Family Law (Canadian TV series) explained
Family Law is a Canadian legal drama television series that premiered in Italy on Sky Investigation on July 6, 2021, and in Canada 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 has 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 does not 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 after a video of her vomiting in court goes viral.[4]
- Victor Garber as Harry Svensson, Abigail's estranged father and boss. A noted womanizer, he married three times; first to Abigail's mother, second to Daniel's mother, and last to Lucy's mother.
- Zach Smadu as Daniel Svensson, Abigail's half-brother and lawyer who is working for his father.
- Genelle Williams as Lucy Svensson, Abigail's half-sister, her mother died when she was eight. She works at the law firm as a psychologist.
- Lauren Holly as Joanne Kowalski, Abigail's alcoholic mother and Harry's first ex-wife (seasons 2 & 3; recurring: season 1)
Recurring
- Bobbi Charlton as Jerri Rifkin,[5] Harry's office manager and closest advisor
- Luke Camilleri as Frank Bianchi,[5] Abigail's ex-husband
- Eden Summer Gilmore as Sofia Bianchi,[5] Abigail's daughter[6]
- Brendan Sunderland as Nico Bianchi,[7] Abigail's son[6]
- Brett Kelly as Cecil Patterson,[5] Svensson and Associates' paralegal
- Yvonne Chapman as Danielle Lim, Daniel's ex-fiancée[5] (season 1)
- Ali Liebert as Maggie Roth, Lucy's ex-wife who is a paramedic (seasons 1 & 2, guest season 3)
- Celia Reid as Asha, the woman who Lucy is having an affair with (season 1)
- Kelli Ogmundson as Nina Beasley, the receptionist at Svensson Associates who later leaves the firm in early Season 2 to go backpacking with her dad. (seasons 1 & 2, guest season 3)
- Ryan Lino as Winston Verdad, the receptionist who takes over for Nina (seasons 2 & 3)
- B.J. Harrison as Cordelia, Abby's divorce lawyer and Harry's old flame (season 2 & 3)
- Peter Bryant as Phillip Sterling, a lawyer and a friend of Harry
- Birkett Turton as Yannick Krol, a lawyer and a friend of Daniel
- Miranda Edwards as Martina Hadish, a chef and Daniel's lover/friend (seasons 2 & 3)
- Paul McGillion as Chip Crombie, a lawyer turned judge (seasons 2 & 3)
- Spencer Lord as Aiden, a firefighter and Abby's younger boyfriend (seasons 2 & 3)
- Benjamin Ayres as Ben Cohen a criminal lawyer, who has a passing interest in Abby (season 3)
- Aliyah O'Brien as Kelly Garcia a psychologist and Lucy's girlfriend (season 3)
- Thomas Cadrot as Quinn, Martina's boyfriend (season 3)
Episodes
Season 3 (2024)
Production
On December 20, 2019, Corus Entertainment announced that the series created by Susin Nielsen for SEVEN24 Films and Lark Productions had been given a ten episode series order. Executive produced by Tom Cox, Jordy Randall and Erin Haskett, the show would be produced and set in Vancouver, British Columbia.[8]
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.[9]
In advance of the series premiere, Global announced in May 2021 that it had renewed the show for a second season.[10]
On May 17, 2022, Global announced a third season.[11]
On January 31, 2024, Global and The CW renewed Family Law for a fourth season, consisting of another ten episodes.[12]
Release
International
The series premiered in Italy on Sky Investigation on July 6, 2021.[13] International distribution is managed by eOne.[14]
Nine Network carries the series in Australia.[15] Season 2 premiered on October 5, 2022.[16] Season 3 premiered on March 29, 2023.[17]
The series airs in the United States on The CW. It premiered on October 2, 2022.[18] Season 2 premiered on July 7, 2023. Season 3 premiered on January 17, 2024.[19]
In the Nordics, season 3 premiered on April 19, 2023.[20]
In France, the 3rd season premiered on February 5, 2024, on 13ème Rue.[21]
Notes and References
- https://web.archive.org/web/20200629165334/https://etcanada.com/news/659680/departure-the-equalizer-and-next-all-coming-to-the-global-tv-fall-2020-lineup/ Departure', 'The Equalizer' and 'neXt' All Coming to the Global TV Fall 2020 Lineup"
- http://www.globaltv.com/family-law Family Law – GlobalTV.com
- Web site: Family Law Cast . . May 10, 2022.
- Web site: 'Family Law': Sins of the Fathers . IMDb. May 10, 2022.
- Web site: Global Fall Preview – FAMILY LAW . Hollywood North News. June 27, 2021 . September 29, 2022.
- Gee . Dana . 2021-09-14 . Complicated family bound together by the law in new Vancouver-shot show . Cision . September 26, 2021.
- Web site: Brenden Sunderland . IMDb.
- Web site: David . Greg . Global Greenlights New Original Legal Drama Family Law . TV, Eh? . September 1, 2021.
- Web site: Townsend . Kelly . Family Law opens for business . . September 1, 2021.
- Web site: Legal drama Family Law hasn't aired yet, but it's already been renewedl. Toronto Star.com. May 27, 2021 . May 27, 2021.
- Web site: GLOBAL GREENLIGHTS SEASON 3 OF ORIGINAL SCRIPTED SERIES FAMILY LAW. tv-eh.com. May 28, 2022.
- Web site: GLOBAL GREENLIGHTS SEASON 4 OF ORIGINAL SCRIPTED SERIES FAMILY LAW. TVLine.com. January 31, 2024.
- https://www.antoniogenna.net/doppiaggio/telefilm/avvocatidifamiglia.htm{{"'}}Avvocati di famiglia'"
- Web site: Croll. Ben. eOne Takes International Rights to 'Family Law. Variety. February 11, 2020 . September 1, 2021.
- Web site: Watch Family Law . Nine Entertainment Co. . December 8, 2021.
- Web site: Family Law: Season 2 (2022) . December 16, 2022 . Rotten Tomatoes.
- Web site: Watch Family Law . Nine Entertainment Co. . April 12, 2023.
- The CW Network Acquires Drama Series "Family Law" from Entertainment One, Adding to Its Growing Slate of Scripted Acquisitions. The CW. The Futon Critic. March 31, 2022.
- Web site: Breaking News - The CW Network's New Original Series "Wild Cards" and Returning Favorite "Family Law" to Premiere on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 TheFutonCritic.com . 2023-12-05 . www.thefutoncritic.com.
- https://viaplay.se/serier/family-law Family Law - viaplay
- Web site: Family Law, Saison 3 - Chaque lundi à 21h à partir du 5 février, en exclusivité sur 13ème RUE et Universal+. . 2024-02-07 . 13èmerue.fr.
