BellMediaPR.ca CTV Television @CTV_PR @CTV_Television @MotiveT V @LarkTV @kristinlehman1 – Kristin Lehman @TheLuigi_F – Louis Ferreira @HWarrenChristie – Warren Christie @LaurenHolly – Lauren Holly @BrendanJPenny – Brendan Penny THURSDAYS 10 Beginning March 6 Building on the success of the first season, Season 2 of CTV’s original crime drama MOTIVE stays true to form with its signature teaser, introducing the audience to both the killer and the victim at the start of each episode. It’s a unique twist that allows the viewer to actively follow along with the show and the detectives, as they put the pieces together to solve the ‘whydunit’ rather than the ‘whodunit.’ Season 2 brings 13 exciting new cases, with more complicated killers and intricate crime scenes. Homicide detective Angie Flynn (Kristin Lehman) is as determined as ever, and her pursuit for justice never falters. Her partner, Detective Oscar Vega (Louis Ferreira), continues to be her rock with his no-nonsense attitude and unconditional support. Detective Brian Lucas (Brendan Penny) is no longer the rookie at the station, a role he’s happy to hand over to the very keen and ambitious Ocer Wendy Sung (Valerie Tian). While Lucas maintains his sincere and earnest attitude, he finds himself challenged as his personal and professional lives start to collide. Sung becomes an enthusiastic new colleague for Lucas, yet this new working relationship causes him to question his own values. A new Team Commander shakes up the station with his hands-on approach. Confident and charismatic Mark Cross (Warren Christie), the bullpen’s new sergeant, shares a mysterious and strained connection with Angie, a connection she would prefer to leave in the past. As she attempts to keep the details of their relationship out of her professional life, she jeopardizes the trust she shares – and relies on – with Vega. Angie finds herself leaning on medical examiner Dr. Betty Rogers (Lauren Holly), and must find a way to work with Cross, even if it means confronting the truth – and the secret that drove them apart years ago. SEASON 2 EPISODIC SYNOPSES Episode 201 – “Raw Deal” Episode 204 – “Deception” Episode 207 – “Pitfall” Written by: Dennis Heaton to protect her family. While they work to determine the Written by: James Thorpe Flynn (Kristin Lehman) and Oscar Vega (Louis Written by: Katherine Collins Vega (Louis Ferreira) soon realize the scene was staged. The Directed by: David Frazee motive, Sergeant Cross (Warren Christie) asserts his Directed by: David Frazee Ferreira) uncover secrets of the young woman’s life Directed by: Fred Gerber more they learn about the crime, the more puzzling the motive Guest Stars: David Alpay (THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, THE BORGIAS), position, much to the disdain of Angie, and the tension Guest Stars: Corbin Bernsen (L.A. LAW, PSYCH, that strike a personal chord with Angie. This causes Guest Stars: Callum Keith Rennie (Fifty Shades of Grey, BATTLESTAR becomes. To fast-track the investigation, Angie calls in a favour Shawn Roberts (Resident Evil), and Amanda Crew (Jobs). doesn’t go unnoticed by Vega. Rookie Ocer Wendy Sung Major League), and Erica Cerra (EUREKA) her to take a more aggressive approach to finding GALACTICA, CALIFORNICATION), and Adam Greydon Reid (CONTINUUM) from prosecutor Samantha Turner (Laura Mennell), but is (Valerie Tian) joins the team and is warmly welcomed by answers, but Vega doesn’t agree with Angie’s tactics. unprepared for what Samantha demands in return. With Detectives Angie Flynn (Kristin Lehman) and Oscar Vega (Louis Ferreira) Detective Lucas (Brendan Penny). A case hits close to home for the Homicide team Meanwhile, Detective Lucas (Brendan Penny) and Detectives Angie Flynn (Kristin Lehman) and Oscar Vega (Louis Ferreira) increasing trouble on the home front, Detective Lucas (Brendan investigate a suspected suicide victim who may have had some unwelcome when the victim is one of their own, coroner Ocer Sung’s (Valerie Tian) work relationship starts are pulled away from Vega’s fathers wedding to investigate what looks like Penny) turns to Ocer Sung (Valerie Tian) for support. help ending his life. The victim had been methodically looking for someone Episode 203 – “Overboard” Dr. Matthews (Corbin Bernsen). Detectives Angie to take a personal turn. a skydiving jump gone wrong. But as the investigation proceeds, they realize before his death, and finding out who he was searching for will lead the Written by: Katherine Collins Flynn (Kristin Lehman) and Oscar Vega (Louis it was a homicide. The victim was drugged with high levels of opioids Episode 209 – “Abandoned” detectives to the motive. But Angie’s focus is compromised when charismatic Directed by: Mairzee Almas Ferreira) lead the investigation with dogged Episode 206 – “Bad Blonde” immediately before his death. With clues that indicate a compassionate Written by: Wil Zmak Sergeant Mark Cross (Warren Christie) joins the team as the new Commander. Guest Stars: Carlos Bernard (DALLAS, 24), Niall Matter determination, and Dr. Rogers (Lauren Holly) Written by: Dennis Heaton killer, the team realizes they have a challenging case on their hands. In an Directed by: TJ Scott He and Angie share a mysterious past but she’s not about to reveal any details (ARCTIC AIR, EUREKA), and Chelsea Hobbs (MAKE IT OR honours the memory of her friend by taking his Directed by: Sturla Gunnarsson eort to regain Vega’s personal trust, Angie shares a sensitive file about a Guest Stars: Jennifer Irwin (EASTBOUND & DOWN, STILL BREAK IT) place in a high-profile trial, only to discover that Guest Stars: Jason Dohring (VERONICA MARS, case she worked on with Sergeant Cross (Warren Christie) 10 years ago. STANDING), Max Lloyd-Jones (SWITCHED AT BIRTH), and Roger Episode 202 – “They Made Me a Criminal” Dr. Matthews may not be the person she thought RINGER), Brooke Nevin (BREAKOUT KINGS), and Cross (CONTINUUM, 24) Written by: Sarah Dodd A stunning socialite drowns after a celebration aboard her he was. Meanwhile, Sergeant Cross (Warren Corey Sevier (CEDAR GROVE) Episode 208 – “Angels with Dirty Faces” Directed by: Sturla Gunnarsson wealthy husband’s new yacht. Detectives Angie Flynn Christie) blurs the line between professional and Written by: Daegan Fryklind When the owner of a popular diner is killed in a kitchen explosion, Guest Stars: Jennifer Beals (Flashdance, THE L WORD), Martin Donovan (Kristin Lehman) and Oscar Vega (Louis Ferreira) learn about personal, which doesn’t sit well with Angie. When the Homicide team investigates a blood-soaked Directed by: Andy Mikita Detectives Angie Flynn (Kristin Lehman) and Oscar Vega (Louis (HOMELAND, BOSS, WEEDS), and Robert Roldan (SO YOU THINK YOU the victim and her secret lover, but things soon become more crime scene, the pressure is on to find a missing and Guest Stars: Paul Campbell (SPUN OUT, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA), Ferreira) discover that her controlling personality put her at odds CAN DANCE) complex, leading to an unlikely killer with an unexpected Episode 205 – “Dead End” badly injured bartender. Sergeant Cross (Warren Alexander Calvert (BATES MOTEL), and Laura Mennell with many people, including her son. The team learns that a motive. Throughout the investigation, Angie must deal with Written by: Derek Schreyer Christie) joins Detective Flynn (Kristin Lehman) in (APLHAS, SMALLVILLE) former employee had something the victim was determined to Detectives Angie Flynn (Kristin Lehman) and Oscar Vega (Louis Ferreira) increasing tension surrounding her relationship with Directed by: Andy Mikita the search, but feelings of guilt creep in when Flynn fight for, even at the cost of her life. Meanwhile, the pressure is on discover that what initially looks like a case of self-defense during a home Sergeant Cross (Warren Christie), as rumours about their Guest Stars: AJ Michalka (Super 8), and thinks of forging ahead without her trusted partner, When a young man is found unconscious after what appears to be an erotic for Angie to make a decision about being a character witness for invasion is actually something much more calculated. A surprising connection past spread throughout the team. Alexia Fast (Jack Reacher) Detective Vega (Louis Ferreira). With time running encounter gone wrong, Detectives Angie Flynn (Kristin Lehman) and Oscar Sergeant Cross (Warren Christie). Unsure of what to do, she between the victim and the killer demonstrates just how far a mother will go While investigating the ruthless murder of a out, the hope of finding the young man alive is shares the real truth about their past with Vega. promising high school senior, Detectives Angie diminishing. SEASON 2 EPISODIC SYNOPSES Episode 201 – “Raw Deal” Episode 204 – “Deception” Episode 207 – “Pitfall” Written by: Dennis Heaton to protect her family. While they work to determine the Written by: James Thorpe Flynn (Kristin Lehman) and Oscar Vega (Louis Written by: Katherine Collins Vega (Louis Ferreira) soon realize the scene was staged. The Directed by: David Frazee motive, Sergeant Cross (Warren Christie) asserts his Directed by: David Frazee Ferreira) uncover secrets of the young woman’s life Directed by: Fred Gerber more they learn about the crime, the more puzzling the motive Guest Stars: David Alpay (THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, THE BORGIAS), position, much to the disdain of Angie, and the tension Guest Stars: Corbin Bernsen (L.A. LAW, PSYCH, that strike a personal chord with Angie. This causes Guest Stars: Callum Keith Rennie (Fifty Shades of Grey, BATTLESTAR becomes. To fast-track the investigation, Angie calls in a favour Shawn Roberts (Resident Evil), and Amanda Crew (Jobs). doesn’t go unnoticed by Vega. Rookie Ocer Wendy Sung Major League), and Erica Cerra (EUREKA) her to take a more aggressive approach to finding GALACTICA, CALIFORNICATION), and Adam Greydon Reid (CONTINUUM) from prosecutor Samantha Turner (Laura Mennell), but is (Valerie Tian) joins the team and is warmly welcomed by answers, but Vega doesn’t agree with Angie’s tactics. unprepared for what Samantha demands in return.