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?
I absolutely loved this show. It is so hard to find a show that keeps you on the edge of your seat and wanting the next episode immediately. I am so disappointed to see a second series is not on the cards 🙁 I even recommended this show to friends, which is a rarity in this TV age.
Please please please make season 2, we are living through the COVID-19 pandemic and tv is the greatest thing at the moment and to find out there isn’t a second season it’s a tragedy so come on ABC get the second season made so we can have answers to all those questions we’ve been left with
Let there be a second season
I was on the edge of my seat throughout this series. Please, please, please run series 2.
Please bring back season 2 of the family
Excellent show but just been left in limbo.
Please release a season 2 of The Family I’ve just watched season 1 in the UK only to find out the show has been cancelled. The show ended on such a cliffhanger it can’t be left like that. Never knowing if Ben get reunited with his family. You can’t leave us with so many unanswered questions.
Just finished this show. Please bring it back. Gripping!!!
Was so looking forward to season 2 really gripping drama with unanswered questions
Great show please do another season instead of been left hanging!
WHAT!! I’m from uk LONDON and LOVE THIS if I
Knew it was not going to continue I wouldn’t of bothered o think it’s GREAT this Sunday will be the 12th and last episode of series one but if this is true that it won’t continue well I’m NOW GUTTED and it’s Christmas Day I’m just finding this out NOT GOOD 🙁
yes it should be renewed it was a great show, I always looked forward to watching it
I thought this show was AMAZING! So well written and terrific cast! What a total let down to not renew this. Only show we’ve marathoned on since Dexter and Wentworth. Real stupidity on ABC’S end. BRING THIS SHOW BACK
Yes I would like season 2 to be shown.
Love this TV series I hope they renew it me and my husband both
#makemore
The show was absolutely amazing. The concept itself was very well thought out and executed amazingly. Really wish this show wasn’t cancelled, or removed from every platform to watch it on. There hasn’t been any talk about re releasing or anything. Maybe CBS felt like it wasn’t trendy enough?