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?
Renew!!! Keep cast – love this shoe.
Yes, please renew. Excellent show! Characters are excellent!
Love the show don’t change the casts
If a change is necessary–there has to be a constant brought through from season to season. I think a great option would be to use Cornell as a common thread. I love this show.
Please keep the show, definetly same detective and where it left off . want tk see Abby get in trouble. And see Ben out of jail. Then start a new storyline. I am so sick of shows being cancelled. This one is good. There is nothing good on Sunday night. Let people go to espn for sports, not abc, nbc, or cbs. Give us series for at least a couple years.
Keep it going there’s got to be season2 love the show
Please Renew for another season. Love the show.
Loved this show!
KEEP IT! Love the characters and the storyline. Would like to see more.
Please, please keep the show!!! I’d like to have a more conclusive ending. However, I liked the characters as well. If another storyline could be effectively written with current characters, I say go for it!!!
The show is great and the cast too. I hope it continues for a second season!
THIS WAS A GREAT SHOW!!!!!KEEP THE SAME CAST….
COULD NOT WAIT TILL SUNDAY NGHT..
THE WRITERS CAN PUT THERE SPIN ON THE STORY LINE , YOU ALWAYS TAKE OFF THE GOOD ONES AND KEPT THE CRAPPY ONES. WE GET THAT THIS IS ALL ABOUT THE RATING BUT I THINK YOU READ THE RATINGS WRONG WHEN WE SEE ALOT OF THE BAD SHOW STILL ON. GIVE US A BREAK AND KEEP THIS SHOW THANK YOU….
THIS WAS A GREAT SHOW!!!! KEEP THE SAME CAST!!! I AM SURE THAT THE WRITERS CAN SPIN A STORY THEY DID IT IN THE FIRST 10
DON”T TAKE OFF THE SHOW WE LOVE AND LEAVE THE CRAPPY ONES….
I first started watching secrets and lies because I saw Ryan on the previews, HE IS SO HOT !!! For that reason if they change the actors, I may not continue to watch when season 2 begins. I was surprised that the killer was Abby. Never expected that twist.
I HOPE THEY RENEW, KEEPING SAME ACTORS AND ACTRESSES : )
Yes! It has to be renewed! GREAT SHOW!