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Season 1 – Murder in a Small Town

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Karl Alberg moves to the idyllic coastal town of Gibsons to become the new police chief and soothe a psyche that has been battered by big-city police work. Unfortunately, the gentle paradise has more than its share of secrets, and Karl needs to call upon all the skills that made him a world-class detective in solving the murders that, even in this seemingly idyllic setting, continue to wash up on his shore. Cassandra, a local librarian, becomes Alberg's muse, foil and romantic interest. The show is based on the Edgar Award-winning, nine-book "Karl Alberg" series by acclaimed novelist L.R. Wright.
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Murder in a Small Town — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Cozy as a fireplace with a dash of lethal intrigue, Murder in a Small Town fulfills its modest aims with solid execution.

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Angie Han The Hollywood Reporter 09/27/2024
If anything, the most notable quality of Murder in a Small Town, created by Ian Weir and based on the novels by L.R. Wright, is the general vibe exemplified by the hamlet’s perpetual drizzle: gray and chilly, but too soft to seem all that harsh. Go to Full Review Aramide Tinubu Variety 09/25/2024
Charmingly predictable with a sliver of edge, the show is an all-inclusive crowd-pleaser. Go to Full Review Devan Suber AV Club 09/18/2024
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If it’s a little obvious in its intentions, it’s just a simple pleasure to be around these actors for an hour or so. And frankly, that’s its own kind of achievement. Go to Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba 10/17/2024
One might describe it as a cozy murder mystery, but I’d call it meek. It’s a murder show that someone seems determined to make as un-upsetting as possible. It’s practically a hug, albeit one with a dead body (always murdered off-screen) Go to Full Review Bill Brioux Brioux.tv 10/03/2024
Murder in a Small Town is light on plot but heavy on atmosphere and character study, more British in its storytelling, which works for me. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 09/26/2024
Murder In A Small Town is both a murder mystery series and a romance series. Can the two mesh? So far, it has, mainly thanks to the chemistry between Sutherland and Kreuk. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Henry R @HenryT Aug 9 Cosy Crime, background acting is distractingly bad and cheesy! Series one episode two the ladies acting discovering the body was really cringe!! Not sure if this is the director or not? The main cast are so good and this has much better potential. Will see if anything changes See more Lisa Frances J @RT56599985 Jan 13 Love this show! Great characters, beautiful town, interesting crimes. See more tm11999 M @tm11999 Dec 28 donald sutherlands boy plays a slow moving detective who manages to get lana lang and her teenage bottom interested in bumping uglies with him while they solve countless murders in the small town of gibsons BC? super cute hybrid kreuk still doesn't have any babies and she's now 43, times running out. good show you can watch this. See more Douglas M. @voiceinthewilds Dec 7 The coastal township is one the lead characters in this wonderfully inventive show. It is a procedural to be sure but the characters interact with a true felt empathy and caring that grows with each show. The pace is much more akin to the BBC ethos which I like. I want to get to know the characters as much as I want to see each week's mystery solved. See more JD G @RT57203718 Nov 22 This show is superb. Excellent cast. Excellent stories. I hope it lasts many years. Just great police drama with great character development. Bravo. Season 2 is even better. Love it See more Clay M @RT82884275 Nov 12 The two lead actors have absolutely no chemistry with each other. It is just not "believable." They simply don't seem like a real couple, and Kristin Kreuk is totally overacting. She might do better in a hallmark movie. I just can't take it. See more Read all reviews
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Ian Weir

Creator

Rossif Sutherland

Karl Alberg

Kristin Kreuk

Cassandra Lee

Mya Lowe

Corporal Edwina Yen

Aaron Douglas

Sergeant Sid Sokolowski

Fritzy-Klevans Destine

Constable Andy Kendrick

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 24, 2024 The Suspect When a longtime resident of the town ends up bludgeoned to death in his own home, Alberg must determine if another longtime resident is to blame; Alberg meets local librarian, Casandra Lee, for a first date. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 1, 2024 Fall From Grace While celebrating their high school reunion, several former classmates of Cassandra's discover a dead body at the marina, which leads Alberg on an investigation into whom the dead resident of Gibsons was and who is responsible for the murder. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 8, 2024 A Chill Rain Zoe Strachan, a resident of Gibson, is confronted by her estranged brother Benjamin, who claims to be in financial trouble; when a dead body that matches Benjamin's description is discovered, Alberg begins the search for the killer. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 15, 2024 Prized Possessions At a fundraiser for her arts center, Cassandra reunites with a childhood friend who later discovers that her husband has gone missing and that a crime scene has unfolded in her home. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 22, 2024 A Touch of Panic When Cassandra is placed in a life-threatening situation, Alberg and the Gibson Police Department work to find the culprit responsible. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 12, 2024 The Madness Method A murder suspect's psychiatrist notifies Alberg of a potential threat after receiving a haunting text message. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 19, 2024 Family Concerns Detective Alberg examines the mysterious deaths of two women, each found in the forest with their bodies arranged in eerily similar poses. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 26, 2024 Sleep While I Sing The investigation to find a possible serial killer in Gibsons continues; Alberg and his team piece together clues and discover an unusual pattern that relates back to familiar works of art. Details

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Season Info

Director
Milan Cheylov, Amanda Tapping, Dick Wolf, Leslie Hope
Creator
Ian Weir
Executive Producer
Ian Weir, Milan Cheylov, Nick Orchard, Morris Ruskin, Sharon Wisnia, Jon Cotton
Screenwriter
Jennifer Kennedy, Leonard Dick, Dennis Heaton, Ian Weir, Sherry White
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (L|D|S|V)
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 24, 2024
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