Motive (2013)
A Canadian crime drama that turns the whodunit formula on its head, revealing the killer upfront and letting the investigation do the rest.
Motive - Series Information
- Original Title: Motive
- First Air Year: 2013
- Last Air Year: 2016
- Created by: Daniel Cerone
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (44 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 4
- Number of Episodes: 52
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: February 3, 2013 (United States - TV-14), February 3, 2013 (Germany - 16)
- Networks: CTV
- Production Companies: Foundation Features, Universal Television
- Production Countries: Canada
Motive - Plot
A team of Vancouver investigators, led by homicide detective Angie Flynn, sets out to uncover the motive of each puzzling murder by discovering the killer's connection to the victim. Viewers get a glimpse of the killer before and after the crime is committed.
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Motive - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Daniel Cerone
Main Cast
- Kristin Lehman
- Louis Ferreira
- Brendan Penny
- Lauren Holly
- Cameron Bright
- Warren Christie
- Valerie Tian
- Carolyn Adair
- Luisa d'Oliveira
- Laura Mennell
Writers
- Thomas Pound
- Sarah Dodd
- Karen Hill
- Dennis Heaton
- Damon Vignale
Executive Producers
- Daniel Cerone
- Rob LaBelle
- Rob Merilees
- Dennis Heaton
- Erin Haskett
Motive - FAQs
Where can you stream Motive online?
Motive is available to purchase digitally through Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It is not currently available on major subscription streaming services, so buying individual episodes or full seasons is the primary viewing option.
What makes Motive different from other crime dramas?
Motive flips the traditional whodunit format by revealing the killer's identity at the very start of each episode. The dramatic tension instead comes from watching detective Angie Flynn piece together the killer's motive and their connection to the victim, creating a compelling inverted mystery structure.
Who plays the lead detective in Motive?
Kristin Lehman plays Detective Angie Flynn, the sharp and driven homicide investigator at the center of the series. She is supported by Louis Ferreira as Detective Oscar Vega, Brendan Penny as Detective Brian Lucas, and Lauren Holly as Dr. Betty Rogers, among others.
When did Motive first air and how many seasons are there?
Motive premiered on February 3, 2013, on the Canadian network CTV. The series ran for four seasons, each consisting of 13 episodes, totalling 52 episodes. The show concluded in 2016 after a complete and well-structured run.
Is Motive based on a true story?
No, Motive is not based on a true story. It is an original fictional crime drama created by Daniel Cerone. The series is set in Vancouver, Canada, and draws on procedural crime storytelling conventions rather than any specific real-life cases or events.
What is the content rating for Motive?
Motive carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States, indicating it contains material that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series deals with murder investigations and crime-related themes, which accounts for its mature rating.
Who created Motive and where was it filmed?
Motive was created by Daniel Cerone and produced by Foundation Features and Universal Television. The series was filmed on location in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, which also serves as the fictional setting for the show's homicide investigations.
What are some shows similar to Motive?
Viewers who enjoyed Motive may also like Stitchers (2015), Van der Valk (2020), Midsomer Murders (1997), Those Who Kill (2014), and Code of a Killer (2015). These series share a similar focus on procedural crime-solving, detective-led investigations, and mystery-driven storytelling.
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