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?
Loved it yes keep it going
Please keep the show going. It was so exciting. All of the actors in this series are fantastic, keep them. I think the storyline of the child murderer is worth going into since we have had killings by young children. Parents need to see this in their child before it is too late. Again, please keep the story going.
Agreed with Rosey
LOVE the show—-cast is terrific and they should renew this show!
Most definitely, would like to see the outcome, and make sure Abby pays for what she has done. Keep the same cast. Its very exciting as it is. Love it ..
Yes please keep it going with the same cast!!! Love this show.
Definitely keep it! It will be interesting to see the twists and turns of finding Abby.
Absolutely want this to be renewed!! Want it to come back for season 2…
Love this show, absolutely think it should be renewed.. Love the original cast. Excited every week for it to come on. Would really like to see season 2….please bring it back..
Please keep this series on, we really liked it and it was a time when my husband and i would sat together and enjoy the show. We really looked forward to it.
The show was absolutley amazing!!! I couldn’t wait until the next episode came on! I looked forward to the show and didn’t stop watching until the show was over!! I think all the actors did an amazing job and they all need to return! If this show gets canceled I will be very disapointed! I just finished the last episode and I already cannot wait until the next season! You can’t end the show like that and not have another season! DON’T CANCEL THE SHOW! BRING ON THE NEXT SEASON!!!!
Most definite keep it going for a second season and more. Loved this show. Keep the same cast and keep it going.. You can’t leave us hanging like that.
Yes!!! Show is incredible. I went from thinking it was Christy to Natalie. I never thought it was Abby!! Awesome twist. Can’t wait for season two.
Renew this show, look forward to it every week. Great characters and plot line
Show was great. Lots of twists. Same cast. But what would the story be. Would like to see the conclusion with the killer kid. Want to see that resolved and him out of jail. But if it ends like that I guess a new cast and new story, if it is exciting like that, would be fun.
OMG!!! Most definately keep the show. Love it.