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?
I think they should definitely renew the show! Keeping all the same characters. It has a good story line and the actors are great.
Please keep on the air. Love it!!!
Yes I want to have another series of secrets and lies. I love that show. Please put it back on. Just LOVE it. Thank you.
Bring it back 4 season 2. Love the show. Each week edge of my seat!!!! It will return ON ABC. .
What???!!! You have to keep the same characters. This one is not over!!! I am dying to know what happens!!
Please keep it
Absoutley awesome can’t wait for Sunday nights!!! The whole family is hooked. Bring it back for sure!!!
Definitely keep the show – it’s far from ended with tonight’s finale.
Keep the show for another season
definatly keep the show!!!!!! I was shocked at the finale, did Not suspect his daughter, Abby as the murderer. I was convinced it was Jess. Kudos to the writers. I can’t wait for next season, Same cast please. Abby is quite the young actress.
I look forward to watching this on Sunday! I need a second season. Doesnt matter what character’s are gone or not. Even though they are all important
I love love loved this season, I think it would be a success bringing it back and doing a season on getting Ben’s name cleared and getting Abby put away. maybe go into detail on her mental health and I’m sure they’d throw in more problems and twists! over all bring it back! all same cast!
please keep it on i look forward every sunday to watch it my husband even likes watching it he tells me don’t forget about our show comes on and plus don’t want to see it end the way it did tonight
Yes, please keep the series
Keep it!!!! I love this show! I should keep the same characters as well. It could add additional characters and story lines, but keep the old ones as well.