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?
love love love love love, can I say that I love this show any more!! I look forward to this show every week and really really hope it continues!
Great show!!!.. Loved it!!.. Love Revenge to,, so I am hoping they keep,, but very disappointed with ABC, don’t want then to cancel another show,,, #dontcancelmoreofthegoodshowsabc
ABSOLUTELY CONTINUE THIS SHOW. My mother and I have watched it every Sunday since it started and it is amazing. Please renew it!
Please keep Secreta and Lies on abc. It is the best new show I have ever seen. I would be completely crushed if it wasn’t renewed
please renew secret and lies that was a horrible ending is the dad dead?? what the heck we deserve more
Please keep the show…..i think this series sould finish with getting to the end of what abby did and havin her dad set free….i look foward to my sunday nights with watching the series every week….always keeps me glued and gives a wild twist at the end for the following weeks show….its along wait to watch the next showing… 🙂 looking at purchasing the first series because it was sooooo good… 🙂
Keep this show. It is one of my favorite shows to watch.
I love this show! Perfect cast choices from Ryan Phillipe to the best friend, to Juliet Lewis, to the kids.
And Just watched the season finale – OMG!!! I can’t wait for season 2.! Hurry up I want to see it so badly now
love this show Juliette Lewis was awesome keep this show on the air
Need a season two to finish this whole show up its a good show and i don’t watch ABC except for the Oscars. I love this show and want another season!
This show has had interesting twists & turns… Would LOVE to see what would happen with these characters in a second season…. OK to add a few more if needed, but we’re all invested in the current characters…. Maybe done with Jess, but NEED to see what will happen with Abby! Renew ASAP
Loved the show and would like to see it continue. Thought the cast was great.
I knew it was the daughter…I just guessed the wrong one! Good twist! Hope it comes back.
Bring it back- same cast!!!
They need to bring it back!! Same cast! And hurry! We love it.