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==Cast and characters== |
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*[[Jewel Staite]] as Abigail Bianchi, a recovering alcoholic lawyer who hits rock bottom |
*[[Jewel Staite]] as Abigail (Abby) Bianchi<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.globaltv.com/shows/family-law/cast/}}</ref>, a recovering alcoholic lawyer who hits rock bottom, vomiting in court and recorded for cell phone<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12997514/?ref_=ttep_ep1}}</ref>. |
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*[[Victor Garber]] as Harry Svensson, Abigail's estranged father and boss |
*[[Victor Garber]] as Harry Svensson, Abigail's estranged father and boss |
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*Zach Smadu as Daniel Svensson, Abigail's half-brother |
*Zach Smadu as Daniel Svensson, Abigail's half-brother, lawyer and working for his father Harry Svensson |
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*[[Genelle Williams]] as Lucy Svensson, Abigail's half-sister |
*[[Genelle Williams]] as Lucy Svensson, Abigail's half-sister, |
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===Recurring=== |
===Recurring=== |
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*Bobbi Charlton as Jerri Rifkin<ref name="cast">{{cite web |last1=Ley |first1=Darryl |title=Global Fall Preview – FAMILY LAW |url=https://hollywoodnorthnews.net/2021/06/27/global-fall-preview-family-law/ |website=Global North News |access-date=September 1, 2021 |date=July 1, 2021}}</ref> |
*Bobbi Charlton as Jerri Rifkin<ref name="cast">{{cite web |last1=Ley |first1=Darryl |title=Global Fall Preview – FAMILY LAW |url=https://hollywoodnorthnews.net/2021/06/27/global-fall-preview-family-law/ |website=Global North News |access-date=September 1, 2021 |date=July 1, 2021}}</ref> |
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Family Law | |
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Genre | Legal drama |
Created by | Susin Nielsen |
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Country of origin | Canada |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 7 |
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Release | September 16, 2021 present | –
Family Law is a Canadian drama television series that premiered on Global on September 16, 2021.[1][2]
Premise
Abigail Bianchi, a recovering alcoholic and lawyer goes to work with her estranged father and two half-siblings. She's never worked in family law before, and suddenly finds herself having to manage not just her clients' family dysfunction, but her own. She must learn to navigate working with her father and siblings she doesn't know as part of her probation, all while trying to maintain her sobriety.
Cast and characters
Main
- Jewel Staite as Abigail (Abby) Bianchi[3], a recovering alcoholic lawyer who hits rock bottom, vomiting in court and recorded for cell phone[4].
- Victor Garber as Harry Svensson, Abigail's estranged father and boss
- Zach Smadu as Daniel Svensson, Abigail's half-brother, lawyer and working for his father Harry Svensson
- Genelle Williams as Lucy Svensson, Abigail's half-sister,
Recurring
- Bobbi Charlton as Jerri Rifkin[5]
- Luke Camilleri as Frank Bianchi,[5] Abigails' husband
- Lauren Holly as Joanne Kowalski,[5] Abigail's mother and Harry's first wife.
- Eden Summer Gilmore as Sofia Bianchi,[5] Abigail's daughter.[6]
- Brett Kelly as Cecil Patterson[5]
- Brendan Sunderland as Nico, Abigail's son[6]
Episodes
No. | Title [7] | Directed by | Written by | Original air date [7] | Canadian viewers |
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1 | "Sins of the Fathers" | Jordan Canning | Susin Nielsen | September 16, 2021 | 652,000[8] |
2 | "Parenthood" | Jordan Canning | Susin Nielsen | September 24, 2021 | N/A |
3 | "Addicted to Love" | David Frazee | Susin Nielsen | October 1, 2021 | N/A |
4 | "Mama Don't Preach" | David Frazee | Story by : Corey Liu Teleplay by : Sonja Bennett | October 8, 2021 | N/A |
5 | "Until Death Do Us Part" | Alysse Leite-Rogers | Damon Vignale | October 15, 2021 | N/A |
6 | "Baby Off Board" | Alysse Leite-Rogers | Sarah Dodd | October 22, 2021 | N/A |
7 | "Three's Company" | Mathias Herndl | Ken Craw | October 29, 2021 | N/A |
8 | "Truthiness"[9] | Unknown | Unknown | November 5, 2021 | N/A |
9 | "Blame It on the Mother"[10] | Unknown | Unknown | November 12, 2021 | N/A |
10 | "Legacy"[11] | Unknown | Unknown | November 19, 2021 | N/A |
Production
On December 20, 2019 Corus Entertainment announced that the series created by Susin Nielsen for SEVEN24 Films and Lark Productions, had been given 10-episode series order. Executive produced by Tom Cox, Jordy Randall and Erin Haskett the show would be produced and set in Vancouver, British Columbia.[12] In February, 2020 it was reported that principal photography would begin on March 2, 2020. The primary cast members were announced as being all Canadian - Jewel Staite, Victor Garber, Zach Smadu and Genelle Williams. [13]
In advance of the series premiere, Global announced in May, 2021 that it had already greenlit a second season.[14]
Release
In Canada the series is set to premiere on September 17, 2021.
International
The series premiered in Italy on Sky Investigation on 6 July 2021.[15] International distribution is being managed by eOne.[16]
Ratings
Season | Timeslot (ET) |
Episodes | First aired | Last aired | TV season | Viewership rank |
Avg. viewers (millions) |
18-49 rank |
Avg. 18-49 rating | ||
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Date | Viewers (millions) |
Date | Viewers (millions) | ||||||||
1 | Friday 9:00pm | TBA | September 16, 2021 | 0.65[17] | TBA | TBA | 2021-22 | TBA | 0.65 | TBA | TBA |
Notes
References
- ^ "'Departure', 'The Equalizer' and 'neXt' All Coming to the Global TV Fall 2020 Lineup". ET Canada, June 23, 2020.
- ^ Family Law - GlobalTV.com
- ^ https://www.globaltv.com/shows/family-law/cast/.
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(help) - ^ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12997514/?ref_=ttep_ep1.
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(help) - ^ a b c d e Ley, Darryl (July 1, 2021). "Global Fall Preview – FAMILY LAW". Global North News. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ a b Gee, Dana (2021-09-14). "Complicated family bound together by the law in new Vancouver-shot show". Vancouver SUn. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
- ^ a b "Family Law – Listings". Zap2It. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ "Top Programs - Total Canada (English)" (PDF). Numeris. September 28, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ^ 108 "Truthiness" - Gracenote
- ^ 109 "Blame It on the Mother" - Gracenote
- ^ 110 "Legacy" - Gracenote
- ^ David, Greg (December 20, 2019). "GLOBAL GREENLIGHTS NEW ORIGINAL LEGAL DRAMA FAMILY LAW". TV, Eh?. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ Townsend, Kelly (February 28, 2020). "Family Law opens for business". Playback. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ Yeo, Debra (May 27, 2021). "Legal drama Family Law hasn't aired yet, but it's already been renewed". Toronto Star.
- ^ "'Avvocati di famiglia'". Antonio Genna, July 13, 2021.
- ^ Croll, Ben (February 11, 2020). "eOne Takes International Rights to 'Family Law". Variety. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ "Top Programs - Total Canada (English)" (PDF). Numeris. September 28, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
External links
- English-language television shows
- Upcoming drama television series
- 2021 Canadian television series debuts
- 2020s Canadian drama television series
- Canadian legal television series
- Television shows filmed in Vancouver
- Television shows set in Vancouver
- Global Television Network original programming
- Television series about families
- Canadian television show stubs