A Friend of the Family

3.6

(313)

Crime

Drama

2022

473 min

TV-MA

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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"NEVER CALL SOMEONE A FRIEND THAT YOU JUST MEET (when it comes to your kids) 😞"

"Wow. Just. Wow. I can't believe this is a true story. This show gave me the same feeling that "The Act" did. The acting is stupendous and the writing/storyline kept me intrigued the entire time. I would love to see more shows like this that are produced by the victims. It made this show all that more special."

HORROR 🩸👻🔪

"A very sad story. The series is well done, they tell the story in a victim’s point of vue and the emotions pass through. The acting of some of them is not great but overall well made. "

Sarra Zitoun

"It just blows my mind that the parents could could have been so ‘naive’. never allow your children to spend time alone with someone you just met!! So so sad for Jan. "

Tlaine

"Deeply disturbing "

Mim

"I thought this was a truly remarkable telling of being victim to grooming, manipulation and abuse. A lot of people will watch this show and wonder how this family could have allowed this, not understanding what it’s like to be manipulated to such a degree. It’s a pretty crazy story!! "

Emily Rose

"This is disturbingly good. Emotionally spent from watching a single epi though. Very triggering...to say the least. Luckily, there is a disclaimer at the start to warn if needed. But it's decently scripted for a true life crime drama. "

CHRISTINE LAFORD

"This series had me on the edge of my seat every single episode. Astonishing true story. "

Jade Lilly

"The documentary Abducted in Plain Sight was a wild ride but seeing it acted and played out was a whole other level of CRAZY! A cautionary tale of how predators are most often those closest to us. "