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?
Keep! It’s been nice having something to watch on Sunday night!
Cancel this show. Too repetitious. Need new cast if renewed.
I love the show! All my friends love the show! We watch it on HULU. Please keep!
This show is so corny. Absolutely none of it is believable, acting is horrible! Cancel it!
Please keep secret and lies it’s the best show on tv since prison break and at least keep cornell and Ryan they are extremely great actors
Please keep it!!!! Very GOOD viewing!
It was the daughter-Abby.
Good job ruining for the show for people who aren’t watching it now.
Is a must keep. The show its a great show and a great drama every time so theres a new suspect. Bringing new characters is refreshing but don’t over doit.
KEEP it on .its well written. Has enough suspense. And. Bnot a lot of garbage.
I love the show. Keep it.
Love it…I want more!!!
Renew love the show
Keep the show
Absolutely love this show! Its honestly my favorite right now! I would love to see it brought back for another season and definitely with the same characters! I would hate to see it brought back without the same cast because we have finally gotten to know these characters and built relationships with them, they can’t just take them away from the show! The cast is the reason for the shows success! Especially Ryan Phillipe and Juliette lewis! Bring em all back!
Keep It!
I would love to see a second season. All are fabulous but I am a huge fan of Juliet Lewis! I know she is in a new show, which I can hardly wait to see … a thriller I think! but she just adds so much to S&L. They all do but a woman cop, and her body language and facila expressions are too perfect!! Love her! I am so tired of all my fave shows being cancelled because I am in the “minority” when it comes to ratings. Often it is a day and time slot issue and even… Read more »
You cannot leave the end like this,if you do abc sucks,come on,I have watched the whole time and very disappointed in the finale
Please continue, its addicting,I need to watch more
I completely agree. Most of all of the really good shows get cancelled. This show has great writing and the cast is spot on. I vote to also see another season of Secrets and Lies!
Agreed!! EVERYTIME I have a new favorite series, it doesn’t return!!!! Maybe the reason those of us who feel this way are in the minority because we appreciate the shows that are “outside the box” and different from the typical, common shows that are the “norm.” This show, with all its twists and turns, is definitely much different from all of the other detective/mystery shows on television.