
Motive
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Motive is an unconventional way to watch a crime drama unfold. Each episode begins by revealing not only the victim, but the killer as well. It's not a "whodunit", it's a "whydunit", a question faced by spirited female Vancouver homicide detective Angie Flynn as she begins to piece together the clues from the crime. How are the victim and killer connected? What is the motive? As the mystery unfolds, the audience navigates a complicated maze of clues alongside the detective and her team.
Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
InterferenceThe team's investigation into the murder of a suburban mom takes a drastic turn when the victim's ill child is abducted. - 02
The Scorpion and the FrogA gruesome murder with the same signature as one of Paula's previous homicide cases could mean an innocent woman was convicted of a crime she didn't commit. - 03
Index CaseAngie and the team's investigation of a death in a spa takes a turn when the body is discovered to be infected with a mysterious disease.
Cast
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Creeping TomFebruary 3, 2013Vancouver homicide detective Angie Flynn investigates the murder of a popular high-school teacher in the opener of this crime-drama series. - S01E02
Season's bestCrimes of PassionFebruary 10, 2013When a teenage girl is killed in a hit-and-run accident, Flynn and Vega search for a connection between the victim and an eminent prosecutor - S01E03
PushoverFebruary 17, 2013An average Joe finds himself caught up in a fool's game that leads to murder. - S01E04
Against All OddsMarch 3, 2013—A high-priced lawyer is discovered murdered in his home. While Flynn and Vega work the case, Manny is arrested for vandalism. - S01E05
Public EnemyMarch 10, 2013—When a health food guru is found dead in his hot tub, Flynn and Vega pursue a trail of clues that lead them to a young woman with a secret m - S01E06
DetourMarch 14, 2013—A mortgage broker found strangled in his office parking lot leads Flynn to a man who'll stop at nothing to conceal his motive for murder. - S01E07
Out of the PastMarch 21, 2013—After the execution-style slaying of a news shop proprietor with high-level military training, Flynn and Vega struggle to find the connectio - S01E08
UndertowMarch 28, 2013—Flynn and Vega's investigation uncovers a Hitchcockian tale of tragedy and desperation, in which the deadly act of murder may ultimately hav - S01E09
FramedApril 4, 2013—When a beautiful, young art aficionado is shot and killed, Detectives Flynn and Vega's investigation proves that blood is indeed thicker tha - S01E10
Fallen AngelApril 25, 2013—Detectives Flynn and Vega's investigation takes them from realm of the spirit to the seedy world of organized crime, and reveals that even t - S01E11
Brute ForceMay 2, 2013—In a case where every suspect seems to have a motive, Flynn and Vega discover that every family has its secrets, and that brotherly love can - S01E12
RuthlessMay 9, 2013—Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of an executive assistant and discover an unexpected link between the killer and the victim… a link th - S01E13
The One Who Got AwayMay 16, 2013—Angie's past comes back to haunt her while investigating the murder of a teenage boy.
Season02
- S02E01
Raw DealMarch 6, 2014Flynn and Vega investigate a suspicious suicide, but Angie gets distracted by the arrival of Mark Cross. - S02E02
They Made Me a CriminalMarch 13, 2014What looks like a self-defense case turns out to be something much more calculated; Cross tries to establish himself in his new position. - S02E03
OverboardMarch 20, 2014Angie and Oscar try to solve a mystery when a socialite drowns and are led to an unlikely killer. - S02E04
DeceptionMarch 27, 2014One of the team's own is murdered, causing Sgt. Cross to cross the line between professional and personal. - S02E05
Dead EndApril 3, 2014Angie takes an aggressive approach to solve the murder of a high school student; Lucas and Sung's relationship gets personal. - S02E06
Bad BlondeApril 10, 2014The team tries to find a missing and injured bartender and Flynn feels guilty about leaving Vega out of the action. - S02E07
PitfallApril 17, 2014Angie is forced to leave her father's wedding to investigate a skydiving jump gone wrong and tries to regain Vega's trust by sharing informa - S02E08
Angels With Dirty FacesApril 24, 2014Angie and Oscar search for an attacker and call in a professional favour; Lucas has trouble at home. - S02E09
AbandonedMay 1, 2014Angie and Flynn investigate a kitchen explosion; Angie shares the truth about her past and that of Sgt. Cross. - S02E10
Nobody Lives ForeverMay 8, 2014While investigating the death of a man trampled by his horse, Flynn and Vega suspect homicide; Vega explains his concerns; Angie is confront - S02E11
A Bullet for JoeyMay 15, 2014Flynn and Vega search for a motive in the death of a real estate agent; Angie may be forced to testify in the trial. - S02E12
Season's bestKiss of DeathMay 22, 2014A murder mystery author is poisoned; Lucas' personal life takes a hit; Angie gets a nice surprise. - S02E13
For You I DieMay 29, 2014A major case from the past resurfaces; Angie thinks that she and Cross should come clean.
Season03
- S03E01
Six Months LaterMarch 8, 2015After six months of self-imposed exile, Detective Angie Flynn returns to Homicide to investigate a sensitive high-profile case. - S03E02
Calling the ShotsMarch 15, 2015Angie struggles to accept Lucas's new position as primary investigator in the murder of a high-end call girl. - S03E03
OblivionMarch 22, 2015Angie investigates the death of a civic urban planner and a part- time scuba diving instructor. - S03E04
The Glass HouseMarch 29, 2015A homicide investigation develops into a kidnapping case after the murder victim's 16 year-old daughter is abducted. Later, Angie's interest - S03E05
The Suicide TreeApril 5, 2015All clues in the murder of an armed robber lead the team to a sweet florist. - S03E06
FallenApril 12, 2015The team must balance law and justice in the murder of a street artist. - S03E07
Pilot ErrorApril 19, 2015While investigating an airline pilot who may be using his career to his murderous advantage, Angie copes with an increasingly distant Vega. - S03E08
Reversal of FortuneApril 26, 2015The death of a free-spirited tarot-card reader is investigated; and Vega's doctor dispenses some unnerving news. - S03E09
Best EnemiesMay 3, 2015A sleazy photographer is the prime suspect in the murder of his assistant; each of the detectives are interviewed about Angie's methods. - S03E10
Season's bestPurgatoryMay 10, 2015A plastic surgeon is the focus of Angie's investigation, the prime suspect is owner/operator of a recently renamed strip club. - S03E11
The AmateursMay 24, 2015The detectives must find the common denominator in three separate homicides in order to catch a killer in the midst of a crime spree. - S03E12
Frampton Comes AliveMay 31, 2015Angie and Vega realize their prime suspect in the murder of an insurance adjuster, the victim's wife, may be a victim of foul play herself. - S03E13
A Problem Like MariaJune 7, 2015In the season finale, Flynn, Vega and Lucas are determined to prove that Neville Montgomery is behind the murder of Maria Snow.
Season04Best season
- S04E01
The Vanishing PolicemanMarch 22, 2016Angie and newly minted Staff Sergeant Vega must adjust on the fly to their changed working dynamic, while dealing with the added pressure of - S04E02
The Dead NameMarch 29, 2016Angie temporarily steps in as Staff Sergeant as she investigates the murder of a football player's wife. - S04E03
Index CaseApril 5, 2016Angie and the team's investigation of a death in a spa takes a turn when the body is discovered to be infected with a mysterious disease. - S04E04
The ScoreApril 12, 2016Angie and Paula find their personal boundaries tested when they investigate the murder of an ex-con who may have returned to a life of crime - S04E05
The Scorpion and the FrogApril 19, 2016A gruesome murder with the same signature as one of Paula's previous homicide cases could mean an innocent woman was convicted of a crime sh - S04E06
Season's bestInterferenceApril 26, 2016The team's investigation into the murder of a suburban mom takes a drastic turn when the victim's ill child is abducted. - S04E07
The Dead HandJuly 5, 2016Flynn and Vega butt heads over their approach to solving a case involving a high-school student's death. Meanwhile, things get personal betw - S04E08
Foreign RelationsJuly 12, 2016Angie partners with an international agent to investigate the murder of a British politician's son. - S04E09
Remains to Be SeenJuly 19, 2016The team goes on a hunt through the past to find the killer of a video game designer. - S04E10
In Plain SightJuly 26, 2016A woman is found nail-gunned to death; Angie embraces her relationship with Jack; Vega's frustrations force him to look for other options. - S04E11
Natural SelectionAugust 2, 2016The team investigates the death of a costumed woman who appears to have been killed with a medieval weapon. - S04E12
Chronology of PainAugust 23, 2016When Detective Angie Flynn and the team investigate an explosion at Judge Natalie Rodman's home, Angie is grateful her mentor survived. But - S04E13
We'll Always Have HomicideAugust 30, 2016Three years after Judge Natalie Rodman's killer got away, Detective Angie Flynn returns to Vancouver from her assignment in Paris, to finall
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