How to Watch The Family on Netflix

March 23, 2023

Based on non-fiction books by journalist Jeff Sharlet, The Family on Netflix is an investigative docuseries about a conservative Christian group known as the Family or the Fellowship. Through expert interviews and archival footage, the series explores the various facets of the secretive group and focuses explicitly on its influence in Washington D.C., and the organization’s proximity to the White House.

Where to Watch The Family

Good news! You and your family can enjoy not only The Family but everything Netflix has to offer. With Netflix, there are no extra costs and no contracts. Watch from your smartphone, tablet, smart TV, laptop, or streaming device. Plans range from $6.99 to $19.99 a month, making it easy to pick an option that gives you access to hit TV shows, movies, documentaries, and more.

How Many Episodes Are in The Family?

There are five episodes in The Family. The runtime of the episodes averages between 46-54 minutes. You can check the complete list of The Family episodes and their release date below.

“Submersion”: August 9, 2019
“Chosen”: August 9, 2019
“New World Order”: August 9, 2019
“Dictators, Murderers and Thieves”: August 9, 2019
“Wolf King”: August 9, 2019

What Are the Critics Saying About The Family?

The Family has an official critics rating of 80% and an average audience score of 56% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Karl Quinn from The Age (Australia) writes, “For all its unanswered questions and contradictions, The Family does paint a convincing portrait of a network of like-minded, self-congratulatory egotists working together to ensure they and only they get to call the shots.”

La Nación’s Alejandro Lingenti says (translated from Spanish), “The series loses its power because there seems to be a lack of judgment when it comes to summarizing it and organizing it around a more solid, clear, and convincing story.”

Is The Family Suitable for Kids?

The Family is rated TV-14, which means some parents may find the content unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.

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