Fans of the Motive TV show won’t find the series on the ABC schedule this summer. The US network has decided to drop the Canadian police drama after two seasons.
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 revealed via flashbacks. The rest of the cast includes Louis Ferreira, Lauren Holly, Roger Cross, Brendan Penny, and Cameron Bright.
Produced in Canada, ABC licensed the show to air in the US during the summer months. Though it has some devout fans, the series’ ratings were pretty poor. The first season attracted an average of a 0.9 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 4.96 million viewers. Last summer’s second season drew a 0.8 rating with 4.07 million.
While ABC has “cancelled” the series here in the States, the show will continue to air in Canada. It was renewed for a third season in May 2014 and those episodes are currently running on CTV. The network has just announced that Motive has been picked up for a fourth season and will resume production in the fall.
It is possible that another US channel could pick up the series since licensing a show costs much less than producing original programming of their own. Cable channel ION picked up imports The Listener and Flashpoint after they were dropped by NBC and CBS respectively.
What do you think? Do you like the Motive TV show? Should ABC have dropped it? Would you watch seasons three and four on another channel?
I would absolutely watch seasons 3 and 4. I think ABC made a mistake in cancelling the show. I was able to watch episodes 1-10 of season 3 on YouTube, but the last 3 episodes weren’t available.
I downloaded Eps 1, and 3-10 but for some reason Ep 2 would not d/l. Better than nothing I guess. Still hoping somebody else picks up the show.
I was not happy when Motive got cancel. That was my granddaughter and I bonding time. She studying law
Please, please bring back
Yes, yes I would watch it.
I had a 33 year career in law enforcement and I really enjoyed this show. I am sad that ABC did not renew it and I would like to watch season 3 & 4 anywhere its available.
Episodes 1-10 of season 3 can be seen on YouTube, however the last 3 aren’t available. I started watching before I realized I couldn’t watch the last ones, but it was better than none at all.
“Motive” was a GREAT show, with TERRIFIC actors, and FANTASTIC storylines. I hope that it will be picked up on another network, so that we (loyal) fans can continue following the “team”.
Love it hear in the UK. Just a bit different from the usual stuff aired .
I didn’t know that this show was cancelled or moved. Talk about being out of the loop. Kristen Lehman is 10 times the actress Debra Messing is.
loved this show! Please bring It back.
Stupid move ABC. GREAT show. If Canada can run it for even a 4th season, you could have picked it up as well. STUPID MOVE
Idiot ABC!
I loved this drama and would like to see it back on US TV! PLEASE, someone pick up this classy cop drama.
Motive was my favorite show. Everything about it was superb. I hope another channel will pick it up. ABC should not have cancelled it. Not every show needs to be reality TV.
This was such a great show! Creative, great characters, funny and a good dose of drama as well. I’m so disappointed that it isn’t returning to the states! Please bring it back!!! Come on ION!! 🙁
I like Motive. Hope it is picked up by another channel.
Every time I get hooked on a show it gets cancelled. Why would ABC cancel it? I was so excited for season 3!! I wish it was on Netflix or Hulu or ION!!
If you subscribe to Jetflicks, they have season 3 available 🙂
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