A Friend of the Family
Seen it?2022 | 1 seasons | Crime, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Goliath or Power Book IV: Force, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
The Brobergs are completely unprepared for the sophisticated tactics a neighbor of theirs uses to exploit their vulnerabilities, separate them and turn their daughter against them.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Limited series that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Nick Antosca
- Jake LacyRobert 'B' Berchtold
- Colin HanksBob Broberg
- Anna PaquinMary Ann Broberg
- Mckenna GraceJan Broberg
- Lio TiptonGail Berchtold
- Hendrix YanceyYoung Jan Broberg