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 the show, it is a great summer show
I love this show! I’m tired of only having reality TV for entertainment. I hope ABC brings it back.
I hate contest/performance/reality TV shows. Motive: cancelled. Longmire:cancelled. Hannibal:cancelled. Forever: cancelled. Castle: cancelled. T.v. -I can’t!
My husband and I thought it was the best summer tv show. What are other people watching? Dancing **** shows. Oh well you guys cut all the good shows.
Yes, I would love to watch Season 3 of Motive.
Great show. Definitely needs to be aired.
I love Motive… Best series on! Bring it back!
Motive is such a good show. When is it returning.
I think it’s a great show good acting I hope some network picks it up.
definitely! one of the best police procedurals out there. excellent acting, fascinating stories.please show it in the u.s.!!
I would like ABC to air Motive for another season. It is interesting and well acted. It is an unusual set up and offers something different from the ordinary.
I would like ABC to air Motive for another season. It is interesting and well acted. It is an unusual set up and offers something different from the ordinary.h
Bring back Motive. Loved it!
Motive is so good. Yes air it and people watch it.
Yes, I would love ABC to air Motive in the states! I look forward to viewing this interesting and unusual series every summer. The Vancouver setting is gorgeous as well.