ABC has been promoting Secrets and Lies as a “10-episode drama”. Presumably that means that the series won’t be cancelled before the storyline concludes but anything can happen if the ratings are bad enough. If it’s a hit, could there be a second season? We’ll have to wait and see how things go.
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.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — typically around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
5/8 update: ABC has renewed Secrets and Lies for a second season. Details here.
Final season averages: 1.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 5.66 million total viewers.
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Note: These are the final national numbers (unless noted with an “*”). These are different from the fast affiliate numbers which are just estimates of the actual ratings. The final nationals are typically released within 24 hours of the programming or, in the case of weekends and holidays, a couple days later.
What do you think? Do you like the Secrets and Lies TV show? Do you think it should be cancelled or continued for a second season somehow — with a new case or with the same characters?
I say bring it back with the same characters…..the way the ended the episode….it could very well be continued…..Mom now knows that it was premeditated….I say bring it back and do it right….and let the daughter be charged.
Yes, I agree. Bring it back.
I just read a post that implied Ben died while in prison. No!! He is the main reason I tune in each week. If ABC wants to get rid of a character, they should start with Christy.
Bring it back with same characters. Terrible way to end it. She must get help before she kills again
how can this series be over when Abby hasn’t been caught yet? Let’s seethe real ending
Brilliant series. Please run a second series
Please bring it back, its a good show. Ratings cannot be through the roof on every show.
I personally was addicted ti secrets and lies. I would love to see it return for an aother. Nit sure about the story line. Maybe continue by Corneil pursuring Abby and possibly another story all together. Anyways I loved the show and I watched it every week.
One of the best shows ive seen. I hope there are more shows.This show is number one on my list. The cast is amazing and should definitely stay the same. Great job. Hope to watch next season.
I love this show. I started watching it because I couldn’t find any thing else. BAM I was hooked from the first episode. My friend in NM feels the same. Please do not cancel this show, it is the best I’ve seen in a long time
Keep it on!! new season with same characters, please
I love secret and lies!! I can’t wait to see what happens in the second season.
I would love to see season two. Was not wild about ending but I want it to come back with Juliette Lewis. She was fantastic.
Great show!! Season #2 with same characters!!!
It’s the best TV series I have watched on television I hope it is brought back for a second season I really enjoyed it .
Amazing show! Season 2! Same characters! STAT!! 🙂