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?
This is a good show and should not be cancelled. I would like for Adam to make his way back to his family. There are too many unanswered questions.
Seriously???? My husband I looked forward to every Sunday night and would talk about the show all week trying to figure it out!
I am so disappointed The Family was canceled! I watched every episode. I admit, all the twists and turns in the first few episodes annoyed me but I was already hooked! I really hope they reconsider and change the day of the week that it is aired.
Please don’t cancel. It is really good.
please do not cancel!!! left us with a big cliffhanger need to know the outcome
Please renew this show! It has a very unique, suspenseful story plot that really draws you in. Also, excellent character development and stellar acting. I’m amazed at the trash that is often renewed season after season. It’s a sad commentary on the tv industry. I agree that scheduling this show against Walking Dead was a poor decision, not even giving the show a chance. I am extremely disappointed, especially since you have left us hanging yet again.
How can you leave faithful viewers hanging. Please don’t cancel
Please don’t cancel this show! It has a great story and suspense and mystery to it! I want to know what happens between Adam and Ben!
Very suprised. I really looked forward to Sundays show.
Great series. Good shows always get cancelled whilst the trash gets renewed. At least give us an episode 13 please.
ABC is notorious for these AWSOME twisty shows that get cancelled and always with a cliffhanger. I have to admit I am sick of it and Leary when I see a new interesting show. If ABC is thinking about cancelling they should tidy up the ending first. This is not the way to treat your loyal viewers.
This show should not be cancelled. We find the plot twisty and suspenseful.
What ???Canceled , I look forward to this show every sunday. I hope it gets renewed! I need to know what happen! This show is great bring it back
Love this show please don’t cancel!!!!
Definitely bring it back. Too much left unknown? Great show, how can you cancel this, there are so many worse shows on.
I’m very disappointed that this show was cancelled. It would’ve had higher ratings if it wasn’t at the same time on the same night as The Walking Dead or Fear the Walking Dead. I’m a huge Dead Show fan and have always recorded The Family and watched it later on. I can assure you that The Family will have higher ratings if the show was renewed for a second season at a different time and/or night. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE RENEW!!! I LOVE THIS SHOW