that grabs my full attention and not only was this one of them but it left me pinning for more every week! I couldn’t wait for the next week to roll around just so I could see what was happening next. I went crazy when there wasn’t a new episode to watch this week and now I find out that you’re wanting to cancel it! Are you guys crazy? Have you lost your minds? This is the best show I’ve seen in a… Read more »
I love the series. I feel there is enough story line to continue. Ben doesnt know about his real Mother.
Renew!!!!! Seriously? You can’t leave us all hanging like that!
The Family is one of the best new shows that has been on the air. Having the real Adam return on what was the final episode left me wanting more! Would like to see this decision to cancel overturned.
Just as things are starting to come together they cancelled the show? Nooooooo!
Totally bring this show back – it is excellent!!
please do not cancel! One more season and then wrap it up, please!
I was extremely surprised to see that The Family has been canceled! I know many people who watch the show, please bring it back!