A Friend of the Family

Miniseries

TV-MA
92%82%
The harrowing true story of the Broberg family, whose daughter Jan was kidnapped multiple times over a period of years in the 1970s by a charismatic, obsessed family "friend."

9 Episodes

  • Horseback Riding in American Falls
    E1
    Horseback Riding in American FallsA trusted family friend picks up Jan after school to go horseback riding, but as nightfall looms and they're still not home, what seemed like a casual afternoon slowly turns nightmarish.
  • The Mission
    E2
    The MissionThe search for Jan escalates as the Brobergs call in the FBI. Jan is tasked with a disturbing life-or-death responsibility.
  • The Gift of Tongues
    E3
    The Gift of TonguesThe Berchtolds and Brobergs grow closer, but as Mary Ann and the girls fall under the spell of their fun-loving neighbor, Bob sees him as a threat.
  • Articles of Faith
    E4
    Articles of FaithThe Brobergs fight to restore normalcy as they prepare to face B. in court. Jan's anxiety about the mission snowballs with time. Mary Ann's unanswered questions about Mexico and growing disconnect with Bob lead her to a gut-wrenching decision.
  • The Bitter Cup
    E5
    The Bitter CupWhen the Brobergs' marriage is thrown into jeopardy, Bob and Mary Ann must face the terrible consequences of their mistakes. B strengthens his sinister hold over Jan.
  • Son of Perdition
    E6
    Son of PerditionIn Jackson Hole, Jan finds herself overwhelmed by the demands of the mission. Bob and Mary Ann organize an aggressive legal strategy to bring her home.
  • The Great Deceiver
    E7
    The Great DeceiverJan goes missing again and the FBI's hands are tied, but the Brobergs press on in their search for answers. The case takes a heavy toll on Pete as he digs deeper into B's past. Jan learns to blend in a strange new environment.
  • Outer Darkness
    E8
    Outer DarknessMary Ann prepares for a high-stakes showdown. Pete works double time to find Jan, disobeying direct orders. Worn down by fear and secrecy, Jan nears a breaking point.
  • Revelation
    E9
    RevelationWith Jan home, Bob and Mary Ann take steps toward healing, but as her 16th birthday approaches and the mission reaches its do-or-die moment, Jan prepares for the worst.

Cast of Miniseries

  • Jake LacyRobert 'B' Berchtold
  • Colin HanksBob Broberg
  • Anna PaquinMary Ann Broberg
  • Lio TiptonGail Berchtold
  • Mckenna GraceJan Broberg
  • Hendrix YanceyYoung Jan Broberg
  • Brian EvensonWriter
  • Alana B. LytleWriter
  • Marie Hanhnhon NguyenWriter
  • Jan BrobergProducer
  • Mary Ann BrobergProducer

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