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?
Definitely keep this program it’s great the actors are fantastic the plot keeps you in suspense and it’s just one of the best shows on TV right now
Definitely renew for a second season… Love this show it really keeps you on your toes. Bring back all the characters from first season don’t change a single one… It wouldn’t be the same without all characters/actors from first season!
Please renew this show. It is awesome. It has so many twist and turns, you never know what is going to happen. Ryan Phillippe is a great actor and so is the rest of the cast.
Please renew this show. Its Great!!!
RENEW! RENEW! RENEW!
Renew, I want to see what happens with all the characters.
There were so many new programs people were trying to get involved in, when they went to Secrets and Liles they licked it. Its very addicting. Please don’t take it away.
Keep it on, we have to find out what goes on with Abbey
This is a great premise for a continuing series, I was spell bound by the mystery.
Yes you have to renew!
PLEASE RENEW SECRETS AND LIES! There are so many directions the story can go, and so many questions still left unanswered!
Love this show! Please bring it back.
great show but left the finish hanging. keep it up next season. really liked extras on Cornell: Confidential.
please renew! I love his show ad I got my mom hooked. Love the show, love the characters!!!
Absolutely renew this show love it. Actors are great and love all the twists it keeps you guessing.