Secrets And Lies - Season 1 May 2026

The first season of the American anthology series follows Ben Crawford (Ryan Phillippe), a man whose life is upended after he discovers the body of his neighbor's five-year-old son, Tom Murphy, in the woods. Plot Overview

Secrets and Lies: Season 1, Episode 1 Review - The Episodist

Abby had planned to run away with Tom so they could escape their troubled households. When Tom wanted to turn back, Abby panicked and accidentally killed him with a flashlight. Secrets And Lies - Season 1

In the final episode, the truth about Tom's death is revealed:

Upon discovering the truth, Ben decides to take the fall for his daughter to protect her, leading to his arrest. Critical and Commercial Reception The first season of the American anthology series

Ben’s youngest daughter, Abby Crawford , killed Tom.

As Ben tries to clear his name, he faces public harassment, a mysterious stalker, and growing tension within his own family. Season Finale: "The Lie" In the final episode, the truth about Tom's

After finding the body, Ben quickly becomes the main suspect in the investigation led by the relentless Detective Andrea Cornell (Juliette Lewis).