Secrets and Lies

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 1, 2015
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 59 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 59
  3. Negative: 11 out of 59
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  1. drasm21
    Mar 11, 2015
    10
    Twisting plot! I like it! Love Ryan Phillipe in this role and Juliette Lewis plays the detective in such a solemn manner, makes me dislike her character, but she perfect for the role. Hoping to see all the episodes!
  2. Scegs
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    We love this show. I really like the 10 episode arc. Ryan Phillippe is great. Of course, it can be very frustrating at times...its supposed to be that way. The show keeps us coming back for more. Each episode draws you in more and more.
  3. racecarsue
    Apr 4, 2015
    10
    I love it. Although Juliette Lewis is kinda too annoying. She's a great actress, i guess I just don't like how aggressive the character is. I watched a 'marathon' and i just wanted more episodes. Waiting for the rest..
  4. AkainePSP
    Mar 21, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great show! I cant wait to see who actually did it! Exciting! Best guess it was the wife.....................................................................… Expand
  5. marco34la
    Apr 10, 2015
    10
    This is show is actually pretty good tv. It's entertaining and engaging and the characters are believable and likeable, with the exception of Juliette Lewis who plays here character a bit too over-the-top. Like most crime/mystery shows, sometimes you have to suspend your belief, but that doesn't happen too often.
    Had I not seen the reviews that were skewed too low, I would have given this    This is show is actually pretty good tv. It's entertaining and engaging and the characters are believable and likeable, with the exception of Juliette Lewis who plays here character a bit too over-the-top. Like most crime/mystery shows, sometimes you have to suspend your belief, but that doesn't happen too often.
    Had I not seen the reviews that were skewed too low, I would have given this show a solid 8, but decided to give it a 10 to balance things out. Ryan Phillipe is actually pretty good.    … Expand
  6. devonta
    May 3, 2015
    10
    This is the best show on ABC. I'm really hoping for a continuation of the show. I loved the twists and plots in the show. It really had me guessing who did it.
  7. Ethan325
    Apr 11, 2015
    10
    I dont understand the bad reviews i really dont. Its a great show with a great plot and good actors its refreshing seeing something like this. im sick and tired of seeing shows with 3 judges doing something lame like cooking in a kitchen or another lame season of a scripted survivor or some singing show . Its good to see a great show like this
  8. Oprahh
    Apr 13, 2015
    9
    We love the show and think Ryan Phillipe has become a really good actor and very convincing in the role. Juliette Lewis plays the cold, determined and relentless detective perfectly. We are hoping for a second season! I usually do not like murder mysteries but in this case I have my popcorn in hand when the show starts. Thanks ABC for another good show.
  9. JulietteRyanRok
    Apr 28, 2015
    9
    OK , So I was starting to get annoyed with the writing but episode 8 was the change this fledgling show needed & episode 9 is another step in a great direction. Juliette Lewis is amazing in this role & finally Ryan Phillipe is well cast for a role & is dong a great job. I will definitely be tuning in & can't wait to see where this one ends & how they'll continue it into a second season ,OK , So I was starting to get annoyed with the writing but episode 8 was the change this fledgling show needed & episode 9 is another step in a great direction. Juliette Lewis is amazing in this role & finally Ryan Phillipe is well cast for a role & is dong a great job. I will definitely be tuning in & can't wait to see where this one ends & how they'll continue it into a second season , maybe use a tactic like American Horror Story.
    Juliette Lewis / Jessica Lange , two brilliant performers that I love to watch !    … Expand
  10. Bgrod
    Mar 2, 2015
    9
    An effective murder mystery with some compelling characters. It's hard not to get pulled in and feel at least some empathy with Phillipe's character whose life is falling apart and whose neighbors assume is guilty until proven innocent. The paternal ties to the dead child and the extramarital affair with the child's mother add to the complexity of the crime in this attractive suburbanAn effective murder mystery with some compelling characters. It's hard not to get pulled in and feel at least some empathy with Phillipe's character whose life is falling apart and whose neighbors assume is guilty until proven innocent. The paternal ties to the dead child and the extramarital affair with the child's mother add to the complexity of the crime in this attractive suburban neighborhood. Both the high quality exterior and interior shots seem more like a feature film than a television series. There is nothing particularly original here in the story but Lewis' interpretation of the unrelenting detective who is both annoying and fascinating to watch in action, along with Phillipe's restrained performance as the alleged victim suspected of killing the child, make this two more reasons to watch Secrets and Lies… Expand
  11. bocceguy
    Mar 8, 2015
    1
    Garbage.
    Insulting to the intellect of a first-grader.
    A painter without a drop of paint on his shirt, pants, arms, or hands. Incredibly neat. An expressionless detective. A robot could have played this character. Why set the table for dinner with daughters? They never finish a meal. 100% of the community judges the primary character guilty from the day he finds the body. Nice    Garbage.
    Insulting to the intellect of a first-grader.
    A painter without a drop of paint on his shirt, pants, arms, or hands. Incredibly neat.
    An expressionless detective. A robot could have played this character.
    Why set the table for dinner with daughters? They never finish a meal.
    100% of the community judges the primary character guilty from the day he finds the body. Nice place to live.
    Improbabilities and absurdities compound to make this production a joke.
    "Secrets and Lies" is TV's "Ishtar."    … Expand
  12. TVeyes
    Mar 5, 2015
    1
    This would be a decent show if it weren't for Juliette Lewis. She looks bad, her acting is bad. Ryan is really good. KaDee Strickler is great. Probably won't watch again.
  13. BogKid
    Mar 8, 2015
    2
    You know those "real crime" shows that cram 30 minutes of program into 120 minutes. Secrets and Lies seems to trying to cram 30 minutes into an entire season. I've watched three episodes now, trying to be fair, but I am just totally tired of watching Ryan Phillippe "acting", with extreme anger, upon every little impulse that enters his mind. I don't know where this story is going but IYou know those "real crime" shows that cram 30 minutes of program into 120 minutes. Secrets and Lies seems to trying to cram 30 minutes into an entire season. I've watched three episodes now, trying to be fair, but I am just totally tired of watching Ryan Phillippe "acting", with extreme anger, upon every little impulse that enters his mind. I don't know where this story is going but I have come to simply not care. It drags on and on with everyone acting like jerks. Only the automaton police detective remains consistent in her behavior. I don't know why Ryan hasn't taken a punch at her tiny little face yet but I figure that as the show stretches on and on that punch is probably lurking in the near future. I will miss it.… Expand
  14. 11111111
    Mar 22, 2015
    1
    The things happening on this show are so far outside of what regular people would do in this situation it's down right frustrating. The whole show is like a bad lifetime movie.
  15. SBMike1
    Mar 29, 2015
    0
    There isn't much good to say about this show. The characters all repel you from watching, the plot is predictable, and it's really just a poverty version of Broadchurch. Lewis has to be the worst actor on this show, as she just fails at her role as a whole. Not far behind is Phillippe which has to be the worst written character on TV right now, maybe the writers wanted him to look andThere isn't much good to say about this show. The characters all repel you from watching, the plot is predictable, and it's really just a poverty version of Broadchurch. Lewis has to be the worst actor on this show, as she just fails at her role as a whole. Not far behind is Phillippe which has to be the worst written character on TV right now, maybe the writers wanted him to look and act completely oblivious to everything. Overall, this may be the worst show of 2015.… Expand
  16. jenabell38
    Mar 31, 2015
    1
    Worst crime show with whom I thought to be two great actors, worst acting job I've ever seen, the best acting is from people I've never heard of before. By far Juliette Lewis and Ryan Phillipe's worst. I keep trying to like it but It's just not going to happen. Unbelievable!
  17. gmonster320
    May 17, 2015
    6
    "Secrets & Lies" season 1 is a 10 episode mini series appearing on ABC. It is based on an Australian series that I have not seen but is currently available on Netflix. I guessed the killer in the first episode so it's not much of a mystery. It is still entertaining to watch Ben, the accused main character played by Ryan Phillippe, run (literally) around the neighborhood and accuse a"Secrets & Lies" season 1 is a 10 episode mini series appearing on ABC. It is based on an Australian series that I have not seen but is currently available on Netflix. I guessed the killer in the first episode so it's not much of a mystery. It is still entertaining to watch Ben, the accused main character played by Ryan Phillippe, run (literally) around the neighborhood and accuse a different person each week. He is relentlessly pursued by Detective Crawford (Juliette Lewis). I initially made fun of Juliette's performance and wondered why her face looked all weird. After seeing the entire season though I enjoyed Crawford the most. I also liked Ben but his constantly making the worse decisions possible made him hard to sympathize with. Some times I just wanted to shake him. There apparently will be a season 2 with Juliette reprising the character of Crawford but everything else (the story and the other characters) will be new. Cant say that I will be watching next year. It just depends on the story.… Expand
  18. 2swimmers
    May 3, 2015
    10
    Every episode is spent on the edge of your seat! You spend the entire length of the episode changing your theories and thoughts about characters. As this season ended I just can't wait for season 2 and hope like crazy there will be!
  19. NathanT
    May 28, 2015
    9
    A friend told me about this show so I begun to watch it 2 weeks ago and then I watched every episodes in a row. It was so entertained I couldn’t miss on piece of it.
    I've really liked Ryan Lewis in the Lincoln Lawyer (so at the beginning I thought he was a bad person) and Juliette Lewis in Conviction. I was glad and not disappointed at all to find the two of them in this new TV show.    A friend told me about this show so I begun to watch it 2 weeks ago and then I watched every episodes in a row. It was so entertained I couldn’t miss on piece of it.
    I've really liked Ryan Lewis in the Lincoln Lawyer (so at the beginning I thought he was a bad person) and Juliette Lewis in Conviction. I was glad and not disappointed at all to find the two of them in this new TV show.
    Finally, I really appreciate that the plot "ends" in the last episode.. Of course it's not the end of the show but I have my answers, it's like a very long movie.
    I strongly recommended secrets and lies!!    … Expand
  20. vanessa95
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    I don't understand why anyone would say anything bad about this show it was REALLY AMAZING!!!!! Ryan Phillippe acting was GREAT and he really gave his all to playing this character. I can't wait to see what happens in season two!
    P.S. Thank so much for having this so on Hulu Plus the very next day after the air date it made it really easy for people to have a chance to watch the show and    I don't understand why anyone would say anything bad about this show it was REALLY AMAZING!!!!! Ryan Phillippe acting was GREAT and he really gave his all to playing this character. I can't wait to see what happens in season two!
    P.S. Thank so much for having this so on Hulu Plus the very next day after the air date it made it really easy for people to have a chance to watch the show and fall in LOVE!    … Expand
  21. GhostlyBee
    Mar 21, 2016
    10
    We thought it was an awesome first season, Ryan was a fantastic lead in this and sad that season 2 is new cast other than the detective. Hopefully it is as good as the first.
  22. Jenniferc2006
    Dec 4, 2016
    10
    I love it! Season 2 has a lot more drama and action don't miss out season 2 is the best by far.......................................................................................................

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Metascore
48

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 22
  3. Negative: 7 out of 22
  1. The Lincoln Journal Star
    Reviewed by: Jeff Korbelik
    Mar 2, 2015
    16
    It’s poorly written with a bunch of things happening in the pilot that just don’t make sense.
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mary McNamara
    Mar 2, 2015
    30
    Secrets and Lies suffers from an American tendency to speed up and overplay, to force emotion rather than evoke it. Just as suspicion takes a little time to grow and spread, so does sophistication. But this series seems to be in a very big hurry to be over, which almost guarantees that audiences will be too.
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  3. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Matt Zoller Seitz
    Mar 2, 2015
    20
    Ryan Phillippe does the blank thing well. Juliette Lewis, once American cinema's liveliest eccentric, is drained of life.... This show runs ten weeks. I'm out.
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