• • Avenue K Productions • Hoodlum Entertainment • Release Original network Original release March 1, 2015 ( 2015-03-01) – December 4, 2016 ( 2016-12-04) Chronology Related shows External links Secrets and Lies is an American mystery television series that aired on from March 1, 2015 to December 4, 2016. The series is based on the Australian, and developed for American television by Barbie Kligman. The series follows Detective Andrea Cornell () as she investigates homicide cases. In the first season, Ben Crawford () becomes the prime suspect in the death of a young boy who lived in his neighborhood.
In the second season, Cornell investigates Eric Warner (), a newly married heir to his family's private equity firm, when his wife Kate is murdered. The series was renewed for a second season on May 7, 2015, which premiered on September 25, 2016 and concluded on December 4, 2016. On May 11, 2017, ABC cancelled the series after two seasons. Announced Secrets and Lies on DVD. Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Plot summary [ ] Season one [ ] Ben Crawford is a self-employed contractor, married to Christy with whom he has two daughters, Natalie, 16, and Abby, 12. His best friend, Dave, lives in their summer house.
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They have a neighbor, Jess, who is estranged from her husband Scott, who is in the military. Jess and Scott have a five year old son named Tom.
While out for an early morning run, Ben discovers Tom's body; he was evidently taken from his bed into the woods and killed by six blows to the head from a flashlight. Detective Cornell is convinced Ben is the killer, Ben cannot prove his innocence because he suffered a blackout after going out drinking with Dave following a fight with Christy over her suspicion of an affair with Jess. The Crawfords suffer media intrusion and are shunned by the community; a misunderstanding leads to a falling-out with Dave. They learn that Tom was in fact Ben's son, the result of a one-night affair, only revealed to him after DNA tests by police. Ben conducts his own investigations, leading to false accusations against Scott and other neighbors. He is manipulated by a reporter, Arthur, who is looking to take down Cornell, and kidnapped by a neighbor, Kevin, a former CIA operative, who attempts to extract a confession through torture. The rift with Dave is repaired only after Dave confesses to spiking Ben's drink the night of the murder.
Together they retrace Ben's steps. Cornell begins to consider other suspects.
By this time Ben's marriage has fallen apart. After sleeping with Jess once more, Ben discovers she is bipolar; convinced she is the killer and wrongly assuming she has now kidnapped Abby, she counters that with a false accusation of rape. Independently of each other, Cornell and Ben discover the awful truth that Tom was killed by Abby. She confesses to her family that it was an accident, a failed plan to hide Tom for a short while to make it appear he was missing, to induce Scott to come home and prevent her father leaving Christy for Jess. Ben decides to confess to the murder to protect Abby, despite the protestations of Cornell, who is convinced Abby will kill again and vows to put her away. Abby reveals her plan all along had been to drown Tom, in the hope it would make Jess move away.
In Season two, Ben is revealed to have been killed in jail. However, his innocence came to light afterwards.
The Handbook Of Nature Study there. These facts have apparently put a stain on Cornell's reputation as a detective. It is unknown as of yet whether or not Abby was revealed to be Tom's real killer or if she succeeded in evading justice. Season two [ ] Eric Warner (), a newly married heir to his family's private equity firm, is under suspicion from Detective Cornell when his wife Kate () is murdered.
Cast and characters [ ] Main [ ]. Season 1 • as Joseph Richardson • as Vanessa Richardson • as Scott Murphy • as Kevin Haynes • Denise Dowse as Elaine Williams • as Nicole Mullen • as Lisa Daly • Season 2 • as Melanie Warner • as Neil Oliver • McNally Sagal as May Stone • as Mayor Bryant • as Detective Ralston • as Dr.