Family Law (Canadian TV series)

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This article is about the 2021 Canadian series. For the 1999 American series, see Family Law (American TV series). For the 2016 Australian series, see The Family Law.
Family Law
GenreLegal drama
Created bySusin Nielsen
Starring
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
  • Tom Cox and
  • Jordy Randall
  • Erin Haskett
Production companies
  • SEVEN24 Films
  • Lark Productions
  • Corus
DistributorEntertainment One Television
Release
Original network
  • Global (Canada)
  • Sky Investigation (local version of Sky Witness)(Italy)
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
Original releaseSeptember 16, 2021 (2021-09-16) –
present (present)
External links
Website

Family Law is a Canadian drama television series that premiered in Italy on Sky Investigation (local version of Sky Witness) on July 6, 2021 and 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, Mother die at a young age. A lesbian with a wife and a Psychiatrist.

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[7] as Nico, Abigail's son[6]

Episodes[]

No.Title [8]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [8]Canadian viewers
1"Sins of the Fathers"Jordan CanningSusin NielsenSeptember 16, 2021 (2021-09-16)652,000[9]
2"Parenthood"Jordan CanningSusin NielsenSeptember 24, 2021 (2021-09-24)N/A
3"Addicted to Love"David FrazeeSusin NielsenOctober 1, 2021 (2021-10-01)N/A
4"Mama Don't Preach"David FrazeeStory by : Corey Liu
Teleplay by : Sonja Bennett		October 8, 2021 (2021-10-08)N/A
5"Until Death Do Us Part"Alysse Leite-RogersDamon VignaleOctober 15, 2021 (2021-10-15)N/A
6"Baby Off Board"Alysse Leite-RogersSarah DoddOctober 22, 2021 (2021-10-22)N/A
7"Three's Company"Mathias HerndlKen CrawOctober 29, 2021 (2021-10-29)N/A
8"Truthiness"Mathias HerndlSonja Bennett & Ken CrawNovember 5, 2021 (2021-11-05)N/A
9"Blame It on the Mother"Andy MikitaSarah DoddNovember 12, 2021 (2021-11-12)N/A
10"Legacy"Andy MikitaSusin NielsenNovember 19, 2021 (2021-11-19)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.[10] 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. [11]

In advance of the series premiere, Global announced in May 2021 that it had already renewed for a second season.[12]

Release[]

In Canada the series is set to premiere on September 17, 2021.

International[]

The series premiered in Italy on Sky Investigation on July 6, 2021.[13] International distribution is being managed by eOne.[14]

Nine Network is carrying the series in Australia.[15]

Ratings[]

Season Timeslot
(ET) 		Episodes First aired Last aired TV season Viewership
rank 		Avg.
viewers
(millions) 		18-49
rank 		Avg.
18-49
rating
Date Viewers
(millions) 		Date Viewers
(millions)
1 Friday 9:00pm TBA September 16, 2021 (2021-09-16) 0.65[16] TBA TBA 2021-22 TBA 0.65 TBA TBA

Notes[]

References[]

  1. ^ "'Departure', 'The Equalizer' and 'neXt' All Coming to the Global TV Fall 2020 Lineup". ET Canada, June 23, 2020.
  2. ^ Family Law - GlobalTV.com
  3. ^ https://www.globaltv.com/shows/family-law/cast/. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ^ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12997514/?ref_=ttep_ep1. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ^ a b c d e Ley, Darryl (July 1, 2021). "Global Fall Preview – FAMILY LAW". Global North News. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Brenden Sunderland \ IMDb". IMDb.
  8. ^ a b "Family Law – Listings". Zap2It. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  9. ^ "Top Programs - Total Canada (English)" (PDF). Numeris. September 28, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  10. ^ David, Greg (December 20, 2019). "GLOBAL GREENLIGHTS NEW ORIGINAL LEGAL DRAMA FAMILY LAW". TV, Eh?. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  11. ^ Townsend, Kelly (February 28, 2020). "Family Law opens for business". Playback. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  12. ^ Yeo, Debra (May 27, 2021). "Legal drama Family Law hasn't aired yet, but it's already been renewed". Toronto Star.
  13. ^ "'Avvocati di famiglia'". Antonio Genna, July 13, 2021.
  14. ^ Croll, Ben (February 11, 2020). "eOne Takes International Rights to 'Family Law". Variety. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  15. ^ https://www.9now.com.au/family-law/season-1. Retrieved December 8, 2021. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  16. ^ "Top Programs - Total Canada (English)" (PDF). Numeris. September 28, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.

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