[2] The series follows the dysfunctional world of a Chinese-Australian family through the eyes of 14-year-old Benjamin Law.
It is set on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, but filmed in Sunnybank Brisbane, over a long, hot summer the family will never forget.
[4][5] The program attracted an audience of 1.1 million views for its exclusive Facebook premiere of its first episode days before it aired on television.
The Family Law gives it a good crack, and has an amiable quality that many viewers will find endearing.
"[8] Another critic from The Guardian said "there’s so much detail, warmth and gentle humour to the script, direction and production design that the characters and settings are relatable for anyone who grew up – or is growing up – in Australia."