August 22, 2016 (2016-08-22) – February 22, 2017 (2017-02-22)
Too Close to Home is an American television drama series, created, executive produced, written and directed by Tyler Perry that debuted on TLC on August 22, 2016.[1] It is the first scripted series for TLC.[1] TLC renewed the show for a second season on September 1, 2016,[2] which premiered on January 4, 2017. Reruns of the show often aired on OWN where all of Tyler Perry's other shows regularly air.
On November 2, 2017, it was confirmed that the show had been cancelled and would not be renewed for a third season.[9]
Plot
The series follows a young woman, Anna, from a working class life who, after having an affair with the President of the United States, becomes the center of a political scandal. When the scandal erupts, she returns to her old life. As soon as she arrives, she is met with several unresolved issues from family members and past lovers.
Cast and characters
Main
Danielle Savre as Annie Belle "Anna" Hayes,[7] a woman who works in the White House, but after her affair with the President is revealed she resorts to a safe place, which is her hometown in Happy, Alabama
Brock O'Hurn as Brody Allen,[7] Anna's former love interest who currently has feelings for Bonnie
Kelly Sullivan as Bonnie Hayes,[7] Anna's eldest sister, who has natural love for Anna. She takes care of Anna's daughter Rebel, Shelby's son Mac, and her mother Jolene. She also helps Brody take care of his father, Dr Allen. She also works at the May Sally's Diner
Brad Benedict as J.B.,[7] Brody's estranged half-brother and Bonnie's ex-boyfriend
Brooke Anne Smith as Michelle "Shelby" Hayes,[7] the youngest Hayes sister and Mac's mother, who is a drug and alcohol addict
Alpha Trivette as Doctor Allen,[7] Brody's father who has dementia
Trisha Rae Stahl as Jolene,[7] Anna, Bonnie and Shelby's mother who is suffering from morbid obesity and hoarding
