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 love the series. If they do renew this then i’d imagine it would have to be with new characters and a new story. I enjoy the ones that are in it now.
One of my fav’s this spring! Bring it back with the same cast in different situation, like American Horror Story!
Definitely keep it, it’s awesome!
KEEP IT !!!
This show is great ! I love all the characters, I love the storyline & all the twists & turns. I need to see how it all pans out.
Keep “Secrets & Lies” on the air !
DO NOT CANCEL IT !!
please renew, im tired of all the shows i love being cancelled!!
keep, keep, keep
Keep for sure!!
Its a must keep!!
One of the few shows that all of my family likes & can talk about (from old to young)…and we all live in different states.
KEEP IT !!!!!!! Great show KEEP IT !!!!!!!
Definitely keep!!!!
Keep it it’s an awesome show
IF they resolve the murder mysterty…IT IS ALL OVER…THERE SHOULD BE NO SECOND SEASON…Just like HOSTAGES; in the final episode ENDGAME all was resolved; McDermott’s character turned himself in; the President was safe. END OF STORY.
CRIPES !!!
keep “Secrets and Lies” – great program!!
Renew S & L and keep Juliette Lewis.
DEFINITELY RENEW Secrets and Lies!! I’ve NEVER been so hooked on a show. The writing is brilliant and the actor selection superb!! Ryan Phillippe MUST stay in some capacity!!