Series synopsis
Motive is a Canadian crime drama mystery television series that premiered on CTV on February 3, 2013. It ended on August 30, 2016. It was created by Daniel Cerone. It stars Kristin Lehman, Louis Ferreira, Brendan Penny and Lauren Holly.
A team of Vancouver investigators, led by homicide detective Angie Flynn, sets out to uncover the motive of each puzzling murder by discovering the killer's connection to the victim. Viewers get a glimpse of the killer before and after the crime is committed.
Premise
A team of Vancouver investigators, led by homicide detective Angie Flynn, sets out to uncover the motive of each puzzling murder by discovering the killer's connection to the victim. Viewers get a glimpse of the killer before and after the crime is committed.
Premise: The murder is just the beginning.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kristin Lehman as Detective Angie Flynn
- Louis Ferreira as Detective Oscar Vega
- Brendan Penny as Detective Brian Lucas
- Lauren Holly as Dr. Betty Rogers
- Cameron Bright as Manny Flynn
- Warren Christie as Sergeant Mark Cross
Guest cast
- Katharine Isabelle as Leanne
- Erica Cerra as Diane Torrance
- Paul Campbell as Peter Ward
- Alexis Bledel as Robin Gould
- Benjamin Hollingsworth as Geoff Armstrong
- Dani Alvarado as Heidi
- Luisa d'Oliveira as Maria Snow
- Lisa Chandler as Shauna Armstrong
- Bruce Blain
- Victor Garber as Neville Montgomery
- Richard de Klerk as Robert Montgomery
- Jessica Lowndes as London Montgomery
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 60 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 8 | March 28, 2013 | March 28, 2013 |
| Season 1 | 13 | February 3, 2013 | May 16, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 13 | March 6, 2014 | May 29, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 13 | March 8, 2015 | June 7, 2015 |
| Season 4 | 13 | March 22, 2016 | August 30, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Dark Corner: The Cold Case Lucas runs a ballistics report on a gun and discovers it was used to shoot Boyd and kill his partner 10 years ago. |
March 28, 2013 |
| 2 | The Dark Corner: The Murder Weapon | March 28, 2013 |
| 3 | The Dark Corner: The Original Suspect | March 28, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Creeping Tom Vancouver homicide detective Angie Flynn investigates the murder of a popular high-school teacher in the opener of this crime-drama series. |
February 3, 2013 |
| 2 |
Crimes of Passion Detectives Flynn and Vega investigate a hit-and-run accident that resulted in the death of a teenage girl. |
February 10, 2013 |
| 3 |
Pushover The murder of a limo driver leads detectives to a waitress who cons her prey to steal, lie and kill. |
February 17, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Raw Deal Angie and Vega investigate a possible suicide in the Season 2 premiere. Meanwhile, former undercover detective Mark Cross takes over as the Metro Police Department's new commander, and it turns out he has a connection to Angie's past. |
March 6, 2014 |
| 2 |
They Made Me a Criminal A seemingly straightforward case of self-defense during a home invasion turns out to be more complicated than originally thought. Meanwhile, tensions flare when Cross asserts his authority and Angie pushes back. |
March 13, 2014 |
| 3 |
Overboard Flynn and Vega investigate the drowning death of a socialite, and an unlikely party becomes a suspect in the case. Meanwhile, tensions between Flynn and Sgt. Cross escalate. |
March 20, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
6 Months Later Det. Flynn returns after her self-imposed six-month exile and takes on a sensitive, high-profile homicide case. |
March 8, 2015 |
| 2 |
Calling the Shots The detectives' investigation into the murder of a high-end call girl is complicated by the revelation of her shocking double life, while Angie tries to adjust to Lucas being the primary investigator and becomes distracted when surprising details of the Montgomery case come to light. |
March 15, 2015 |
| 3 |
Oblivion The investigation of two seemingly unrelated murders is hampered by Vega’s need to pass his weapons recertification. |
March 22, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Vanishing Policeman While Detective Angie Flynn and Staff Sergeant Vega adjust to his new role, the suicide of an officer with whom Angie and Detective Brian Lucas worked on a crime scene turns the team’s investigation into a hunt for a cop killer. |
March 22, 2016 |
| 2 |
The Dead Name Angie fills in as staff sergeant while investigating a football player's wife's murder. |
March 29, 2016 |
| 3 |
Index Case The team goes after a killer who is spreading a lethal pathogen across the city. |
April 5, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 3, 2013 |
| Last aired | August 30, 2016 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |