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?
Please don’t cancel secrets and lies,we love it and all the twists to the plot.
I thought the show was great, totally different from everything else on. It held your attention and kept you thinking, and I didn’t pick Abby to be the killer.
It should defintely return for a new season.
I love the show Secrets and Lies…A second season could bring on another murder but not until the conclusion of Abby’ conviction, with her sister testifYing against her to clear her dad’s name. His release from prision…
continue series, actors are great
I really have enjoyed this show…. it has all the makings for another season, with all of the main characters. Just carry on as the preview showed. A definite renewal!!
I absolutely loved this show and know so many others who would not miss it. We would all love to see a second season with same characters.
Yes. I say keep it! I love it! I don’t know where another commenter reads that Ben died in prison, but keep the show. Let’s see that Ben is released and that is brought to justice.
I meant that to see that Abbie is brought to justice.
No please keep it going, they need to continue to have the cop hhunt abby down, and her dad go free. But with the same characters. What needs to happen is her innocent little act turns around and she slowly becomes a real brat. Please dont quit now, i love the cops personality.
Bring it back! Loved season 1. Bring back the same characters also, introduce new ones to keep it interesting, so it will have a season 3!
Bring it back … 10 more episodes that cover what happens after Ben confessed. Season 3 start with fresh faces. A new person was introduced in the last few moments of the finale and I’d think that was an indication that we are looking at another season at least!
My wife and myself look forward each to see the next episode.Please do not cancel. Renew this series.
It needs to be brought back with the same cast of characters.
Yes, bring it back with the same characters.
Bring it back! Awesome cast and show. Ben needs to be freed!
love this show. bring it back, same people, continue the story…..
No please keep it going, they need to continue to have the cop hhunt abby down, and her dad go free. But with the same characters. What needs to happen is her innocent little act turns around and she slowly becomes a real brat. Please dont quit now, i love the cops personality.