Murder in a Small Town (TV series)

Not to be confused with the 1999 TV film with the same title, or the 2001 reality show Murder in Small Town X.

Murder in a Small Town
Created byIan Weir
Based onThe Alberg and Cassandra Mysteries
by L. R. Wright
Starring
ComposerJames Jandrisch
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Crystal Remmey
  • Nick Orchard
  • Tina Pehme
  • Kim Roberts
  • Jeff Wachtel
Running time42 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkGlobal
ReleaseSeptember 24, 2024 (2024-09-24) –
present (present)

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

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
  • Katey Wright, daughter of L.R. Wright, author of the mystery books on which the series is based[4]

Special Guest

Episodes

No.Title [7][8]Directed byWritten byOriginal release date [7][8]
1"The Suspect"Milan CheylovIan WeirSeptember 24, 2024 (2024-09-24)
2"Fall from Grace"Leslie HopeSherry WhiteOctober 1, 2024 (2024-10-01)
3"A Chill Rain"Leslie HopeIan WeirOctober 8, 2024 (2024-10-08)
4"Prized Possessions"Amanda TappingJennifer KennedyOctober 16, 2024 (2024-10-16)
5"A Touch of Panic"Amanda TappingLeonard DickOctober 23, 2024 (2024-10-23)
6"The Madness Method"Milan CheylovDennis Heaton & Sherry WhiteNovember 13, 2024 (2024-11-13)
7"Family Concerns"Milan CheylovIan WeirNovember 20, 2024 (2024-11-20)
8"Sleep While I Sing"Milan CheylovIan WeirNovember 27, 2024 (2024-11-27)

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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ a b c d Dickson, Courtney (October 1, 2024). "L.R. Wright's classic B.C.-based crime novels make TV debut". CBC News. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (January 16, 2025). "'Murder In A Small Town' Renewed For Season 2 By Fox". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ a b "Shows A-Z – Murder In A Small Town on Fox". The Futon Critic. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Murder in a Small Town – Listings". Zap2it. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "Murder in a Small Town: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  11. ^ "Murder in a Small Town: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
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