The trailer for The CW’s new procedural introduces Victoria and Darby Spencer who are, despite the show’s title, definitely not sisters. The Spencer Sisters stars Lea Thompson (Back to the Future) as Victoria, a bestselling author and mom of Darby. Both mother and daughter share an interest in solving crimes, and together they take on cases that stump the police.
Episode one, “The Scholar’s Snafu,” will air on October 4, 2023. New season one episodes arrive on Wednesdays at 9pm Et/Pt.
Joining Lea Thompson and Stacey Farber in what’s described as a “female-led, lighthearted procedural” are:
Thomas Antony Olajide (Learn To Swim) as Zane Graham, Darby’s high school best friend and local cop. Edward Ruttle (Arctic Air) as Dr. Lucas Collins, Darby’s high school flame. Husein Madhavji (Saving Hope) as Alastair Dhumal, Victoria’s It Consultant (a.k.a. hacker). Ayesha Mansur Gonsalves (Sort Of) as Sarita Stark,...
Episode one, “The Scholar’s Snafu,” will air on October 4, 2023. New season one episodes arrive on Wednesdays at 9pm Et/Pt.
Joining Lea Thompson and Stacey Farber in what’s described as a “female-led, lighthearted procedural” are:
Thomas Antony Olajide (Learn To Swim) as Zane Graham, Darby’s high school best friend and local cop. Edward Ruttle (Arctic Air) as Dr. Lucas Collins, Darby’s high school flame. Husein Madhavji (Saving Hope) as Alastair Dhumal, Victoria’s It Consultant (a.k.a. hacker). Ayesha Mansur Gonsalves (Sort Of) as Sarita Stark,...
- 9/30/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Family Law is a Canadian legal drama series created by Susin Nielsen. The drama series follows the story of Abigail Bianchi, a recovering alcoholic and lawyer, who is forced to work in her estranged father’s firm where her siblings also work. Together, the Svensson family handles the dysfunctional families of their clients as well as their own. Family Law stars Jewel Staite in the lead role with Victor Garber, Zach Smadu, and Genelle Williams starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved Family Law and are waiting for its third season here are some similar shows you could watch until then.
The Good Fight (Paramount+ & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Paramount+
Synopsis: An enormous financial scam has destroyed the reputation of a young lawyer, Maia Rindell, while simultaneously wiping out her mentor and godmother Diane Lockhart’s savings. Forced out of Lockhart & Lee, they join Lucca Quinn at one of Chicago’s preeminent law firms.
The Good Fight (Paramount+ & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Paramount+
Synopsis: An enormous financial scam has destroyed the reputation of a young lawyer, Maia Rindell, while simultaneously wiping out her mentor and godmother Diane Lockhart’s savings. Forced out of Lockhart & Lee, they join Lucca Quinn at one of Chicago’s preeminent law firms.
- 8/21/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
The CW reveals Canadian sitcom “Run the Burbs” will make its US debut as the network unveils its Summer 2023 programming lineup.
“Run the Burbs” follows the Phams, a young, bold Vietnamese-South Asian family taking a different approach to living life to the fullest, while changing the way we think about contemporary family values and life in the burbs.
Phung (“Kim’s Convenience”), who co-created and executive produces the series with Scott Townend, stars as stay-at-home dad Andrew Pham. Rahkee Morzaria (“What We Do in the Shadows”) plays Andrew’s free-spirited entrepreneur wife Camille, Zoriah Wong (“Nancy Drew”) as their teenage daughter Khia, and Roman Pesino (“Odd Squad”) as their clever young son Leo. The show is a CBC Original Production produced by Pier 21 Films and distributed by Fifth Season.
The network has renewed both newcomers “Family Law” and the comedy “Bump” for second seasons. Starring Jewel Staite and Victor Garber,...
“Run the Burbs” follows the Phams, a young, bold Vietnamese-South Asian family taking a different approach to living life to the fullest, while changing the way we think about contemporary family values and life in the burbs.
Phung (“Kim’s Convenience”), who co-created and executive produces the series with Scott Townend, stars as stay-at-home dad Andrew Pham. Rahkee Morzaria (“What We Do in the Shadows”) plays Andrew’s free-spirited entrepreneur wife Camille, Zoriah Wong (“Nancy Drew”) as their teenage daughter Khia, and Roman Pesino (“Odd Squad”) as their clever young son Leo. The show is a CBC Original Production produced by Pier 21 Films and distributed by Fifth Season.
The network has renewed both newcomers “Family Law” and the comedy “Bump” for second seasons. Starring Jewel Staite and Victor Garber,...
- 5/10/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
The CW has unveiled its slate of original scripted and unscripted programming set to debut on the network this summer.
Canadian family comedy Run The Burbs, from Kim’s Convenience breakout star Andrew Phung and dramedy Moonshine, about dysfunctional siblings battling for control of their family business are among titles on the network’s scripted slate for summer debut. Legal drama Family Law, starring Jewel Staite and Victor Garber, and comedy series Bump also return for second seasons.
New summer unscripted programs include the four-part docuseries Greatest Geek Year Ever: 1982, chronicling a classic moviegoing year in pop culture, and extreme cooking competition Recipe for Disaster. Additionally, Down To Earth With Zac Efron will make its broadcast television debut, along with new seasons of returning alternative series Great Chocolate Showdown and Mysteries Decoded. Airdates and times for all these series will be announced at a later date.
All join prevously announced summer series,...
Canadian family comedy Run The Burbs, from Kim’s Convenience breakout star Andrew Phung and dramedy Moonshine, about dysfunctional siblings battling for control of their family business are among titles on the network’s scripted slate for summer debut. Legal drama Family Law, starring Jewel Staite and Victor Garber, and comedy series Bump also return for second seasons.
New summer unscripted programs include the four-part docuseries Greatest Geek Year Ever: 1982, chronicling a classic moviegoing year in pop culture, and extreme cooking competition Recipe for Disaster. Additionally, Down To Earth With Zac Efron will make its broadcast television debut, along with new seasons of returning alternative series Great Chocolate Showdown and Mysteries Decoded. Airdates and times for all these series will be announced at a later date.
All join prevously announced summer series,...
- 5/10/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Canadian actor Zach Smadu portrays Daniel Svennson on the legal dramedy Family Law, which just premiered its first season on The CW Network.
Family Law focuses on Abby Bianchi, the protagonist, who struggles with addiction and must work at the family law firm.
Smadu plays the middle child, Daniel, and TV Fanatic chatted with him about Daniel's character development, his place in the family, and our favorite legal cases so far.
Hi Zach. It's great to chat with you. How important is this setting of Vancouver to Family Law?
I think it plays a character in the show. All of the drama that comes from the relationships on the show and the cases are based on Canadian law in Vancouver and the characters' interests. Vancouver is quite beautiful. There's often a charity about forests or oceans happening.
For instance, one case we do in one of the upcoming seasons is about environmentalism.
Family Law focuses on Abby Bianchi, the protagonist, who struggles with addiction and must work at the family law firm.
Smadu plays the middle child, Daniel, and TV Fanatic chatted with him about Daniel's character development, his place in the family, and our favorite legal cases so far.
Hi Zach. It's great to chat with you. How important is this setting of Vancouver to Family Law?
I think it plays a character in the show. All of the drama that comes from the relationships on the show and the cases are based on Canadian law in Vancouver and the characters' interests. Vancouver is quite beautiful. There's often a charity about forests or oceans happening.
For instance, one case we do in one of the upcoming seasons is about environmentalism.
- 10/30/2022
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
The Canadian family dramedy Family Law premieres Sunday, October 2, on The CW. It follows Abigail Bianchi (Jewel Staite), whose drunken incident in court goes viral, and the only senior lawyer willing to hire her is her estranged father, Harry Svensson (Victor Garber).
At The CW's Family Law virtual press day, we interviewed Victor Garber, Jewel Staite, Zach Smadu, and Genelle Williams, who plays Abigail's half-siblings, Daniel and Lucy. We also talked to the showrunner Susin Nielsen and executive producer, Jordy Randall.
Check out the interview questions from all the panelists below:
Victor and Jewel, tell us about your characters and what it's been like working together.
Victor: The relationship between Abigail and Harry is fraught and fractured. There is an attempt on both our parts to try to mend it. Like all relationships, it takes more than you realize. That's the beginning, and it continues throughout the season.
It's...
At The CW's Family Law virtual press day, we interviewed Victor Garber, Jewel Staite, Zach Smadu, and Genelle Williams, who plays Abigail's half-siblings, Daniel and Lucy. We also talked to the showrunner Susin Nielsen and executive producer, Jordy Randall.
Check out the interview questions from all the panelists below:
Victor and Jewel, tell us about your characters and what it's been like working together.
Victor: The relationship between Abigail and Harry is fraught and fractured. There is an attempt on both our parts to try to mend it. Like all relationships, it takes more than you realize. That's the beginning, and it continues throughout the season.
It's...
- 10/2/2022
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
Network: The CW
Episodes: Ongoing (hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: October 2, 2022 -- present
Series status: Has not been cancelled
Performers include: Jewel Staite, Victor Garber, Zach Smadu, Genelle Williams, Lauren Holly, and Bobbi Charlton.
TV show description:
A legal drama series, the Family Law TV show is a Canadian show that was created by Susin Nielsen.
In the story, Abigail Bianchi (Staite) is a lawyer and a recovering alcoholic. She's struggling to put her career and family back together after hitting rock bottom.
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Episodes: Ongoing (hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: October 2, 2022 -- present
Series status: Has not been cancelled
Performers include: Jewel Staite, Victor Garber, Zach Smadu, Genelle Williams, Lauren Holly, and Bobbi Charlton.
TV show description:
A legal drama series, the Family Law TV show is a Canadian show that was created by Susin Nielsen.
In the story, Abigail Bianchi (Staite) is a lawyer and a recovering alcoholic. She's struggling to put her career and family back together after hitting rock bottom.
Read More…...
- 10/2/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The one-hour drama Family Law joins The CW’s primetime lineup on October 2, 2022 with an episode titled “Sins of the Father.” Directed by Jordan Canning from a script by series creator Susin Nielsen, season one episode one introduces a dysfunctional family of lawyers who attempt to put aside their differences to help their clients.
The season one cast is led by Jewel Staite (Firefly) as Abigail Bianchi and Victor Garber (Legends of Tomorrow) as Harry Svensson. Zach Smadu (Cardinal) plays Daniel Svensson, Genelle Williams (The Expanse) is Lucy Svensson, and Lauren Holly stars as Joanne Kowalski.
New season one episodes air on Sundays at 8pm Et/Pt.
“Sins of the Father” Plot: Abigail (Staite) begins her probationary period at Svensson and Associates, forced to work with her estranged father Harry (Garber) and her half-siblings Daniel (Smadu) and Lucy (Williams). She immediately oversteps her low-level position by helping Jeanette, a woman...
The season one cast is led by Jewel Staite (Firefly) as Abigail Bianchi and Victor Garber (Legends of Tomorrow) as Harry Svensson. Zach Smadu (Cardinal) plays Daniel Svensson, Genelle Williams (The Expanse) is Lucy Svensson, and Lauren Holly stars as Joanne Kowalski.
New season one episodes air on Sundays at 8pm Et/Pt.
“Sins of the Father” Plot: Abigail (Staite) begins her probationary period at Svensson and Associates, forced to work with her estranged father Harry (Garber) and her half-siblings Daniel (Smadu) and Lucy (Williams). She immediately oversteps her low-level position by helping Jeanette, a woman...
- 9/26/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The CW continues to expand its scripted acquisition slate with the addition of Canadian drama series Family Law, a one-hour legal drama, from Entertainment One. A premiere date is Tbd.
Created, written and executive produced Susin Nielsen, Family Law, stars Jewel Staite (Firefly) and Emmy and Tony nominated Victor Garber (DC’s Legends of Tomorrow), along with Zach Smadu (Cardinal) and Genelle Williams (The Expanse).
The drama series follows lawyer and recovering alcoholic Abigail Bianchi (Staite) struggling to put her career and family back together after hitting rock bottom. As a condition of her probation, Abby is forced to work at her estranged father Harry’s (Garber) firm, Svensson and Associates, and practice in family law for the first time while forging new relationships with the half-brother Daniel (Smadu) and half-sister Lucy (Williams) whom she’s never met. The result is a dysfunctional family law firm operating to help other families with their own dysfunctions.
Created, written and executive produced Susin Nielsen, Family Law, stars Jewel Staite (Firefly) and Emmy and Tony nominated Victor Garber (DC’s Legends of Tomorrow), along with Zach Smadu (Cardinal) and Genelle Williams (The Expanse).
The drama series follows lawyer and recovering alcoholic Abigail Bianchi (Staite) struggling to put her career and family back together after hitting rock bottom. As a condition of her probation, Abby is forced to work at her estranged father Harry’s (Garber) firm, Svensson and Associates, and practice in family law for the first time while forging new relationships with the half-brother Daniel (Smadu) and half-sister Lucy (Williams) whom she’s never met. The result is a dysfunctional family law firm operating to help other families with their own dysfunctions.
- 3/31/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The CW has expanded its slate of scripted acquisitions, picking up one-hour Canadian drama series “Family Law.” Entertainment One (eOne) previously secured international distribution rights for the series, which stars Jewel Staite, Victor Garber, Zach Smadu and Genelle Williams. Dan Loewy, eOne’s executive vice president of sales, brokered the deal.
“Family Law,” produced by Seven24 Films and Lark Productions for Corus Entertainment’s Global, follows lawyer and recovering alcoholic Abigail Bianchi (Staite) as she attempts to put both her personal and professional life back together. As part of her probation, she is forced to work alongside her estranged father Harry (Garber), practicing family law for the first time. Additionally, she must create new relationships with her half-brother Daniel (Smadu) and half-sister Lucy (Williams), whom she’s never met.
“The result is a dysfunctional family law firm operating to help other families with their own dysfunction,” the logline reads.
“Family Law,...
“Family Law,” produced by Seven24 Films and Lark Productions for Corus Entertainment’s Global, follows lawyer and recovering alcoholic Abigail Bianchi (Staite) as she attempts to put both her personal and professional life back together. As part of her probation, she is forced to work alongside her estranged father Harry (Garber), practicing family law for the first time. Additionally, she must create new relationships with her half-brother Daniel (Smadu) and half-sister Lucy (Williams), whom she’s never met.
“The result is a dysfunctional family law firm operating to help other families with their own dysfunction,” the logline reads.
“Family Law,...
- 3/31/2022
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
The CW is again looking north of the border to fill out its primetime lineup: The network has acquired the Canadian legal drama Family Law, with a cast that includes Alias vet Victor Garber, TVLine has learned.
The one-hour drama stars Jewel Staite (The Magicians, Firefly) as lawyer and recovering alcoholic Abigail Bianchi, who is putting her life and career back together while on probation. She’s forced to work at the law firm run by her estranged father Harry (Garber) while getting to know the half-brother (Zach Smadu) and half-sister (Genelle Williams) she never knew. “The result is a...
The one-hour drama stars Jewel Staite (The Magicians, Firefly) as lawyer and recovering alcoholic Abigail Bianchi, who is putting her life and career back together while on probation. She’s forced to work at the law firm run by her estranged father Harry (Garber) while getting to know the half-brother (Zach Smadu) and half-sister (Genelle Williams) she never knew. “The result is a...
- 3/31/2022
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
The CW is diving into the legal world with its latest series, “Family Law.” The network announced Thursday that it had acquired the one-hour Canadian drama series, distributed by Entertainment One.
Created by “Degrassi” scripter Susin Nielsen, “Family Law” stars Jewel Staite and Victor Garber. It follows lawyer and recovering alcoholic Abigail Bianchi (Staite) struggling to put her career and family back together after hitting rock bottom.
As a condition of her probation, Abby is forced to work at her estranged father Harry’s (Garber) firm, Svensson and Associates, and practice in “Family Law” for the first time while forging new relationships with the half-brother Daniel (Zach Smadu) and half-sister Lucy (Genelle Williams) whom she’s never met. The result is a dysfunctional “Family Law” firm operating to help other families with their own dysfunctions.
A premiere date for the series as not yet been announced.
The series hails from...
Created by “Degrassi” scripter Susin Nielsen, “Family Law” stars Jewel Staite and Victor Garber. It follows lawyer and recovering alcoholic Abigail Bianchi (Staite) struggling to put her career and family back together after hitting rock bottom.
As a condition of her probation, Abby is forced to work at her estranged father Harry’s (Garber) firm, Svensson and Associates, and practice in “Family Law” for the first time while forging new relationships with the half-brother Daniel (Zach Smadu) and half-sister Lucy (Genelle Williams) whom she’s never met. The result is a dysfunctional “Family Law” firm operating to help other families with their own dysfunctions.
A premiere date for the series as not yet been announced.
The series hails from...
- 3/31/2022
- by Katie Campione
- The Wrap
From VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for June 2020, including features/ TV series temporarily suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic:
Features
Bonfire (Temporarily Suspended)
Local Production Company: No Clocks Productions Ltd.
Executive Producer: Tom Hammel
Producer: Jim Whitaker, Joe Roth
Director: David Lowery
Ellington (Temporarily Suspended)
Local Production Company: Swan Song BC Productions Inc.
Executive Producer: Shea Kammer, Jonathan King, Adam Shulman, Jacob Perlin
Director: Ben Cleary
Untitled Graham King Project (Temporarily Suspended)
Local Production Company: Cold Hut Production Ulc.
Executive Producer: Nicola Shindler, Graham King, Ken Kamins, Sally Wainwright, Colin Vaines
Producer: Nan Morales
Director: Nora Fingscheidt
TV Pilots
Kung Fu (Temporarily Suspended)
Local Production Company: 3253 Production Services Inc.
Executive Producer: Christina M. Kim, Martin Gero, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Hanelle Culpepper
Producer: Ian Smith
Director: Hanelle Culpepper
LA Brea (Temporarily Suspended)
Local Production Company: Gep La Brea Inc.
Executive Producer: David Appelbaum, Avi Nir, Alon Shtruzman,...
Features
Bonfire (Temporarily Suspended)
Local Production Company: No Clocks Productions Ltd.
Executive Producer: Tom Hammel
Producer: Jim Whitaker, Joe Roth
Director: David Lowery
Ellington (Temporarily Suspended)
Local Production Company: Swan Song BC Productions Inc.
Executive Producer: Shea Kammer, Jonathan King, Adam Shulman, Jacob Perlin
Director: Ben Cleary
Untitled Graham King Project (Temporarily Suspended)
Local Production Company: Cold Hut Production Ulc.
Executive Producer: Nicola Shindler, Graham King, Ken Kamins, Sally Wainwright, Colin Vaines
Producer: Nan Morales
Director: Nora Fingscheidt
TV Pilots
Kung Fu (Temporarily Suspended)
Local Production Company: 3253 Production Services Inc.
Executive Producer: Christina M. Kim, Martin Gero, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Hanelle Culpepper
Producer: Ian Smith
Director: Hanelle Culpepper
LA Brea (Temporarily Suspended)
Local Production Company: Gep La Brea Inc.
Executive Producer: David Appelbaum, Avi Nir, Alon Shtruzman,...
- 6/24/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Entertainment One has secured international distribution rights for the Canadian series “Family Law,” an upcoming scripted drama that mixes family dysfunction and legal intrigue.
Produced by SEVEN24 Films and Lark Productions, the Vancouver-set series follows an attorney in recovery who is forced to practice family law alongside her estranged father, half-brother and half-sister in order to put her own life back together.
eOne will handle all international territories for this family drama and will introduce the show to buyers later this year. Currently in casting, the show will air on Canada’s Global Television at home, with Susin Nielsen serving as showrunner.
Noel Hedges, the eOne acquisitions exec who brokered the deal, said: “This is a dynamic, warm, touching and impactful series about the inside workings of family relationships, anchored around a flawed but highly intelligent female lawyer.”
“In this moment in time, when audiences need an antidote to the nightly news,...
Produced by SEVEN24 Films and Lark Productions, the Vancouver-set series follows an attorney in recovery who is forced to practice family law alongside her estranged father, half-brother and half-sister in order to put her own life back together.
eOne will handle all international territories for this family drama and will introduce the show to buyers later this year. Currently in casting, the show will air on Canada’s Global Television at home, with Susin Nielsen serving as showrunner.
Noel Hedges, the eOne acquisitions exec who brokered the deal, said: “This is a dynamic, warm, touching and impactful series about the inside workings of family relationships, anchored around a flawed but highly intelligent female lawyer.”
“In this moment in time, when audiences need an antidote to the nightly news,...
- 2/11/2020
- by Ben Croll
- Variety Film + TV
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