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Motive

A feisty female homicide detective matches wits with killers in a deadly, cerebral game of cat-and-mouse. An unconventional story-telling model, each episode begins by revealing the victim and the murderer. Viewers then follow the homicide detective through twisted, complicated and at times diabolical mazes on her quest to analyze the evidence and to ultimately discover - the Motive.

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Episode 1

The Vanishing Policeman

Sun, Jul 3, 2016 44 mins

The victim: Police Constable Greg Schultz. The killer: stand-up comic and Greg's older brother Murray Schultz. Greg's death is the first case for Oscar following his recovery and promotion to staff sergeant, Brian in his new position as Angie's partner, and the new homicide detective Mitch Kennecki, an overly cocky know-it-all because he is a legacy. Greg's death is initially deemed a suicide based on eyewitness statements, which include a selfie video with Greg in complete uniform in the background just before he stepped by the water and shot himself in the head. However, no one is able to identify Greg conclusively as the officer in question. Also despite the eyewitnesses, Greg's body and firearm, which was originally his father's, are not recovered from the water for several hours. But Oscar wants to be overly cautious before officially announcing that it is a suicide, and despite the pressure placed on him by new Police Chief Wells. Oscar has good reason to be cautious as Angie believes the person in the selfie video is indeed not Greg, but someone dressed to look like Greg, with his body dumped in the water probably several hours earlier. The case may be hindered by Mitch wanting to make a good impression on the Police Chief, he implicating Lori Schultz, Greg's widow, as the murderer. But the other homicide detectives begin to focus on Greg's estranged brother Murray, the motive for the murder much more complex than the reason for their estrangement.

Motive Season 4 The Vanishing Policeman
  • 2014 - Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actress 17-21 - Winner
  • 2014 - Leo - Best Guest Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series - Winner
  • 2014 - Leo - Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series - Winner
  • 2014 - Canadian Screen Award - Best Dramatic Series - Nominated

Exclusive Motive Sneak Peek: What's Guest Star Jennifer Beals Hiding?

Exclusive Motive Sneak Peek: What's Guest Star Jennifer Beals Hiding?

Motive's Kristin Lehman: Angie's Love Life Will Never Be Her Main Focus

Motive's Kristin Lehman: Angie's Love Life Will Never Be Her Main Focus

Thanks, Canada! Motive is Back for Season 2

Thanks, Canada! Motive is Back for Season 2

ABC Sets Summer Premiere Dates

ABC Sets Summer Premiere Dates

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