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Season 1 – The Family

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Missing for a decade, a politician's young son, Adam Warren, was presumed to be dead. When Adam suddenly makes a shocking return, he is at first greeted with astonishment and joy. As the young man is welcomed back into the family, suspicions begin to emerge about his true identity, and long-buried secrets, heartache and betrayals are brought to the surface. Oscar-nominee Joan Allen stars as Adam's mother, Claire, who found a way to turn the disappearance of her son into fuel for her political aspirations. Now that Adam has returned, Claire struggles to keep her imploding family together as the election for governor heats up.
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The Family — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

The Family takes a confusing, convoluted course to solve its central mystery that few will want to follow, despite a game performance from Joan Allen.

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Sophie Gilbert The Atlantic Aug 15, 2019
There's something fascinating, and tragic, in the way it documents a group of ordinary men so easily convinced that they're exceptional. Go to Full Review Inkoo Kang MTV May 26, 2016
A probing and occasionally fantastic portrait of a half-overcompensatingly-ambitious, half-horrified clan that's kept too busy to consider how they've been mutilated by the biggest trauma of their lives. Go to Full Review Daniel D'Addario TIME Magazine Mar 4, 2016
The Family relies on familiar, drab settings, and squeezes from them-and from Allen's performance-real gravity and emotion. Perhaps the show's biggest twist is that it has something on its mind. Go to Full Review Pattie Pegler The Post NZ Apr 19, 2017
It has heaped some soapy family issues on top of the abduction premise and the two sit uncomfortably together. Go to Full Review Joyce Slaton Common Sense Media Mar 8, 2016
4/5
Dark, complex drama built around child rape and murder. Go to Full Review Cory Barker TV.com Mar 4, 2016
This pilot was very, very watchable. The basic conceit is good enough, despite the mishandling throughout the opening hour. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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mick r @RT71737174 Dec 2, 2019 very slow, all conjecture and anonymous sources. inaccurate / made-up 'reenactments.' basically this is a work of fiction dressed up as a 'documentary' See more Aug 19, 2019 Meh, tried to make something out of nothing. It's like the left wing dream story, secret conspiracy of Christian elite. Only bunch of baloney and not very persuasive See more Doom D @DoomDumas Nov 14, 2016 Une autre très bonne série qui n'aura pas de suite... See more Sep 16, 2016 Just started watching this show and I'm OBSESSED. I love mysteries and I think this is sooo good. Really hoping it doesn't get canceled! I look forward to season 2 See more Aug 1, 2016 Loved this show. Binge watched it in July 2016 and am so disappointed it is cancelled!! See more Jul 22, 2016 I LOVE IT AND I LOVE LGBTIQ* SERIES :D See more Read all reviews
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Joan Allen

Claire

Alison Pill

Willa

Margot Bingham

Detective Nina Meyer

Zach Gilford

Danny

Liam James

Adam

Floriana Lima

Bridey

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 3, 2016 Pilot Ten years after disappearing, a politician's son suddenly returns, sending repercussions rippling through their family and the community. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 6, 2016 All You See Is Dark Hank meets Adam -- the reason for his incarceration; not realizing Bridey is a reporter, Danny reveals his suspicions about Adam; Nina is haunted by her past; Willa threatens to expose her father. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 13, 2016 Of Puppies and Monsters FBI Agent Gabe Clements tells Nina how he would like to handle the investigation; Adam goes back to the bunker to see if it awakens any memories; Claire's motives are questioned; Hank's plan to straighten out his life is disrupted. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 20, 2016 Feathers or Steel A child abductor's methods resemble those of Adam's kidnapper; Willa catches Bridey searching the Warren house; Claire presses Hank for details about Adam's kidnapping. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 27, 2016 I Win Hank blames a member of the Warren family after he's badly beaten; Bridey gets the paternity test results she ran on Adam; Adam receives postcards from around the country that have been sent by a disfigured man. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 3, 2016 Nowhere Man Adam is used as bait to lure a pock-marked man but things don't go as planned; the police continue pursuing Doug; Adam reveals unexpected news to Claire. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 10, 2016 All the Livelong Day Flashbacks reveal details of Adam's return to Red Pines, playing out against the backdrop of Willa's deceitful ways; John drops some major news on Claire, driving her to struggle with an agonizing decision. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 17, 2016 Sweet Jane Claire deals with the emotional ramifications of Willa's scheming; Nina is determined to find out where Adam disappears to every night; Willa exposes another family secret; Hank's role in Adam's kidnapping is revealed. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 24, 2016 Betta Male Detective Meyer watches Adam's therapy sessions, looking for clues about his past; Claire tries to keep an eye on Ben; the family prepares to support Claire at the debate; Meyer worries about her missing partner. Details Episode 10 Aired May 1, 2016 Fun Ways to Tell Boyfriend You're Pregnant Bridey betrays Willa for press attention; Hank believes he has important evidence in Adam's case; Willa makes a discovery about what happened to Adam. Details Episode 11 Aired May 8, 2016 Election Day As the election results come in, Willa divulges another terrible secret to Claire; time runs short for Nina to get her man. Details Episode 12 Aired May 15, 2016 What Took so Long? Claire is overcome with emotion when she visits the place where Adam and Ben were kept; Jane tries to get away as Nina zeroes in on Doug's location; Hank faces his demons; a phone call changes everything. Details

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The Family — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Paul McGuigan, John Gray, Colin Bucksey, Andrew McCarthy, Holly Dale, Andrew McCarthy, Michael Offer
Executive Producer
Jenna Bans, Todd Lieberman, David Hoberman, Laurie Zaks
Screenwriter
Jenna Bans, Jeannine Renshaw, Elizabeth Craft, Bill Krebs, Alexandra Cunningham, Mark K. Turner, Corey Miller, Sarah Fain, Cory "Zooman" Miller
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-14 (V)
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 3, 2016
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