Last night marked the end of the first season of Secrets and Lies (it may be the end of the series as well) and many viewers were less than pleased about how it ended.
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.
In the finale, we learn that Abby killed Tom and says that the two kids had planned to run away together to be rid of their turmultuous households. She says that he wanted to go back, she panicked and accidently killed him wiith a flashlight. Ben decides to protect his family and take the rap for the murder. Cornell knows the truth but can’t talk him out of it. Abby goes free and Ben goes to jail for a crime he didn’t commit. The twist is that Abby killing Tom wasn’t accidental. Her murder of Tom was brutal and premeditated. End of season… or is it?
In an extra scene released by ABC, the story picks up 14 months later. It’s Natalie’s 18th birthday and she and Dave are quietly celebrating at a coffee shop. Cornell walks in and tries to convinces Natalie that she finally needs to clear her father’s name. It seems like Natalie will testify. Unfortunately, it sounds like Ben has died but Cornell doesn’t explicitly say that. In the final moments, we see Cornell approaching Abby and her mother as they’re on a shopping trip. Here’s the video:
What do you think? Do you like the extra scene? Would you like to see more of these characters or has this story been wrapped up enough for you?
We need more of Secrets and Lies 1
Please donot cancel Secret and Lies. I love the show.
Secrets and Lies didn’t end like the Australian version did. Big mistake, producers. I hate the way season one ended. You can read the difference between the U.S. version and the Australian version on Australian and U.S. comparison – Secrets and Lies Wiki – Wikia. And leave some comments on that page. If ABC cancels the show after two seasons due to low ratings, I’ll wish they were plans to reboot Secrets and Lies (US TV series) as a three-part mini-series. So, it can end like the Australian version did. You know, like Part one can be based on the… Read more »
Good idea, Jack. Australian version ending is way better than the U.S. version ending. It should have been made into a mini-series instead of a TV series. It needs to be rebooted if Secrets and Lies gets cancelled after two seasons.
http://secretsandlies.wikia.com/wiki/Australian_and_U.S._comparison
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Ben can’t be dead. When Cornell says he’s gone, now, I think she means, he has escaped from prison. Nowhere to be found. I think Ben goes on the run to find his wife and his daughter. Because he must’ve made a big mistake about taking the blame for Abby and he must’ve been worried that he could risk committing perjury if he stands trial for Tom’s murder he didn’t commit. Ben must beg Abby to clear his name, because he can’t protect her, any more. It may not happen in season two, but maybe in season three. If the… Read more »
I loved this show, when will the second season start. I’m not sure in the final scene that Cornell is meaning Ben is dead. She say’s he is gone now meaning he is the one in Prison not Abby. Please bring this show back.
My daughter and I really enjoyed this show. Hope season two will be as mind-boggling as season one. The show is outstanding in many ways.
Please tell me the show is returning for Season 2 and it will have it’s biggest star Ryan !!!!!! Please tell me you didn’t kil him off.
I don’t like that extra scene where Ben dies in prison. It should be ignored. If Ryan Phillippe isn’t replacing his role as Ben Crawford for season two, how about season three? If ABC does give a go ahead for a third season. ABC could’ve left the door open for Ryan to return instead of killing Ben off. Season one was supposed to end like the Australian version did. Have you all seen it on Netflix? Why didn’t it happen? I don’t think we’ll be seeing the same characters from season one in season two. Because Cornell has a new… Read more »
Well? Does anyone agree with me?
I agree with you, Dave. That extra scene should definitely be ignored. Ben doesn’t have to die in prison. He should have his name cleared and be free alive and well after season two. ABC and producers of Secrets and Lies, if you’re reading this. Please, don’t kill him off. Just bring him back for season three. This time, recast Ben Crawford. Since Ryan Phillippe isn’t coming back and doing another TV show based on Training Day movie.
It’s Shooter, actually, Greg.
Shooter, right.
I really think there should be another season! ! Ben went through so much,but his name has to be cleared while he still protect his family. Abby should receive some type of consequences. Please bring back secret and lies for another season. I can’t wait to see how it is solved.
Absolutely need a few more episodes with Abby being made accountable And Ben being found innocent
I would have liked to see that finale after watching the whole season but video not available to me as I live in Canada
This show show continue..great writer.
I like the series secrets and lies, wish there was another season. I don’t usually watch crime series. but I was really involved with this one. Not everyday a dad goes above and beyond to protect his family. I need to know how the series really would have ended. I know Abbie did the wrong thing and covering murder up isn’t the right thing to do. Will there ever be another chapter. Thanks
YES I WOULD IKE TOSEE MORE OF THE Saga continue. don’t kill the father off he needs to see the truth for himself about his daughter.
Please bring season 1 characters back with the conclusion to what happens with Abby and what happened to Ben.. I’m in suspense over here! The series finale didn’t end with closure for Ben, Jessica or Dave!
I agree, I want to see more!