Network: ABC, USA Network
Episodes: 52 (hour)
Seasons: Four
TV show dates: May 20, 2013 — TBD
Series status: Dropped by ABC, picked up by USA
Performers include: Kristin Lehman, Louis Ferreira, Lauren Holly, Roger Cross, Brendan Penny, and Cameron Bright.
TV show description:
This crime drama has a unique twist in that it doesn’t focus on who committed a crime, but why the crime was committed in the first place. As the mystery unfolds, winding between revealing flashbacks and present time, viewers navigate the twisted and complicated maze of each murder, solving the puzzle alongside the detectives, piecing together more of the mysterious connections that drove the killer to commit murder.
When a murder is committed, Detectives Angie Flynn (Kristin Lehman) and Oscar Vega (Louis Ferreira) are on the case, looking for clues that will lead them to the killer.
Sexy and feisty, Angie is a thirty-something single mom from the wrong side of the tracks who proves that appearances can be deceiving. Oscar is intelligent, thoughtful, methodical and confident. He comes from a wealthy family and turned his back on an expensive Harvard Divinity School education to join the police force (a change of heart from his initial choice of joining the priesthood).
Others on the homicide team are: Doctor Betty Rogers (Lauren Holly), a medical examiner with a quirky sense of humor that belies the grimness of her daily job. Staff Sergeant Boyd Bloom (Roger Cross), the Squad Room Supervisor who was sidelined from the streets a few years earlier by a bullet. Detective Brian Lucas (Brendan Penny), a young eager beaver detective and newlywed who’s eager to learn and is fascinated about the often grisly procedures.
Angie doesn’t suffer fools or authority figures lightly. At home, Angie only wants the best for her teenage son, Manny (Cameron Bright), who is one of the few things in life that she feels she did right. But as far as Manny’s concerned, being the son of a cop is not the easiest gig in the world.
Episode #52
This TV series has not ended yet.
First aired: TBD
What do you think? Do you like the Motive TV series? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a fifth season?
Please, please, please, DON’T CANCEL!!!
“Motive” is one of the best shows on TV. Why should Canada be able to enjoy, and we can’t!
Please do not cancel Motive….excellent show!
There are still a few intelligent people in this country who LOVE good TV programming. ‘Motive’ is definitely one of the best shows (ever)!!! Please renew!!! As a commenter said – take off one of those stupid reality shows!!!
I am so sick and tired of GREAT shows being canceled so that we are stuck watching stupid fake reality shows. This is one of the best shows on TV. Please do not cancel this show.
It is too good with a wonderful cast.
I love the show. It’s a lot different then most cop shows because it shows you who was killed and you have to figure out who and their motive for the killing.
They show who was killed and the killer in the beginning then we have to figure out the how and why. That’s what made this such a great show!!!!!!
Why is this ONLY showing in Canada???
This is a refreshingly unique murder mystery show! Nothing like it and worthy of renewing!!! TNT or USA should pick it up if ABC can’t see the light.
This show is awesome and it should be renewed
You need to keep Motive. It is so sharp and the characters are great to watch. ABC you need to pay attention to what the audience wants for a change!
Keep it! I love this show!
I definitely want to so this show back, as does my husband. Great actors & characters. I love the interaction between Angie & Oscar! This is so much better than a lot of the crap on TV.
i think Motive is one of the better show on television. It’s a shame to see it get cancelled.
Motive is one of the best shows on tv. PLEASE re-new it.
Excellent crime drama with a twist, like no other….. do not cancel series
Please please please don’t cancel this awesome show. Cancel some lame reality-based crap first! !!