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?
OMG, sooo disappointed in us Americans to not vehemently support this brilliant, original, witty &.addictive show!!! Acting, writing is far better than any other crime drama we have!
I do hope this series continues. The premise is good (and unique), as is the acting. One of my favorites. I agree with the other comments about the lack of promotion. With so much reality garbage on TV, I can’t understand why this show would be cancelled. Please reconsider.
I love this show, mostly because it breaks the mold of the usual cop show (can’t stand the whole Law &Order franchise – incredibly predictable). I am so sick of summer being devoted to nonsensical, juvenile “reality” shows ( most of the people therein are either too stupid or too young to have a clue what “reality” is. ) Then again, I don’t fit the demographic that the networks are aiming their advertising and money toward – 18 to 39. Maybe if they gave this show the same amount of promotion that they give “Bachelor Bimbos.”
We thoroughly enjoy The Motive and hope it returns for a 3rd season.
My husband and I love this show and are very hopeful it will continue to air in the states!!
Undoubtedly, it needs o be renewed. It is extremely enjoyable. We look forward to it.
I love the show, so different from the other police shows.
I love the show. It’s different than all the cop shows and th characters are very approachable. Please renew Motive on ABC.
We enjoy Motive. Well done series. I personally wonder why it seems that so many interesting series come out of Canada?
I would like to see Motive renewed
One of the smartest shows on television. Please bring it back.
I really like this series — its unique format, smart writing, terrific acting. I’m even looking for news of it in the middle of the winter. Please ABC, bring it back — and promote it!
Yes…please let show return. Love it
Love the show. One of the best on TV. Needs more promotion by ABC
Show is great, hope it returns!