Secrets and Lies

Name: Secrets and Lies
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 2015-03-01
Cast: Michael Ealy, Juliette Lewis, Jordana Brewster, Mekia Cox, Charlie Barnett

2015 | 2 seasons | 45 min | Drama, Crime

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (36% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a short run with a modest audience, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for crime-drama fans.
The mood: Dark and gritty.
The pace: 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 45 minutes, about 15 hours in all.
What might put you off: It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.

Detective Andrea Cornell is a tough, thorough Homicide Detective who leaves no stone unturned. Her unwavering dedication to her job makes her the most formidable opponent - or a highly valuable ally.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
36% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 45K people sought it out in the past year