UKTV has acquired the rights to air new US drama Secrets and Lies in the UK.

Starring Juliette Lewis (Natural Born Killers) and Ryan Philippe (Cruel Intentions), the ten-part first season attracted an average of 8.1 million viewers in the US and a second season has been ordered by ABC.

Secrets and Lies will begin on Wednesday 9 September on Watch.

Watch General Manager, Steve North commented: “Secrets and Lies is an ambitious series combining crime, deception and the unpicking of numerous characters’ lives. It is a gripping show that will enthrall our audience and keep them on the edge of their seats.”

UKTV’s Head of Acquisitions and Co-Productions, Alexandra Finlay added, “Secrets and Lies has dark, multi-layered and challenging storytelling. It perfectly complements the high quality acquisitions we have at UKTV.”

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The official synopsis reads: “When Ben Crawford (Ryan Phillippe) finds his neighbour’s son dead on his morning run, Ben quickly turns from Good Samaritan to murder suspect. Assigned to the case, tough, thorough investigator Detective Cornell (Juliette Lewis) searches Ben’s home, pokes holes in his story, and demands a DNA sample. As the formidable detective searches for the facts, the media hone in on Ben and his family, and he struggles to escape from the pressure. From that point on, Ben’s life is turned upside down as he sets out on a complicated journey to prove his innocence.

“Is Ben innocent or guilty? He is fighting to keep his marriage, kids, job and reputation, and he is barely clinging to his sanity. As the investigation progresses, the close knit community starts to come apart at the seams, unraveling until the jaw-dropping conclusion.”

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