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 am an addict for this tv series. I like it very much. I hope this would not be cancelled at all.
My family and I like the show. We’re hoping for a third season.
Motive is a very entertaining summer series (at least here in the U.S.). Ratings or not, it is the series I watch on ABC after the regular series end their run in May and before they start again inthe fall. Other shows like Rookie Blue and NY Med do not do it for me.
I really like the show. Very intriguing.
Motive is outstanding. Kristen Lehman is gorgeous. Show should stay.
I like Motive a lot. There’s so many cop shows on that it’s hard to find one that is interesting and no trite. The writing also plays such a big part in holding my attention. This show’s concept is unique…yes, it’s a who-dunnit, and they actually tell you who in the beginning of the show. But then they do the magic of showing you the how and most of all the why. I find myself trying to figure out why about 15 min in…and it’s fun. Love Kristin and all her cohorts, with the exception of one part that has… Read more »
it’s a good detective/drama with a new twist! even if you get to know the “who’s” at the beginning of the show, it’s the “what” that unfolds leading to the “why” in their stories. Love this show and it’s got stories that are believable in a Canadian setting.
I really like Motive! Hope it stays with us.
Saw this show for the 1st time tonight and really liked it. Please keep it on! How do I find all the past episodes of the show?
to the poster who asked where u can find past episodes……………u can find season 1 on amazon 🙂
I love Motive – especially like Kristin Lehman. She is terrific!
we really enjoy it. good cast and interesting presentation. keep it on and renew it.
bring it back….good group this cast …..just different enough to hold your attention…..
wow I am shocked to hear it has low ratings………..it is a fantastic show !!! great cast & writing………….good concept too 🙂 I would love to see this show matched up with rookie blue…………now that would be a super 2 hours !!! then I bet motice would get the attention it deserves……..sometimes these shows are put in bad time slots or next to shows that don’t match………………anyway LOVE the show !!!!
My husband and I both really enjoy this show! It is wel twitter and not over acted like most American TV cop shows! Please keep up the good work!
I’m glad it’s coming back for Season 3. What I want to know is when will they release Season 1&2 on DVD?