Tomorrow night marks the season conclusion of Secrets and Lies and hopefully we’ll finally learn the truth — who’s responsible for the death of young Tom Murphy? After that, the biggest question on the minds of fans of this show may be, “Is Secrets and Lies going to be renewed for a second season or will it be cancelled by ABC?”
On Secrets and Lies, a house painter and family man discovers a neighbor boy’s dead body in the woods and he quickly goes from being a Good Samaritan to a murder suspect. The lives of everyone around him are turned upside down by the ensuing police investigation and media attention. Did he really do it? The series stars Ryan Phillippe, Juliette Lewis, KaDee Strickland, Natalie Martinez, Dan Fogler, Indiana Evans, and Belle Shouse.
Debuting in March, the first two episodes of Secrets and Lies attracted a 1.53 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 6.06 million viewers. It wasn’t a great start but ABC’s been struggling to fill out its Sunday night schedule so it wasn’t bad by comparison. The numbers dipped only slightly in week two — a good sign. Most shows drop at least 15%. The numbers dipped lower over the next few weeks but then started to rise ever so slightly. Last week’s episode hit a series high in the all-important demo with a 1.7 rating and 5.83 million.
While the show’s ratings haven’t been great, the network has plenty of other trouble spots to fill — especially now that they’ve cancelled Revenge — and Secrets and Lies has performed well enough to be invited back for another 10 weeks. I suspect ABC will renew Secrets and Lies for a second season — likely with new characters and a new storyline (ala Fargo or True Detective).
But, what do you think? Do you like the Secrets and Lies TV show on ABC? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season? If it is renewed, do you think any of the characters should return or should they start fresh?
Please keep it!!!!!
KEEP THE SHOW WITH THE MOST OF THE SAME CHARACTERS! ABBY NEEDS TO STAY!! I love this show
YES PLEASE KEEP IT. WE LOVE THE SHOW!!!
Love it, love all of the characters. Lots of suspense. Just when you think you have the answer it goes in a totally different direction. Definitely a keeper for season 2.
KEEP IT!!!! same cast or at least juliete. I like Ryan also, lets get Abby!
You have to keep this show gokng , especially with the same characters. It must continue where it left off. Keep the show!!!
Keep the show. I look forward to it every Sunday. .
I love this show, I can’t wait for Sunday night’s to get here so I can watch it. This is a definite winner. Keep it running. Secrets & Lies is the best!!!
Its a definate KEEPER!
Love This show Please!!! Please !!!Renew this show it’s one of my favorites I look forward to it every week
Great show. Please renew.
Love the show. Please bring it back for a 2nd season.
WTF…I have had it with ABC and pulling the plug on every show they suck me into watching on Sunday nights. Since the Desperate Housewives went off the air they’ve had PanAm, GCB and now they have sucked me into Secret and Lies. Could you pls give a show two seasons and a chance before you pull the plug!
ABC doesn’t know what they have. The problem is not show quality or even ratings. It’s competition, timing, and marketing, marketing, marketing. ABC’s Last Resort was an amazing show that they decided to not renew and abruptly ended. This finale felt very rushed. They could have easily played out another season making you wonder if it was Mrs. Crawford or Jessie. Now in one episode everything comes crashing down. I would love another season, but I’m just not sure it would be the same without the same cast.
Season 2 please!!!!!!!! Now!!!! Abby has to be charged!!!! I’m with Natalie all the way!