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 loved the show – really cool twists and turns in the plot. Please bring it back!
I enjoy this show so very much and hope ABC picks it up again. But so far I haven’t seen any previews for it. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Love this show. Please ABC, pick this up!
Love Motive! We look forward to watching in the summer! So hope ABC books it!
I love this show! Please air season 3.
How can I watch the new season 3 for Motive. I was told to go to TV.com and I could watch the episodes. I did that and was unable to see anything that would lead me to it. Please let me know. I really love the show. Thank you.
Please air the Motive series!
Absolutely love this show. It’s done very well. It should definitely be renewed in the US.
Motive is a great show. My mom and I enjoy watching it then talking about the different stories. Please ABC pick up season three!
This show really moves – well-paced & directed. Likable, believable characters with good chemistry; ditto for the plots. My whole family enjoys the show. Please renew for season 3.
Please bring the TV show Motive for season 3…great show!
This is an outstanding show. Great premise. The characters are interesting. It’s a refreshing change from the usual police procedurals. I hope ABC makes the smart choice and picks up season 3.
it’s a great show and it needs to be aired this summer.
Huge hit with me and my husband!
Clever plots. Amazing chemistry between the leads. Super likeable and strong characters. Would love to see more. Sister in Cali in mourning. Save her, and the show, please!
please ABC pick up motive for season 3!!! I always looked forward to thursday nights with Rookie Blue & Motive!!