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The Motive

2020 – 2021Show1 season4 episodes

CrimeDocumentary
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes–30%

A gripping, moving documentary series about history and mystery.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Episodes

1 season · 4 episodes · best: S1E1 "Episode #1.1" 6.4

Episodes

6.1

Story

In Jerusalem 1986, a 14-year-old boy shoots his family point-blank in their beds. Yet questions persist. In this docuseries, insiders come forward.

Feels like

  • Israeli Docuseries
  • Family Murder
  • Psychological Thriller
  • True Crime
  • 1980s Jerusalem
  • Unanswered Questions
  • Insider Perspectives
  • Intriguing Mystery
  • Dark and Disturbing

Crew

Directors
Tali Shemesh, Asaf Sudry
Written by
Tali Shemesh, Asaf Sudry
Produced by
Tali Shemesh, Asaf Sudry
Music by
Assa Raviv, Tom Meira Armony

Everyone

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Facts

December 27, 2020 · January 18, 2021 · Ended

First aired
December 27, 2020
Last aired
January 18, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Original language
Hebrew
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Motive?"

Questions about The Motive

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Where can I stream The Motive?

Netflix

In the United States, The Motive streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Motive worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.3).

How long does it take to watch The Motive?

2 h

About 2 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 36 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2021.

Is The Motive in English?

Hebrew

No, it was made in Hebrew.