ABC has cancelled Secrets and Lies after two seasons, RenewCancelTV can confirm.
Speaking at the winter press tour, network boss Channing Dungey admitted the coveted third season of the crime anthology series “is probably less likely,” effectively confirming its demise, barring a miracle.
However, RenewCancelTV insiders confirm thatSecrets and Lies is “100%” done.
Secrets and Lies barely escaped the axe in its first season, with Dungey admitting the decision to delay Season 2 only made life easier for the cancellation reaper, per Deadline:
“I love Secrets & Lies, but I think it’s probably less likely (for the show to come back). The bummer for me is, I actually held it for the fall. When I stepped into this role and saw the creative, I actually thought it was really strong and I said, we should hold it til the fall and give it the best opportunity. I wish that it had been last year in the season. It was off the air for too long to have held its audience.”
RIP.
Jane says
I’m not at all surprised. Nothing good on Network TV ever stays. There are no talented writers anymore, all that’s even on TV today are “Reality” shows, in quotes becuz they’re NOT REALITY, THEY’RE SCRIPTED, VIOLENT AND NASTY PEOPLE. Sickening
linda vick says
why would you cancel this show just when it is getting good whats wrong with you people you get a good show and then leave us all hanging its not fair at all than you
Nlb says
Why? Seriously why do you people cancel anything that has something other then a damn reality tv star. What is wrong with you tv executives?!? This show is good and it’s a great concept working with a new “case” every season. This show has so much to offer and so much potential to grow into something really groundbreaking.
Big Big Big mistake taking this off the air. At the very least it should be continued on Netflix.
Lynette Davis says
Why! Why! Why! You always cancel the ones I like! I am sick of the horrible people on reality-based shows that just fight, yell & argue. Example: Housewives, etc. I refuse to watch those. Bad move!
Mick says
Bad choice to cancel TV networks never learn
PHYLLIS says
So tired of you canceling all the good shows. It seems like when ever I get interested in a show they cancel it. This is a really good show. Cancel some of the dumb shows you have on that have no interest.
Jen says
This is too bad. We enjoyed this show. Everyone is correct about just getting junky reality shows on TV. Soon we won’t have any quality shows to watch. And if these ridiculous scripted reality shows are what the majority of society is watching, that is even worse!
yvonne harrison says
I loved this show!!!! ABC you cancel all the good shows and leave us the junk!!!
Doris R says
Again one of our favorite show is being Cancelled. I think we are going to just have to watch movies with on Netflix or HBO go.
Denise says
What is wrong with the people who judge shows? Secrets and Lies is exciting and keeps your attention.
Maybe cancel another reality or cooking show. Please do not cancel this show.
Karen says
It always happen, you start getting into a show, and then all of sudden it’s cancelled.why don’t you do polls, and for once listen to the people that like the show..I hate even getting into a show anymore, knowing that it could be cancelled..shame on you..
Barb says
I loved Secrets and Lies. Why would you even cancel that? You keep all this other crap going season after season and the ones that are really good and you look forward to seeing get cancelled. No wonder more people just go to the cable channels.
JOSEPH says
Stupid executives. Screw ABC. Nothing but a bunch of ham and eggers. That’s why ABC will always be third of the major networks, behind CBS and NBC.
s beth says
APPEARS to have cancelled? Come on… Don’t put it on the cancelled list until it’s absolute. Maybe a separate list for :Probably cancelled or renewed. I remove it from my DVR when you say it is cancelled,
Rain Geiger says
This show had potential. Big mistake to cancel.
Tanya Weber says
I was VERY disappointed with the way the left us at the end of the first season and wanted Ryan Phillippe back in a BAD way! That said the show was so good! I don’t understand why they do this to all the food shows?!! I think back to “Once and Again”.. an excellent show with amazing actors and brilliant writing. Axed. Yet the most moronic shows are still on year after year. These “powers that be” do NOT listen to the people, obviously. For goodness sakes, I can’t even get them to put seasons 3-14 of Knots Landing on DVD, an AMAZING show that had millions of fans and followers but yet I can get 50 seasons of Spongebob if I want to. The world is upside down folks. Our voices are never heard…
Sabrina says
Seriously Sucks
Big mistake taking this off the air. Lets hope Netflix picks it up
Janice says
Once again, if it’s not a reality show, the show gets the ax. Too bad – really liked this one too. Way to go, executives – just shows you don’t care what your viewers want unless it’s for garbage.
Naeemah says
YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY ugh I hope a network picks them up
Deb Tasker says
Yet another one bites the dust, what’s the point of watching anything , anymore. Crap gets to stay on and good shows like this get cancelled. Nothing stays on that’s worth watching.
Riv says
I also liked the different story lines of this show & the mistake it made was not keeping it as a summertime show, They stupidly put it on for the “Fall” season lineup when there are all ready too many shows starting up. sheeshhhhhh
Beverly Brown says
Why would you cancel this show. Please Tyler Perry and Oprah take OVER!!!!!!!!!
Ecas says
Another great show cancelled.
Evalis says
I enjoyed watching both seasons. But is a huge disappointment to know that there will be no season 3. I love secrets and lies. You need to keep it going… is a great show