Motive 2013
“The murder is just the beginning.”
What is Motive?
Motive is a television series featuring a team of Vancouver investigators. Led by homicide detective Angie Flynn, the group works to solve puzzling murder cases.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 52
- Runtime
- 44 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 3, 2013
- Last aired
- Aug 30, 2016
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- CA
- Networks
- CTV
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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Motive is a television series featuring a team of Vancouver investigators. Led by homicide detective Angie Flynn, the group works to solve puzzling murder cases. The central objective of the investigative team is to uncover the specific motive behind each crime by identifying the underlying connection between the killer and the victim. The series structure provides viewers with a glimpse of the perpetrator both before and after the crime is committed. This narrative approach allows the audience to observe the events surrounding the act while the investigators work to piece together the evidence. By focusing on the relationship between the individuals involved, the show examines the stimulus to action that leads to these incidents. The program emphasizes the process of determining the reason or cause behind each homicide as the detectives navigate the complexities of their investigations. Through this format, the series explores the circumstances that drive the actions of those involved in the cases handled by the Vancouver team.
Should you watch it?
“Vancouver cops solve murders by revealing the killer's motive and connection to victims.”
- Unique reverse-engineered crime solving approach
- Strong ensemble cast dynamics
- Insightful exploration of human motivations
- Pacing may feel slow to some viewers
- Limited standalone episode appeal
You enjoy thoughtful crime procedurals that focus on psychological motives over action.
Suitable for mature audiences who appreciate character studies and methodical mystery solving.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Creeping Tom Feb 3, 2013
- E2 Crimes of Passion Feb 10, 2013
- E3 Pushover Feb 17, 2013
- E4 Against All Odds Mar 3, 2013
- E5 Public Enemy Mar 10, 2013
- E6 Detour Mar 14, 2013
- E7 Out of the Past Mar 21, 2013
- E8 Undertow Mar 28, 2013
- E9 Framed Apr 4, 2013
- E10 Fallen Angel Apr 25, 2013
- E11 Brute Force May 2, 2013
- E12 Ruthless May 9, 2013
- E13 The One Who Got Away May 16, 2013
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Raw Deal Mar 6, 2014
- E2 They Made Me a Criminal Mar 13, 2014
- E3 Overboard Mar 20, 2014
- E4 Deception Mar 27, 2014
- E5 Dead End Apr 3, 2014
- E6 Bad Blonde Apr 10, 2014
- E7 Pitfall Apr 17, 2014
- E8 Angels with Dirty Faces Apr 24, 2014
- E9 Abandoned May 1, 2014
- E10 Nobody Lives Forever May 8, 2014
- E11 A Bullet for Joey May 15, 2014
- E12 Kiss of Death May 22, 2014
- E13 For You I Die May 29, 2014
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 6 Months Later Mar 8, 2015
- E2 Calling the Shots Mar 15, 2015
- E3 Oblivion Mar 22, 2015
- E4 The Glass House Mar 29, 2015
- E5 The Suicide Tree Apr 5, 2015
- E6 Fallen Apr 12, 2015
- E7 Pilot Error Apr 19, 2015
- E8 Reversal of Fortune Apr 26, 2015
- E9 Best Enemies May 3, 2015
- E10 Purgatory May 10, 2015
- E11 The Amateurs May 24, 2015
- E12 Frampton Comes Alive May 31, 2015
- E13 A Problem Like Maria Jun 7, 2015
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Vanishing Policeman Mar 22, 2016
- E2 The Dead Name Mar 29, 2016
- E3 Index Case Apr 5, 2016
- E4 The Score Apr 12, 2016
- E5 The Scorpion and the Frog Apr 19, 2016
- E6 Interference Apr 26, 2016
- E7 The Dead Hand Jul 5, 2016
- E8 Foreign Relations Jul 12, 2016
- E9 Remains To Be Seen Jul 19, 2016
- E10 In Plain Sight Jul 26, 2016
- E11 Natural Selection Aug 2, 2016
- E12 Chronology of Pain Aug 23, 2016
- E13 We'll Always Have Homicide Aug 30, 2016
Frequently asked questions
Is the killer shown at the beginning of each episode?
Yes, viewers see the killer's perspective before and after the crime is committed.
Does the show follow a single detective throughout the series?
The show follows a team of investigators led by Detective Angie Flynn.
Are the cases solved in single episodes?
Each episode features a self-contained murder case with resolution.
Where is the show set?
The series takes place in Vancouver with a local police investigation team.
What makes this crime show different from others?
The unique approach focuses on uncovering motives by exploring the killer's connection to victims.