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 renew season with new case for Cornwell.
Best Sunday night show… Bring it back. My wife and I are on the edge of our seats every week.
This is a very well produced show, kept me on the edge of my seat. The one and only drama I must watch live and not on the DVR…awesome series, I hope they renew it for a second season.
We love this show!! It has to come back with same crew! My entire family enjoys the suspense. You can’t leave us hanging! Big mistake if ABC cuts this one!!!
Best show on TV (ABC) Keeps my attention and suspicions changing. Please keep S&L for another season with the same cast of characters.
I love this show! I definitely want to see it back for season 2 with the same characters. The show is very well written with great actors. I love both Ryan Phillippe & Juliette Lewis.
Please…please…please KEEP IT!!!! It’s an amazing show, one like no other in a long time. It’s entertaining, keeps you on your toes and the acting is wonderful! So I’m on my knees begging….renew for season 2!!!!
Keep the show…love the cast…love Ryan Phillipe…I have’nt missed an episode..look forward to it…in fact..it left us hungry for more on the finale…. Thanks
Keep it!
Love the show!! Keep it!!
Started slowly, but picked up toward the finale. If Abby’s a ‘Bad Seed’, would really like to see how this notion is further developed/explored. BY ALL MEANS – KEEP IT!
This show Is a must keep!!
I think they should have a second season and keep the same characters people who played the characters this season were perfect for the part don’t think it be the same without the same ones. Absolutely loved the program and anxiously waiting on the edge of my seat to see if there going be next season.
Really enjoy this show, KEEP IT!!!!! You always get rid of the good shows and keep the stupid one’s. BRING THIS BACK!!!
PLEASE keep the show! I want a better conclusion for this season and I want to see Ben Crawford get out of jail! In my mind the show is just getting started….
Keep the cast. At least for one more season.
Please keep the show. It always keeps us glued to the end of our seats. It’s very intense and challenging. Abbey should answer for actions. Please continue the show.