A Friend of the Family(TV show/series, 2022)

Name: A Friend of the Family
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 2022
Rating: 3.6

FSK: 18+ years

| 50min per episode | Genres: Crime, Drama

Mini series in 1 season with 9 episodes

Rating: 3.6/5 (with 13 votes)

A Friend of the Family is an American true crime drama television miniseries. Based on true events, it focuses on Robert Berchtold, who in the 1970s twice sexually abused and kidnapped Jan Broberg. The show stars Jake Lacy as Berchtold, and Hendrix Yancey and Mckenna Grace as Broberg at different ages. Colin Hanks, Lio Tipton, and Anna Paquin appear in supporting roles. Nick Antosca created A Friend of a Family after reading Stolen Innocence: The Jan Broberg Story (2003) and watching Abducted in Plain Sight (2017), both of which discuss Broberg's kidnappings. Antosca thought Broberg's story was too intricate for Abducted in Plain Sight's 90-minute runtime and sought to retell the events with more context and depth. Broberg and her mother Mary Ann served as producers on the show; Jan Broberg was often invited to give the writers suggestions. Episodes were recorded between February and August 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia; and Los Angeles, California. The series was released between October 6 and November 10, 2022, on the streaming service Peacock. Critics gave A Friend of the Family positive reviews, and praised Eliza Hittman's direction and Lacy's performance. ()

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About A Friend of the Family

The harrowing true story of the Broberg family, whose daughter Jan was kidnapped multiple times over a period of years by a charismatic, obsessed family "friend." The Brobergs — devoted to their faith, family, and community — were utterly unprepared for the sophisticated tactics their neighbor used to exploit their vulnerabilities, drive them apart, and turn their daughter against them. This is the story of how their lives were permanently altered — and how they survived.

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Trailer for A Friend of the Family + Featurettes/Teaser/Clips

Official Trailer(Trailer, 2:24)

A Friend of the Family Seasons and Episodes

10/06/2022Miniseries - 9 episodes

#1 | 10/06/2022Horseback Riding in American Falls

A 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.

#2 | 10/06/2022The Mission

The search for Jan escalates as the Brobergs call in the FBI. Jan is tasked with a disturbing life-or-death responsibility.

#3 | 10/06/2022The Gift of Tongues

The 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.

#4 | 10/06/2022Articles of Faith

The 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.

#5 | 10/13/2022The Bitter Cup

When 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.

#6 | 10/20/2022Son of Perdition

In 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.

#7 | 10/27/2022The Great Deceiver

Jan 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.

#8 | 11/03/2022Outer Darkness

Mary 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.

#9 | 11/10/2022Revelation

With 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.

Additional Information

Official websites:

www.peacocktv.com

Production country: United States of America (USA)

Made by: Universal Cable Productions, Top Knot Films, Eat the Cat

Original language: English (EN)

Spoken languages: German (DE), English (EN)

Translated into 16 languages: Arabic (AR), Czech (CS), German (DE), English (EN), Spanish (ES), Finnish (FI), French (FR), Hungarian (HU), Italian (IT), Korean (KO), Burmese (MY), Dutch (NL), Polish (PL), Portuguese (PT), Turkish (TR), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)

Status: Ended

First episode released on: 10/06/2022

Last episode released on: 11/10/2022

Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):

"家庭之友"

Keywords: based on true story, miniseries

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