Murder in a Small Town is a Canadian crime drama series which premiered on Global in Canada, and Fox in the United States,[1][2] on September 24, 2024. It is based on the Alberg and Cassandra Mysteries, a series of B.C.-set crime novels by L. R. Wright.[3] It was filmed at Gibsons on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast.[4] In January 2025, the series was renewed for a second season by Fox.[5]
Cast and characters
Main
- Rossif Sutherland as Karl Alberg, a detective formerly of Minneapolis now serving as Chief of Police and solving murders in Gibsons, British Columbia[6][4]
- Kristin Kreuk as Cassandra Lee, a librarian who becomes a love interest for Alberg in the first episode[4]
Supporting
- Mya Lowe as Corporal Edwina Yen
- Savonna Spracklin as Isabella Harbud
- Aaron Douglas as Sergeant Sid Sokolowski
- Fritzy-Klevans Destine as Constable Andy Kendrick
- Dakota Guppy as Holly, Alberg's daughter
Special Guest
- James Cromwell as George Wilcox[3]
- Stana Katic as Zoe Strachan
Episodes
| No. | Title [7][8] | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [7][8] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The Suspect" | Milan Cheylov | Ian Weir | September 24, 2024 |
| 2 | "Fall from Grace" | Leslie Hope | Sherry White | October 1, 2024 |
| 3 | "A Chill Rain" | Leslie Hope | Ian Weir | October 8, 2024 |
| 4 | "Prized Possessions" | Amanda Tapping | Jennifer Kennedy | October 16, 2024 |
| 5 | "A Touch of Panic" | Amanda Tapping | Leonard Dick | October 23, 2024 |
| 6 | "The Madness Method" | Milan Cheylov | Dennis Heaton & Sherry White | November 13, 2024 |
| 7 | "Family Concerns" | Milan Cheylov | Ian Weir | November 20, 2024 |
| 8 | "Sleep While I Sing" | Milan Cheylov | Ian Weir | November 27, 2024 |
Production
Development
Originated by Soapbox Productions and co-produced with Sepia Films in association with Future Shack Entertainment, the series was directed by Milan Cheylov and written by Ian Weir.[1] Shooting locations included Molly's Reach, the Gibsons restaurant best known as a key setting in the Canadian comedy-drama series The Beachcombers.[6] On January 16, 2025, Fox renewed the series for a second season.[5]
Distribution
In the United States, the series was picked up by Fox in late 2023, for the 2024–2025 television season.[1][2] ITV Studios will distribute the series outside of the U.S and Canada.[9]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, Murder in a Small Town has an approval rating of 70% based on 10 critic reviews, with an average rating of 5.3/10.[10] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 56 out of 100 based on 7 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[11]
References
- ^ a b c "Fox picks up B.C.-shot crime drama, Murder in a Small Town, for upcoming fall lineup". CBC News. December 14, 2023. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ a b "Fox Orders 'Murder In A Small Town' Drama Series Starring Rossif Sutherland & Kristin Kreuk Under New International Content Strategy". Deadline Hollywood. December 14, 2023. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Otterson, Joe (March 19, 2024). "Fox Drama Series 'Murder in a Small Town' Adds Six to Cast, Including James Cromwell and Stana Katic". Variety. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ^ a b c Dickson, Courtney (October 1, 2024). "L.R. Wright's classic B.C.-based crime novels make TV debut". CBC News. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (January 16, 2025). "'Murder In A Small Town' Renewed For Season 2 By Fox". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
- ^ a b Gurney, Michael (February 23, 2024). "Art Beat: 'Murder in a Small Town' shoots at Molly's Reach". Coast Reporter. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ a b "Shows A-Z – Murder In A Small Town on Fox". The Futon Critic. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ a b "Murder in a Small Town – Listings". Zap2it. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ "ITV Studios unveils hand-picked selection of premium US, UK, Australian and Nordic-originated English Language drama for LA Screenings 2024". ITV Press Centre. May 16, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ^ "Murder in a Small Town: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ "Murder in a Small Town: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
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