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In the United States, you can rent or buy Motive from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 7 other countries, but not in the United States.
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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.
Non-Linear Crime ProceduralDual-Timeline MysteryPsychological ThrillerGritty Police DramaComplex Character StudyIntricate Plot ConstructionSuspenseful AtmosphereModern Noir Elements
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Is Motive worth watching?
63
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.5 and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (76 out of 100) than critics (53).
Is Motive okay for kids?
TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery
Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
How long does it take to watch Motive?
38 h
About 38 hours: 52 episodes in 4 seasons of about 44 minutes each, aired from 2013 to 2016.
What tropes does Motive use?
Bitch in Sheep's ClothingString TheoryPunk in the TrunkDull SurpriseWatch the Paint JobDogged Nice GuyAutopsy Snack TimeImperiled in PregnancySympathetic MurdererOff with His Head!Reusable Lighter TossAngry Guard Dogand 133 more
TV Tropes lists 145 tropes for it, including Bitch in Sheep's Clothing, String Theory, and Punk in the Trunk.