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?
Absolutely my favorite show!! Can’t wait til season 2 !!!
Please renew the series! We at least deserve to see that Ben gets released, and Abby gets the help she needs!
Yes pls. Finish the first storyline with same characters before starting with new!!!!!!!’
We loved this show. Please have a Season 2 Best show on T.V. Start with same characters.
love this show , bring on season two and get Ben home
Please bring it back with the same people and finish the story please you just can’t leave us hanging like that.
You have to bring this series back! Tom cannot go to prison for a crime he didn’t commit. He has to see the light-that is, he finally has to see what Abby is capable of. There are a lot of loose ends that have to be tied up.Also, I think there is more to the story of Cornell.
I loved this show and hope that it returns for a second season. As for the question of changing the characters, Cornell must stay! A continuation of the Tom Murphy storyline will require the same characters, but if a new case were to be introduced that would be fine. Just remember, we all want to continue this storyline just add a new case, as we all know detectives do work multiple cases.
PLEASE KEEP IT!!
Hooked since day one. Best show on prime time in over a decade. Cast is excellent. Storyline kept you on edge of seat. Great whodunit . Season two bring it on!!
Keep the show going, it was great. I want them to find Abbey and free her Dad
Abby must be arrested. Hope Jess and Ben get together. Please renew. I love Cornell!
Yes! Keep the show with the same characters. Abby needs help and Ben needs to be freed!
I loved the show! The ending was a shocker…..please bring it back as my show REVENGE is ending!
Bring it back!!!