Almost Familyis a revolting nightmare masquerading as a heartwarming drama

Lets be honest: No one really wants to think about sperm.

Specifically, the sperm belonging to Leon Bechley (why,Timothy Hutton?

Turns out, hes sired at least 100 children!

Are you setting your DVR yet?

When Bechleys hideous misdeeds are finally exposed, his timid only child Julia (why,Brittany Snow?

I cant believe its not just me anymore!

Sorry, I need a minute.

fumed the Australian version of Edie (Antonia Prebble).

(Its not.)

As for Dr. Bechleys victims, the women he fraudulently impregnated?

They are all but ignored, at least in the first two episodes.

I carried you, she tells Edie.

Thats what matters not what ended up in some test tube.

Hard disagree, maam.

ButAlmost Familydoesnt really want to deal with female anger, or the revolting nature of its own premise.