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?
Are you kidding me???? After a full season of twists and turns you cancelled? The real Adam just made the kill and called Ben! This was a great start to a 2nd and final season! I understand there is not much more to be told and with Adam coming back home (for real this time) it would end up being a political drama, but at least let us finish the show. Ꮤe need an ending!
This should be renewed. I really like this show.
This show should be renewed
Whaaat?? Looking around trying to find a start date, so disappointing! Great show! I don’t get why these tv stations keep canceling good shows?? 🙁
Another awesome keep u guessing show that I hate is canceled! My mom and I watched it together and tried to figure out the next dirty family secret….bring it back!!!
This show needs to be renewed!
I cannot believe this show is cancelled. I was so looking forward to season 2. My friends and I all get together to watch “The Family” and compare notes on what we think is going to happen next (and are usually all wrong!). This show was fantastic please bring it back. It is rare for me not to be able to see the plot from a mile away, but this one kept me guessing and tuned in every week.
Netflix!, Pick this show up, Please!!!
I am so disappointed that this show is cancelled.
I looked forward to all the twists and turns. It kept me on the edge of my seat.
It became my favourite show.
As well as my friends favourite.
Please bring it back.
It was so neat each week what the twist was going to be when you thought you figured it out it twisted again please don’t cancel very neat show
Was really looking forward to the new season, I loved watching The Family. Please bring it back.
No! This is so upsetting I was really looking forward to watching the new season. Had no idea it was going to be cancelled please bring it back! It’s a great show!
this was actually a good show and not the same old same old reality show
BRING IT BACK!!
loved this show! cannot believe it was cancelled
I can’t believe this show got the axe! I was looking forward to seeing Adam reclaim his life! This was a bad call to cancel! So upset behind this!