If you’re like us and absolutely live for the dramaaaa, then we have just the show you need to know about … and, trust us, STV is delivering on everything you could possibly want, (and more!) when it comes to free-to-air premiere The Family.
What is The Family about?
Three words – kidnapping, secrets, lies. Make of that what you will, but if you want more info on the plot, keep reading:
The Family is a 12-part chilling thriller starring Hollywood heavyweights Joan Allen, Rupert Graves, and Andrew McCarthy. When a city mayor's youngest son, Adam, vanishes during a campaign rally, his family is left devastated. Ten years later, and **PLOT TWIST** the boy returns. But is he reeaallllyyy who he claims to be? We're not sure, but we absolutely need to find out.
As Adam's reappearance sends shockwaves through the family, secrets and lies are exposed, leaving no one untouched by the harrowing events. Get ready for a suspenseful journey filled with unexpected turns.
Who's in The Family?
It really is a top tier cast!
- Joan Allen (Room, The Killing) – stars as Claire Warren, the matriarch of the Warren family and the mayor of Red Pines. After Adam's disappearance, she built her political career on the public sympathy surrounding her family's tragedy.
- Rupert Graves (Sherlock, V for Vendetta) – John Warren, Claire's husband and father of the children
- Alison Pill (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Milk) – Willa Warren, Claire's daughter, who is deeply involved in the family's political ambitions.
- Zach Gilford (Criminal Minds, Good Girls) – Danny Warren, Adam's older brother, who struggles with the emotional fallout of his sibling's return.
- Liam James (2012, The Killing) – Adam Warren, portrays the returning Adam Warren, whose mysterious behaviour sparks questions about his true identity.
Floriana Lima (Supergirl, A Million Little Things), and Margot Bingham (Boardwalk Empire, She's Gotta Have It) also star alongside Madeleine Arthur (Big Eyes, To All the Boys: Always and Forever) and Rarmian Newton (Mr. Mercedes, Rise) who play young Willa and Danny Warren.
Watch the trailer below:
How can you watch The Family?
You can stream all 12 episodes of The Family now on STV Player, UK-wide. Yes, you read that right! This one is available to everyoneeee in the UK so you don't need to be living in Scotland to binge! Can you tell we're excited?!
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