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?
The show is captivating and interesting. Didn’t care much for ending unless it’s a takeoff for next season. Good storyline and characters. Hope it’s a keeper.
best show of the season
keep it please
Please leave the show on…Cornell is tough! Obnoxious but tough..love the whole cast and show…
The show has held my interest most of the way, but the key for me is the lady cop. Juliette Lewis is the most interesting female character on the telly now, so if the show is renewed, I trust they will keep her. I wouldn’t continue if they don’t include her.
i loved this show, I rushed home every week to watch, please keep the show!!
The show had a slow start but I kept with it. Love Ryan Phillipe. As the show progressed it got better and better and now I want to see Cornell catch Abby and get that little girl in protective custody before she strikes out again. Sick little mind. Wow!!
I would like to see the end to this story – Cornell to solve it.
But, I would like to see a new story line with new characters when the series returns to TV. It will keep the show from being stale. Maybe add a little inside information on Cornell herself and what makes her “tick”.
Please keep show and characters. Love it
Great show! Keep this storyline going. Cornell needs to catch the killer!
Keep the show and the characters…
Keep the show and characters.. Very well done!,
Love this show!!!please bring back and continue storyline. It can’t end like this! Great mystery and very entertaining.
KEEP THE SHOW AND ALL THE CHARACTERS IT WAS AWESOME!!!!!
I think they should keep the characters, I really enjoyed watching the show every Sunday Night . Can’t wait for it to return.
KEEP THE SHOW AND THE CHARACTERS IT WAS AWESOME!!!!!