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Motive

Motive

The murder is just the beginning.

20136.44 Seasons52 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Created by Lindsay MacAdam
Produced by Kristin Lehman
NetworksCTV

Top 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

Themes & Keywords

canadapolicefemale protagonistpolice detectivevancouverfemale detectivemurder investigation

About Motive

Motive is a crime, drama, mystery series that first aired in 2013 exploring themes of canada, police, female protagonist, police detective, vancouver, female detective. Created by Lindsay MacAdam, it stars Kristin Lehman, Louis Ferreira, Brendan Penny. 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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