Motive (2013)
The murder is just the beginning.
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.
Motive: Season 1 - 13 Episode s
1x1 - Creeping Tom
February 3, 2013
Vancouver homicide detective Angie Flynn investigates the murder of a popular high-school teacher in the opener of this crime-drama series.
1x2 - Crimes of Passion
February 10, 2013
Detectives Flynn and Vega investigate a hit-and-run accident that resulted in the death of a teenage girl.
1x3 - Pushover
February 17, 2013
The murder of a limo driver leads detectives to a waitress who cons her prey to steal, lie and kill.
1x4 - Against All Odds
March 3, 2013
After a lawyer is murdered, his wife, who receives a million life-insurance payment, is the prime suspect.
1x5 - Public Enemy
March 10, 2013
Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of a health food guru, while Manny tries to get better grades.
1x6 - Detour
March 14, 2013
Detectives Flynn and Vega investigate the death of a mortgage broker who was found strangled in his office parking lot.
1x7 - Out of the Past
March 21, 2013
The murder of a news shop owner leads detectives to a respected pediatric doctor with a secret past.
1x8 - Undertow
March 28, 2013
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.
1x9 - Framed
April 4, 2013
When a beautiful, young art aficionado is shot and killed, Detectives Flynn and Vega’s investigation proves that blood is indeed thicker than water.
1x10 - Fallen Angel
April 25, 2013
Detectives Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of a controversial and outspoken priest.
1x11 - Brute Force
May 2, 2013
There is no lack of suspects when a famous boxer is discovered stabbed to death in his own gym.
1x12 - Ruthless
May 9, 2013
Flynn and Vega identify a suspect in the death of an executive assistant, but there appears to be no motive.
1x13 - The One Who Got Away
May 16, 2013
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.
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