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?
Best show on T.V. in years! Bring back the same cast, without a doubt. Clear Ben’s name, and revolve the show around little psychotic Abbey. Great job ABC!!
KEEP IT!!!!! My husband and I love it. We think Abby will go after Natalie if she learns Nat is going to testify against her.
Please keep the show!!!!!!
Please keep it! It’s so good!
if the characters are different it wont make sense.. im excited to see they are keeping it on i love the show.. but the actors are the ones who made the show in the first place, more then the script… it won’t make sense for a dad to confess then have a whole different person on the stand with 2 different girls and a different friend.. it wont make sense to pull them and have someone else it will mess up the story line because we seen it happen to these people and now it is all different people trying… Read more »
I am adicted to this show. I can’t wait for Sunday evening to watch this. I have about 20 people who watch this with me and we text during commercials about the show.i love the people in the show. Can’t wait till next season . Best show ever.
Please keep this show on. It’s compelling, keeps you guessing and makes you want to keep watching. They should not change the cast because that always messes shows up. If they want to add to the cast as new found information then that’s fine and will be interesting as well. But this is a great show full of suspense. Keep the seasons coming!
I don’t think they meant the people who play the current parts would be changing actors; I think they meant start a new storyline for Cornell to solve, possibly in the same town or neighborhood. I really like Juliette Lewis in her role as the detective, and it feels like a special treat to get to see her on a regular basis, because she’s usually in movies. Ryan Phillipe doesn’t hurt my feelings either (!) but I can’t see the same excitement in the resolution playing out; however Abby’s evolution would really be something! The little girl who plays her,… Read more »
Please renew!!! I have watched every episode! Great cast.
Keep it I have been loving it , I can’t wait to see more !!
Continue secrets and lies being Abby to justice with a twist keep Cornell and weave that story into a new one with current characters slowly moving out and being in her ex as a main character
Keep it.
CANCEL!!! It’s WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too dragged out!
Just switch the channel, LOL. Much better for those who love this show :^D
Definitely should be renewed, it’s one of the highlights of the spring/winter season!
The best show on T.V. in years! Without a doubt, bring back the same cast. They can revolve season 2, clearing Ben and little psychotic Abbey. Great job ABC!!
It should absolutely continue!!! Same cast!!! I want to know what happens with Abby and her Dad. If you feel better you need to add then do it, but I love it now! There are so many avenues to explore; Abby and her sister, Abby and her Dad, her Dad in Jail and then getting out and Abby going through trial for maybe something else too! Keep, keep, keep this going!
Please keep Secrets and Lies with the same characters. It was left with a good story line.
I love it.