The murder is just the beginning.
Original title
Motive
Released
2/3/2013
Origin country
CA
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Production companies
Foundation Features, Universal Television
Status
Ended
Number of seasons
4
Number of episodes
52
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.
Lucas runs a ballistics report on a gun and discovers it was used to shoot Boyd and kill his partner 10 years ago.
Vancouver homicide detective Angie Flynn investigates the murder of a popular high-school teacher in the opener of this crime-drama series.
Detectives Flynn and Vega investigate a hit-and-run accident that resulted in the death of a teenage girl.
The murder of a limo driver leads detectives to a waitress who cons her prey to steal, lie and kill.
After a lawyer is murdered, his wife, who receives a $1 million life-insurance payment, is the prime suspect.
Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of a health food guru, while Manny tries to get better grades.
Detectives Flynn and Vega investigate the death of a mortgage broker who was found strangled in his office parking lot.
The murder of a news shop owner leads detectives to a respected pediatric doctor with a secret past.
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.
When a beautiful, young art aficionado is shot and killed, Detectives Flynn and Vega’s investigation proves that blood is indeed thicker than water.
Detectives Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of a controversial and outspoken priest.
There is no lack of suspects when a famous boxer is discovered stabbed to death in his own gym.
Flynn and Vega identify a suspect in the death of an executive assistant, but there appears to be no motive.
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.
Angie and Vega investigate a possible suicide in the Season 2 premiere. Meanwhile, former undercover detective Mark Cross takes over as the Metro Police Department's new commander, and it turns out he has a connection to Angie's past.
A seemingly straightforward case of self-defense during a home invasion turns out to be more complicated than originally thought. Meanwhile, tensions flare when Cross asserts his authority and Angie pushes back.
Flynn and Vega investigate the drowning death of a socialite, and an unlikely party becomes a suspect in the case. Meanwhile, tensions between Flynn and Sgt. Cross escalate.
A case hits close to home for the Homicide team when the victim is one of their own, coroner Dr. Matthews. Detectives Angie Flynn and Oscar Vega lead the investigation with dogged determination, and Dr. Rogers honours the memory of her friend by taking his place in a high-profile trial, only to discover that Dr. Matthews may not be the person she thought he was. Meanwhile, Sergeant Cross blurs the line between professional and personal, which doesn't sit well with Angie.
Flynn and Vega must solve a case involving the death of a promising high school senior. Angie takes an aggressive approach to the case that Vega doesn't agree with. Meanwhile, Detective Lucas and Officer Sung's relationship starts to get personal.
When the Homicide team investigates a blood-soaked crime scene, the pressure is on to find a missing and badly injured bartender. Sergeant Cross joins Detective Flynn on the case, which gives her a twinge of guilt for leaving her trusted partner Vega out of the action.
Flynn and Vega are pulled away from Vega’s fathers wedding to investigate a skydiving jump gone wrong. While working the case, Angie makes an effort to regain Vega’s trust by sharing a sensitive file that contains information on Sgt. Cross.
Flynn and Vega go after an attacker who left a young man unconscious after a sexual encounter.
Flynn and Vega investigate a kitchen explosion at a popular diner that resulted in the owner's death. Meanwhile, Flynn decides whether she will testify for Sgt. Cross; and she tells Vega the truth about their past.
A man is trampled by his own horse, and the detectives suspect that the death was a homicide. Meanwhile, Vega discusses his concerns about the upcoming League of Nations Trial with Sgt. Cross; and Angie has a confrontation with prosecutor Samantha Turner.
An investigation into the death of a successful real-estate agent grows complicated when the primary suspect's family get involved. Meanwhile, Angie tells prosecutor Samantha Turner that she won't testify during Cross' trial.
A bestselling mystery author is murdered. Meanwhile, Det. Lucas' personal life suffers; and Angie receives a welcome surprise.
A case from Cross and Flynn's past reemerges and causes distress for both of them, making Flynn realize they have to be honest about their history.
Det. Flynn returns after her self-imposed six-month exile and takes on a sensitive, high-profile homicide case.
The detectives' investigation into the murder of a high-end call girl is complicated by the revelation of her shocking double life, while Angie tries to adjust to Lucas being the primary investigator and becomes distracted when surprising details of the Montgomery case come to light.
The investigation of two seemingly unrelated murders is hampered by Vega’s need to pass his weapons recertification.
A father is murdered and his daughter is kidnapped; Angie continues on the Neville Montgomery file.
All clues in the murder of an armed robber lead the team to a sweet florist.
The team must balance law and justice in the murder of a street artist.
The team investigates a pilot who may be using his career for murder; Angie copes with Vega.
A tarot card reader fails to predict her own murder; Vega hears from the doctor.
The assistant to a successful but sleazy photographer is murdered; and later, all the detectives are questioned by an internal-affairs sergeant looking into Angie's connection with Neville Montgomery.
The team discovers two bodies at a surgical clinic; Angie is afraid someone's following her.
The team searches for a common denominator in three homicides.
A prime suspect in a murder case may be a victim of foul play herself.
Angie tries to take down a criminal who is determined to end her career.
While Detective Angie Flynn and Staff Sergeant Vega adjust to his new role, the suicide of an officer with whom Angie and Detective Brian Lucas worked on a crime scene turns the team’s investigation into a hunt for a cop killer.
Angie fills in as staff sergeant while investigating a football player's wife's murder.
The team goes after a killer who is spreading a lethal pathogen across the city.
Angie and Paula investigate the murder of an ex-con. Vega faces his boundary issues with Dr. Rogers and Lucas.
A murder with a familiar signature could mean a woman was wrongly convicted of a crime.
The murder investigation of a suburban mom takes a turn when her child is abducted.
Angie stays with a soldier who demands justice by taking the bullpen hostage.
Angie partners with an international agent to investigate the murder of a British politician's son.
The team goes on a hunt through the past to find the killer of a video game designer.
A woman is found nail-gunned to death. Angie embraces her relationship with Jack. Vega's frustrations force him to look for other options.
A woman is murdered with what appears to be a medieval weapon.
Angie races to catch a killer who is an expert at covering their tracks.
Three years after a killer gets away, the team reunites to close the case.
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