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The Family

2016Show1 season12 episodesTV-14

DramaMystery
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic586.1Rotten Tomatoes61%87%
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic586.1Rotten Tomatoes61%87%

Summary

This thriller follows the return of a politician’s young son who was presumed dead after disappearing over a decade earlier. As the mysterious young man is welcomed back into his family, suspicions emerge — is he really who he says he is?

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

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The Family episodes

1 season · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Pilot, 7.6
  2. S1 E2 All You See Is Dark, 7.7
  3. S1 E3 Of Puppies and Monsters, 7.7
  4. S1 E4 Feathers or Steel, 7.8
  5. S1 E5 I Win, 7.7
  6. S1 E6 Nowhere Man, 8.4
  7. S1 E7 All the Livelong Day, 8.4
  8. S1 E8 Sweet Jane, 8.5
  9. S1 E9 Betta Male, 8.6
  10. S1 E10 Fun Ways to Tell Boyfriend You're Pregnant, 8.4
  11. S1 E11 Election Day, 8.3
  12. S1 E12 What Took So Long, 8.9

Cast

17 of 17 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Paul McGuigan, Colin Bucksey
Written by
Bill Krebs, Jenna Bans, Holly Dale

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Facts

March 3, 2016 · May 15, 2016 · Ended

First aired
March 3, 2016
Last aired
May 15, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Fair Cop, The Loins Sleep Tonight, Time-Shifted Actor +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Family?"

Questions about The Family

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Family?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Family from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Family worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 61%, and Metacritic 58). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (60).

Is The Family okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch The Family?

9 h

About 9 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2016.

What tropes does The Family use?

Fair CopThe Loins Sleep TonightTime-Shifted ActorIgnored ConfessionLingerie SceneMistaken for GayReplacement GoldfishFingoreLipstick LesbianFreudian ExcuseAmbiguously BiDriven to Suicideand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Fair Cop, The Loins Sleep Tonight, and Time-Shifted Actor.