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Motive

Motive

The murder is just the beginning.

TV-142013•44m•6.4/10
CrimeDramaMystery

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6.4/10(87)

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.

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Production

Foundation Features, Universal Television

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

February 3, 2013

Last Aired

August 30, 2016

Networks

CTV

Created By

Daniel Cerone

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Creeping Tom
E1
Creeping Tom
Air date: 2013-02-03
Vancouver homicide detective Angie Flynn investigates the murder of a popular high-school teacher in the opener of this crime-drama series.
Crimes of Passion
E2
Crimes of Passion
Air date: 2013-02-10
Detectives Flynn and Vega investigate a hit-and-run accident that resulted in the death of a teenage girl.
Pushover
E3
Pushover
Air date: 2013-02-17
The murder of a limo driver leads detectives to a waitress who cons her prey to steal, lie and kill.
Against All Odds
E4
Against All Odds
Air date: 2013-03-03
After a lawyer is murdered, his wife, who receives a $1 million life-insurance payment, is the prime suspect.
Public Enemy
E5
Public Enemy
Air date: 2013-03-10
Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of a health food guru, while Manny tries to get better grades.
Detour
E6
Detour
Air date: 2013-03-14
Detectives Flynn and Vega investigate the death of a mortgage broker who was found strangled in his office parking lot.
Out of the Past
E7
Out of the Past
Air date: 2013-03-21
The murder of a news shop owner leads detectives to a respected pediatric doctor with a secret past.
Undertow
E8
Undertow
Air date: 2013-03-28
Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of a young man who was found beaten and suffocated. Clues indicate that the victim was involved with an engaged woman, and suspicion initially falls on the woman's father.
Framed
E9
Framed
Air date: 2013-04-04
When a beautiful, young art aficionado is shot and killed, Detectives Flynn and Vega’s investigation proves that blood is indeed thicker than water.
Fallen Angel
E10
Fallen Angel
Air date: 2013-04-25
Detectives Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of a controversial and outspoken priest.
Brute Force
E11
Brute Force
Air date: 2013-05-02
There is no lack of suspects when a famous boxer is discovered stabbed to death in his own gym.
Ruthless
E12
Ruthless
Air date: 2013-05-09
Flynn and Vega identify a suspect in the death of an executive assistant, but there appears to be no motive.
The One Who Got Away
E13
The One Who Got Away
Air date: 2013-05-16
The first season ends with Angie's son Manny preparing to leave for college. Meanwhile, an investigation into the murder of a teenage boy is linked to a past homicide that sparked Angie's interest in police work.

Cast

Kristin Lehman

Kristin Lehman

Detective Angie Flynn

Louis Ferreira

Louis Ferreira

Detective Oscar Vega

Brendan Penny

Brendan Penny

Detective Brian Lucas

Lauren Holly

Lauren Holly

Dr. Betty Rogers

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