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Season 1 – Motive

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21% Tomatometer 14 Reviews 75% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
This unconventional crime drama poses the question of "whydunit" rather than "whodunit." Each episode begins by revealing not only the victim but the killer as well. A team of investigators, led by homicide detective Angie Flynn, tries to piece together the clues. Viewers navigate a complicated maze of clues themselves as they get a glimpse of the killer before and after the crime is committed. Angie and her team set out to uncover the motive by discovering the killer's connection to the victim and the evidence needed to solve the crime.
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Motive — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

The backwards procedural gimmick of Motive is a feeble attempt at originality, preventing the show from conceiving of compelling plots.

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Mike Lechevallier Slant Magazine 05/22/2013
1.5/4
Unfortunately, this gimmicky premise quickly renders the show a "whocares?," Go to Full Review Alan Sepinwall HitFix 05/20/2013
C
The characters don't feel any richer here than they do on CBS' various cop shows, and the series doesn't even commit to how much it wants to keep you guessing about why the crime occurred. Go to Full Review Mary McNamara Los Angeles Times 05/20/2013
It's fun to watch Lehman nail her lines; she just needs a different show in which to do it. Go to Full Review Dorothy Burk Vasquez PopMatters 05/20/2013
4/10
Unfortunately, the missteps revealed on the show hardly demythologize the police. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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02/19/2020 I loved this show! I especially loved the camaraderie between the characters. See more 01/07/2017 Best cancelled show of recent memory... See more 08/25/2016 Excellent show, creative, and complex. If you think it's too "simple" you're probably missing most of the back story going on. I keep seeing comments like this and I couldn't figure out why. Now I get it. If you are only interested in the question and the answer and none of the "story" then you probably won't like it. You think it's over before it started. There is so much more going on. I'm going to miss this show greatly!!! See more 06/18/2014 Generic show. Hated it since its first broadcast. Generic Canadian Television, what the fuck?! See more Read all reviews
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Kristin Lehman

Detective Angie Flynn

Louis Ferreira

Detective Oscar Vega

Lauren Holly

Dr. Betty Rogers

Roger Cross

Staff Sergeant Boyd Bloom

Brendan Penny

Detective Brian Lucas

Cameron Bright

Manny Flynn

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 3, 2013 Creeping Tom Detective Angie Flynn hunts down the killer of a well-liked science teacher. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 10, 2013 Crimes of Passion Detectives question the ex-boyfriend of a teenager killed in a hit-and-run. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 17, 2013 Pushover The murder of a limo driver leads detectives to a waitress who cons her prey to steal, lie and kill. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 3, 2013 Against All Odds After a lawyer is murdered, his wife, who receives a $1 million life-insurance payment, is the prime suspect. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 10, 2013 Public Enemy Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of a health food guru; Manny tries to get better grades. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 14, 2013 Detour Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of a mortgage broker. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 21, 2013 Out of the Past The murder of a news shop owner leads detectives to a respected pediatric doctor with a secret past. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 28, 2013 Undertow Angie uncovers a tale of tragedy and revenge when a young man is beaten and suffocated. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 4, 2013 Framed Flynn and Vega are led to a nerdy gun collector when a young art aficionado is shot and killed. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 25, 2013 Fallen Angel Detectives Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of a controversial and outspoken priest. Details Episode 11 Aired May 2, 2013 Brute Force There is no lack of suspects when a famous boxer is discovered stabbed to death in his own gym. Details Episode 12 Aired May 9, 2013 Ruthless Angie uncovers a vital link between a killer and a victim that can expose a deadly secret. Details Episode 13 Aired May 16, 2013 The One Who Got Away Angie's past comes back to haunt her while investigating the murder of a teenage boy. Details

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Motive — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Sturla Gunnarsson, Andy Mikita, Kelly Makin, Stefan Pleszczynski, David Frazee, Charles Martin Smith, Bronwen Hughes
Executive Producer
Daniel Cerone, Louise Clark, Rob Merilees, Erin Haskett, Rob LaBelle, Lindsay MacAdam, James Thorpe
Screenwriter
Katherine Collins, Daegan Fryklind, Sherry White, James Thorpe, Dennis Heaton, Wil Zmak
Network
CTV
Rating
TV-PG (V)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 3, 2013