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?
We have really enjoyed this show with all its twists and turns. The writing is smart and the actors are top notched. I hate to see this show go. But if it does, please don’t leave the loyal fans hanging!
This is the best show I’ve seen in years. Please don’t cancel it. Every Sunday night my whole family is sitting with phones off waiting to see what happens.
I did like the show. I would like to see it continue. I didn’t miss an episode. I would hope the storyline would have been able to open up to many many opportunities
I love this show and I honestly don’t think you should cancel it. Me and all my friends and family love this show and look forward to it every Sunday!!!
NO!!!!!! DO NOT CANCEL THIS SHOW!! It is one of the best on ABC. RENEW this please
Really good show, interesting story and some really good acting. Should have kept this show. Beats all the stupid reality shows that keep going. Why don’t people enjoy good dramatic acting anymore? ABC is making a BIG mistake.
This is one of the better shows appearing in the 9 pm slot on Sunday, Yes it has competition on the other network at that time, but isn’t that the purpose of DVR? Please reconsider the cancellation. Even if you “move” it to a new time slot/day. I will miss this show. I hope this Sunday there is not a cliff hanger leaving us loyal viewers hanging ourselves wondering whatever happened to The Family. Come on ABC. Quit cancelling the good freshman shows all the time. Some shows do require a min of 2 seasons.
Really well acted, interesting show. So sorry to hear it is cancelled. Much better than most of the shows ABC has decided to keep.
I agree I am so sick of the cop shows and medical shows on tv Keep it on you idiots
Do not cancel They Family. I look forward to it every week. Renew!
I love this show. I rarely find a show as fascinating as this one. Please do not cancel!!!!!
I will absolutely cry if this show isn’t picked back up. It really was a masterpiece and a loved it. One of my favorite shows of all time…and I’ve watched a lot of shows. It was so interesting and captivating. If there’s a clif hanger Sunday I’m not sure what I’ll do. Please please please reconsider the cancelation. Amazing show.
PLEASE PLEASE RENEW! It took me so long to find a show as good as The Family. Great writing, it really hooks you!
Please don’t cancel The Family, I absolutely LOVE it!, but I do need this season to wrap up completely!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this show!!! Please do NOT Cancel it!!
Love this show, every time I get invested in a new show it get cancelled. Please don’t cancel this show.
Me too! I love this show!