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?
Secrets and lies is very good show I love it I make sure I’m home so that I don’t miss it please don’t cancel it
I REALLY enjoy this show! I don’t think this storyline could continue for another season but I’m not sure how to keep the same characters and do another murder mystery. I think the actors are really good!
I enjoy the show and it keeps our household talking. But it needs to be an enjoyable single season show versus dragging out a single crime. Additionally the stupidity of the main characters actions can be rather grating on the nerves so more than one season would be pushing it too far.
This show is great actors are great.Hope this series will be on for many years to come.Please don,t cancel this amazing series….
Great compelling mystery, superb cast. I absolutely love it, therefore it will be canceled. Sadly that’s how it seems to work
I can’t ever see this show live on Sunday’s but I watch Monday through on demand and it’s one of the best shows I’ve seen since dexter
This is the best show on TV- I cannot believe it is not a favorite and should NOT be cancelled! It’s great & Ryan Phillippe is great acting!!!
BEST SHOW ON TV!!!! On the edge of our seats every week!!
It’s so bad I can’t stop watching! Please don’t bring it back. Please!
Love this show!!! Please keep it going!!
Love the show plead do not cancel it
I keep waiting for Juliette Lewis to start saying, “Early! Early!”. I know that it’s wrong, but I can’t help myself.
Love It! Great show! My wife and I would love to see a second season.
I love the show and don’t want it cancelled. I am in the 18-49 demographic….. And I really value the show .
Please keep this show going… I love all the twists and turns it has taken in the season already. Please do not cancel before the ending.