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 the best series ever and I cannot believe it has been cancelled. Please re consider! The writers are great and the shows move fast. I tell everyone to watch it!
I have really enjoyed this show. I actually prefer mini series. Usually series go on for way too long and I loose interest. Hopefully this finale will tie up all loose ends. Another format that I have enjoyed is that of American Crime which is an on-going series but starts out with a completely new story each season. The first season ending was very thought provoking. Many of the original celebrities returned for the second season which, surprisingly, worked.
Renewed. Love this show
No I do not think they should Cancel,!!!! I love watching this and if it has to be moved to another day or something.
The beauty of this show is not only in the writing and the plot but also in the fact that so many characters are representatives of different types of people. Unlike most popular shows there are an equal number of black and white actors, there are lesbian/gay and straight characters. I love the diversity and think the show should be renewed.
This show got better and better with every episode. The sister and the reporter are both bad actors but other than that the show is so interesting. I really hope they rethink this one!
Love the show! Please bring it back, all the good shows always get cancelled.
This is a great show. They are making a mistake cancelling it.
Love the show, please bring it back, you always cancel the good shows before you really give them a chance. Please give it another chance
Why would you cancel this show. I love this show. Why ever time someone really get into a good show the networks want cancel it. Who votes on you rating.
I have enjoyed this show, but think it really should have been made as a mini-series.
Best show on TV please don’t cancel!!!
PLEASE DONT LET THIS SHOW END BEST SHOW I HAVE SEEN IN YEARS!!!!
This show is amazing! And there are so many unanswered questions! DO NOT CANCEL! Or find anyone network who will air the episodes!!!
My friend and I watch The Family every Sunday night and think it is one of the best suspenseful series we have seen in a long time. I wish ABC would reconsider cancelling it. I think the writer is brilliant. There have been so many twists and turns and I think there could do be many more. I’m not sure the time slot is the best. It might get more viewers on a weeknight. Please don’t cancel there could be so much more done with the story and cast.