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?
My husband and I have ever been hooked on a show before!! We LOVED it!! Please bring it back! With the same characters!! Juliette Lewis and Ryan Phillipe were awesome!!
Please bring it back… We love it!
Was this supposed to be a comedy? Dreadful writing. Can Juliette Lewis do anything besides sneer? Should not be renewed.
Keep the show, it’s me and my kids weekly show to gather us around the tv.
hope it comes back with the same cast and continues the story!!!!!!!!
Love it… great show.
Please renew but with the same characters and story. Too much unfinished.
Please bring it back… Love it!
keep it!!!!!!! cant wait to see what they are going to do with abby…….
Love it, kept me guessing til the end. Would definitely like to see it come back, it has been a long time since I have had a show I looked forward to watching every week. I think they need to keep Detective Cornell on, she was one of those you love to hate. Fingers crossed it comes back.
I would love another season
YES PLEASE RENEW IT!!!!!!!!!!! I want to see what happens to Abby. I’d recommend this show to anyone that loves suspenseful and thrilling TV!
Love the show!!! Can’t wait for second season! Must bring Ryan Phillippe back! He is so awesome in it!!
Keep this show on please!!!!! I am so hooked on this and want to see more!
YES! Renew the show!! Same everything!!! I love it!!
Looked forward to this show each week. My husband and I loved it . . . so please renew for a second season so we can see it play out.