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?
I love the show I hope it continues but based on the lateness ,11:00 PT, it probably won’t! Sad there aren’t too many good series on these days! Why is on so late on the PT? That’s what I would like to know!
We love Motive and have from the very beginning. We hope it returns to USA for another season in 2017. This is a very unique procedural drama with interesting and likeable characters. And, P.S., looove Angie’s short ‘do!!
I love Motive!
Truly different show and love the way that they show events that happened before the killing and then almost identical moves from the actors/actresses into the present. No other show has EVER done this. Only negative thing I have to say about this show is Angie Flynn’s new haircut is not becoming of her at all.
What do I think? There was a time when what the viewers of the show thought carried weight in deciding if a show would be cancelled or renewed, clearly that is not the case anymore. It doesn’t matter if the show has the needed viewers. has good reviews and is just an all around good show. “Motive” is clearly a good example, it had all the necessary requirements to remain on the air but it has been cancelled. It would be great to know how these decisions are made. Is there a bucket somewhere that someone just randomly selects from… Read more »
Really love this clever show, regular networks only seem interested reality tv, and am so sick of that, hope USA keeps it going. Good acting, good stories, enjoy seeing something where you get to use your brain.
Love, love, love Motive! My husband and I love that it’s different than other police shows in that you already KNOW the victim and killer…..you just have to see how they go about solving the crime!
I really liked this show. I’m disappointed that it’s being cancelled.
This is an excellent show. It never had the right time slot.
I hope they RENEW the show Motive. This is a great show. It is one of the few shows that I will take the time to watch or DVR.
I hope that USA Network continues this show. I think it’s one of the best crime dramas on prime time right now. I love it.
Just found this show. Caught up on past season. Really like premise. Please don’t cancel. No other show like this one.
A favourite of mine and I really enjoy the chemistry among the cast.
I liked the series different way of solving crimes, but, I did not especially like the lead woman. Now when she showed up with that HAIR–UG it looks like she is always going left. Keep the show but get rid of her.
This is just another good (great) series to be cancelled. I just don’t understand how these decisions are made anymore, the decision to renew or cancel evidently is not determined by how many people are watching the show or the quality of the series. This show and the actors have been nominated for several awards and has plenty of viewers. It should have been renewed! Does not make sense.