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?
I absolutely want Secrets and Lies to return for a second season 🙂 !!!!! I looove this show and it is very unique and entertaining. it always leaves me wanting more 🙂 . The story line was great, the characters are awesome , and I loved the whole Mystery vibe to it too. Every time I thought I had it figured out, I didn’t. it wasn’t until the night of the fireworks that I thought to myself that Abby has a good chance of being the killer. This show could go on for many seasons to come too ! I… Read more »
First I would like to say, I’m not a big TV watcher, but me and my boyfriend watched this every Sunday night and even taped it so if for some reason we wasn’t able to watch Sunday we would watch it when we could. We both think it’s a very good suspenseful show that always kept the audience guessing. We hope it continues on for many seasons to come. We would rather see a lot of the same characters return and the story line continue where first season left off. I think many viewers would agree that the show owes… Read more »
This s has been the best show on TV on the weekends. It had such great characters and writing. I say keep it going with the same characters and continue where it left you off. I would love to see that little Abby’s future and get Ben out of jail to keep him in the series.
This is the first primetime show I’ve gotten into in years. I really hope it comes back and with the same characters because we need real closure (and justice) on the Tom Murphy case!!
KEEP IT !
I loved the show with the current actors and hope it is renewed with the same cast!
I loved, loved , loved the show!!! I don’t see how it has bad ratings! I couldn’t wait for the new twist each week! The show will not be the same with different actors. I really hope they keep it going!!!!
KEEP THE SHOW!! I watched every week and never expected the outcome in last night’s finale! I would also like to see this story line wrap up–continue on from the Cornell Confidential files and after Abby is arrested, etc. then move onto a new crime with detective Cornell. Some of the Crawfords pesky neighbors, or even Christy Crawford’s brother could be the next story line.
Keep, it. Great show, great story, great characters. I’d like to see a season 2 with Abby and mom on the run and Ben in hot pursuit
PLEASE CONTINUE BEST SHOW EVER OMF O CANT BELEVE THAY ABBY IS THE KILLER THATS A SCHOCKING TWIST THAT NO ONE EXPECTED
The show was very good I hope they sign for another season so we can see what happens. Please keep it.
KEEP the SHOW! I look forward to it every week! I would like to see this story plot wrapped up and then a new case!
The series should definitely continue and NOT be cancelled! The outcome of the finale is definitely not satisfying nor fair and true justice needs to be served. The outcome of the finale should be made right and then perhaps migrate to a new storyline with possibly the same detective investigating a new case. Much more interesting and faster-moving series than the similarly-themed Gracepoint which was plodding and morose by comparison.
Keep the show with the same characters please!!! There is a group of us at work that discuss every detail every week. This is our favorite show in a long time! We want to
see Ben free and what happens to everyone after that!
Please keep this going! I love Juliette Lewis she’s amazing. Also Ryan Phillippe is awesome. Please don’t kill him off. I think KaDee Strick is so great. I missed watching her on Private Practice and I hope to see her on another season. This show is really interesting, unlike some other shows out there. Please keep the original characters on this and please don’t kill off Ben!
Everything Cari said !’