Here in the states, the Motive TV show can hardly be called a ratings success. However, it’s doing well enough in Canada for CTV to renew it for a third season. Production resumes this fall.
Motive revolves around a strong-willed Vancouver detective (Kristin Lehman) who’s also a single mom. At the start of each episode, viewers are shown the killer and victims. As the criminal investigation progresses, details of what led to the crime are revealved via flashbacks. The rest of the cast includes Louis Ferreira, Lauren Holly, Roger Cross, Brendan Penny, and Cameron Bright.
Though last summer’s ratings weren’t very good, ABC picked up the 13 episodes of season two and they started airing last week. Season two’s ratings have been even worse and it’s currently the network’s lowest-rated summer show.
ABC only licenses the show so it’s cheaper for them than producing their own summer dramas. Could the ratings be poor enough this year so that it wouldn’t make sense for them to air the show, even at a low cost? We shall see.
What do you think? Do you like the Motive series? Would you like to see season three air on ABC?
I love Motive and would watch it if ABC airs the third season! If they don’t I want to know how I can get a hold of the third season.
Have enjoyed the series so. Would be disappointed not to see series three aired.
I really like the show and hope that it will be renewed for another season. It is nice change from all the reality shows.
Even my husband loves this show. No silliness. Smart, strong women. No sex in the supply closet. Stories are complicated and do not telegraph the outcomes. I guess this is why the show has low ratings. We say, bring on seasons three, four, five – Canada has the right stuff.
Would love t have motive come back for another season, great actors, great shows.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this show!! Give it back!
I absolutely LOVE this show!!! Please, please, please air the third season.
One of the very best things on TV these days. Please bring it back for a third season.
ABC should absolutely take on season 3. It’s a terrific show.
The best show on TV. Hope it renews. Otherwise I’ll find a way to view one way or another. Great characters and compelling story lines.
I don’t know how these shows are decided upon but I love the show and my husband and I faithfully watch it….Please don’t stop showing the show !!!!!
Love the characters. Hope it returns.
Love Motive, please please bring it back for 3rd season!!!!
MOTIVE has a unique approach to crime dramas. The lead characters are interesting and well-acted. The stories about what happens when a person chooses the wrong path are involving. Please renew and please put out on DVD.
Love the show. Look forward to seeing a 3rd season. It is a terrific summer show. Please don’t cancel.