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?
Keep the show with the Original cast and don’t Change the characters and clear Ben’s name. !!!!
It’s my family’s favorite and only Sunday night show. Please keep it. If we miss a Sunday due to sports, we catch up as a family during the week. Love it!
PLEASE KEEP THE SHOW and the SAME ACTORS and STORY!
ABC…Please keep the show!! It’s so unlike every other detective/police show. In my opinion, the cast is PHENOMENAL, and I hope you don’t change anyone/anything. I love how the plot keeps viewers in suspense with new twists and turns each week.
This show was wonderful. Bring it back with the same characters. It was so exciting. It kept me on the edge of my seat all the time. I could not wait until the next week’s eposide. Get rid of the reality shows and keep this kind of drama shows on tv. Bring it back next season and the season after that. Great show.
How could the show end like that with ben in in jail. There must be more. How do we find out
I hope this show is renewed for season 2. I love this show and look forward to Sunday nights. The writers are great and the suspense from week to week is great. I love the cast as it is and hope they can be a part if the show continues along with a few new faces. Please keep the show…..
Please bring it back for a second season! As well as the same people. I wouldn’t watch it if it was a different cast , the cast is the main reason why I’m watching it in the first place
great show. Please continue.
I think the storyline needs to continue with same characters.
Yes , please keep the series and the same cast for next season .
keep please
Please bring this show back for Season 2 and keep the original cast so we can find out if Cornell is able to prove that Abby killed Tom
I would love to see another season !! However, please don’t change the main characters !! They are the people who make the show ! It wouldn’t be the sme without them !!
KEEP IT!! Love this show. I can’t get enough and now I’m going to have to wait even longer to see what happens to Abby!
I love this show, it keeps my attention, and makes me excited for the next episode.