If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, Motive is available on streaming right now. Across 4 seasons, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. 89 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Watch Kristin Lehman work — the performance is a masterclass in restraint. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Motive earns its spot. Motive treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. 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. Kristin Lehman and Louis Ferreira lead a cast that never lets the mystery feel thin. 4 seasons (2013–2016) gave the story room most shows never get. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — Motive passes that test consistently. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, Motive will keep you hooked. If you have already watched Marcella, Motive is a natural next step. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Watch Kristin Lehman work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.

Motive wrapped up in 2016, created by Daniel Cerone — and 4 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.