Motive - UK (Universal) PACE - NO SPOILERS

GillypootsGillypoots Posts: 6,788
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Has anyone else been following the new show 'Motive.' which started a few weeks ago?

I really enjoy it, as instead of the usual police procedural format, it shows you the killer and the victim at the start of the story and then the story unfolds from there. I am really enjoying it, and the cast is very good as well.
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  • MoreTearsMoreTears Posts: 7,025
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    A Canadian show, but I never bothered checking it out. It is a new take on the "procedural cop show," but it is still a procedural cop show.
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  • GillypootsGillypoots Posts: 6,788
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    Verence wrote: »

    Thank you for the update regarding a second season. I really enjoy this show. Sometimes it can be a bit predictable, but there are some very good twists in some of the storylines.
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    Gillypoots wrote: »
    Thank you for the update regarding a second season. I really enjoy this show. Sometimes it can be a bit predictable, but there are some very good twists in some of the storylines.

    As has been said in other places the idea of showing the killer and victim at the start has hints of Columbo about it.

    I'll give the show a go though
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    Gillypoots wrote: »
    Has anyone else been following the new show 'Motive.' which started a few weeks ago?

    I really enjoy it, as instead of the usual police procedural format, it shows you the killer and the victim at the start of the story and then the story unfolds from there. I am really enjoying it, and the cast is very good as well.


    Where have you been watching it?

    I notice Universal running trailers for it and it starts on there in June.

    I intend watching it.

    Thanks for the heads up.
  • GillypootsGillypoots Posts: 6,788
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    Petingo wrote: »
    Where have you been watching it?

    I notice Universal running trailers for it and it starts on there in June.

    I intend watching it.

    Thanks for the heads up.

    I have been watching it from elsewhere:cool:

    I'm sure you will enjoy it. I've just watched ep.12 and it was a really good story with a very unexpected twist.
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    Oh, I know wHat you mean, Gilly :o

    My lips are sealed ;)

    I look forward to watching it.
  • OrangecrabOrangecrab Posts: 1,311
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    Episode 1 of "Motive" premiered tonight in the UK on Universal channel, and will be repeated tomorrow and Sunday. I was unprepared for the format of the show and found it intriguing: in Columbo style, the killer and victim were immediately identified at the start of the episode, then the story alternated between the present time and flashbacks. The lead detective looks nothing like Columbo however, and is female for a start. I enjoyed it.
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    Verence wrote: »

    Ooh that's good news, I really enjoyed the 1st series.
  • carl.waringcarl.waring Posts: 35,579
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    Yeah. Quite a good - and certainly unique - show. Not sure if I have the time to watch it right now though. Maybe on a re-run. That said, NCIS does finish next week so there's a hole in my viewing schedule :D
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    Universal are currently running trailers for a repeat showing of Season 1

    Perhaps that is in preparation for Season 2
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    Verence wrote: »
    Universal are currently running trailers for a repeat showing of Season 1

    Perhaps that is in preparation for Season 2

    Motive Season 2 started March 6th 2014, episode entitled Raw Deal.

    Glad this is back, really liked Season 1, will watch Season 2 opener later today! :D
  • GillypootsGillypoots Posts: 6,788
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    xander63 wrote: »
    Motive Season 2 started March 6th 2014, episode entitled Raw Deal.

    Glad this is back, really liked Season 1, will watch Season 2 opener later today! :D

    Thank you for the heads up on this.

    Likewise, I will watch ep01 season 2 later on as well!;-)
  • VerenceVerence Posts: 104,577
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    The voiceover woman in the trailer for the Season 1 repeats calls it an American show :D
  • carl.waringcarl.waring Posts: 35,579
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    xander63 wrote: »
    Motive Season 2 started March 6th 2014, episode entitled Raw Deal.
    Not on Universal here in the UK it didn't.
    Verence wrote: »
    The voiceover woman in the trailer for the Season 1 repeats calls it an American show :D
    Well it is. It's just filmed in Canada. Like "Stargate" was, for example.
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    Not on Universal here in the UK it didn't.

    You're right, Motive Season 2 started on Canada's CTV on March 6th.

    Didn't make myself clear, my apologies for the confusion.
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    Well it is. It's just filmed in Canada. Like "Stargate" was, for example.

    Are you sure??

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motive_(TV_series)
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    I've watched half a dozen episodes, It's not massively grabbing - more of a time filler (I have it on my phone for train journeys etc).

    As procedurals go I much prefer Cracked
  • carl.waringcarl.waring Posts: 35,579
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    Verence wrote: »
    I was. As it turns out, I was also wrong :blush: (Like that's never happened before :p)
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    I was. As it turns out, I was also wrong :blush: (Like that's never happened before :p)

    These things happen to all of us :)
  • VerenceVerence Posts: 104,577
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    Saw a trailer for Season 2 on Universal last might

    I think it said June 9th
  • carl.waringcarl.waring Posts: 35,579
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    Confirmed by Digiguide too. On at 9pm.
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    Gillypoots wrote: »
    Has anyone else been following the new show 'Motive.' which started a few weeks ago?

    I really enjoy it, as instead of the usual police procedural format, it shows you the killer and the victim at the start of the story and then the story unfolds from there. I am really enjoying it, and the cast is very good as well.

    yes!!!! love it, I have managed to catch a re-run (I think) of series 1

    adore Detective Angie Flynn and love her relationship with Detective Vega and Lauren Holly and the medical examiner is brilliant
  • GillypootsGillypoots Posts: 6,788
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    olivej wrote: »
    yes!!!! love it, I have managed to catch a re-run (I think) of series 1

    adore Detective Angie Flynn and love her relationship with Detective Vega and Lauren Holly and the medical examiner is brilliant

    I'm following season 2 at the moment and the standard of storylines are still good.

    What I enjoy about this show is the occasional surprise twist that can be at the end of a story that you weren't expecting.
  • xander63xander63 Posts: 669
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    That was an excellent episode for the season ending finale, nicely ties up the story arc for 2 of the characters.

    Look forward to Season 3 now.
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