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?
it’s a great show but can’t end this way definite cliff hanger I would finish up this story line before starting a new one… Maybe next story can be about the secrets & lies of a child custody battle between mother & her ather the Childs grandfather. This Is a true story mine…. I was the child…
Please bring it back. It just can’t end like this. We need another season. This is an amazing show with an intense story. There just has to be another season. There is so much that can be done for a second season.
Love the show. Keep it – same characters – maybe some new ones.
Keep! This is like reading a mystery crime novel, and it pulls you in. At first I didn’t know what to think bit I Gabe it another chance and became hooked around episode 4 and from there it has only went uphill!
keep it! Can’t let it end the way it did tonight!
Please keep the show! Look forward to it every week!
This cannot end here. I would like to see how this whole situation wraps up with Abby first before going to a new storyline. Nice work, Cornell!
Love this show please please and all the same characters I look forward to Sunday evening just to watch the showyou never know what is coming up next love it please bring it back love it love it love it
I think the show should punish Abby(via Natalie’s telling the truth)….the little brat should pay for murdering Tom. She hit him 6 times with a flashlight!!!! How can they leave us hanging like that?
Awesome and addictive hope that it’s renewed!
Renew for 2nd season. Keep Cornell and have her investigate Abby and clear Ben.
Love this show!!!
I watch this show. I LOVE this show. I love the current storyline and characters, but I c seetocould enjoy other storylines & some new characters, orsame actors playing new characters.
Awesome show, please bring it back. My wife and I are hooked and can’t wait for seoson 2.Great tv show!
Ps keep same characters
Wonderful show! Interesting, changing plot that keeps you coming back for more.
Keep the show and the same characters with a few new ones.