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The Family Man

2019 – nowShow3 seasons26 episodesTV-PG

Action & AdventureDrama
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Rotten Tomatoes94%77%

A nerve-racking, gripping drama series about crime and everyday modern life, with standout performances and direction.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 26 episodes · best: S2E8 "Vendetta" 9.3

Episodes

8.4
9.0
7.3

Story

The story of a middle-class man who works for a special cell of the National Investigation Agency. While he tries to protect the nation from terrorists, he also has to protect his family from the impact of his secretive, high-pressure, and low paying job.

Feels like

  • Gritty Crime Thriller
  • Intense Psychological Drama
  • Masterful Performance by Manoj Bajpayee
  • Realistic Police Procedural
  • High-Stakes Tension
  • Complex Moral Ambiguity
  • Non-Linear Narrative Structure
  • Bleak & Atmospheric
  • Political Corruption Commentary
  • Character-Driven Mystery

Cast

24 of 57 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Raj Nidimoru, Krishna D.K., Suman Kumar
Written by
Raj Nidimoru, Krishna D.K., Suman Kumar
Produced by
Raj Nidimoru, Krishna D.K.
Music by
Ketan Sodha, Divya Limbasia

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Facts

September 20, 2019 · November 21, 2025 · Still running

First aired
September 20, 2019
Latest episode
November 21, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
3 seasons · 26 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure
Original language
Hindi
Also spoken
Tamil, English
Made in
India
Available in
133 countries

Tropes

Cliffhanger, Not-So-Harmless Villain, Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other +9

  • Cliffhanger
  • Not-So-Harmless Villain
  • Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other
  • Dark and Troubled Past
  • Sir Swears-a-Lot
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Vitriolic Best Buds
  • Even Bad Men Love Their Mamas
  • Did They or Didn't They?
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!
  • Children Are Innocent
  • Running Gag

12 of 32 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Family Man?"

Questions about The Family Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Family Man?

Prime

In the United States, The Family Man streams on Prime. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is The Family Man worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (82). Season 3 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 7.3 against 9.0 for the best season.

Which season of The Family Man is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 9.0. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.3. The highest-rated episode is Vendetta (season 2, episode 8) at 9.3, and the lowest is Endgame (season 3, episode 7) at 6.5.

Is The Family Man okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

Is The Family Man in English?

HindiTamilEnglish

No, it was made in Hindi, with some Tamil and English.

What tropes does The Family Man use?

CliffhangerNot-So-Harmless VillainAw, Look! They Really Do Love Each OtherDark and Troubled PastSir Swears-a-LotOh, Crap!Vitriolic Best BudsEven Bad Men Love Their MamasDid They or Didn't They?Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!Children Are InnocentRunning Gagand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Cliffhanger, Not-So-Harmless Villain, and Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other.