Murder in a Small Town
Murder in a Small Town
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Murder in a Small Town

7.0
Yr 2024
Status Returning Series
Drama Crime
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Series Brief

Overview

Karl Alberg moves to a quiet coastal town to soothe a psyche that has been battered by big-city police work but finds himself needing to call upon all his skills to solve the murders that continue to wash up on his shore.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 70 /100

Murder in a Small Town is broadly recognized by critics as a cozy, comfort-watch procedural that prioritizes pleasant scenery, character chemistry, and a warm atmosphere over high-tension drama. Reviewers frequently compare its low-stakes tone to classic mystery shows and nostalgic early-2000s network dramas, noting that it feels akin to an inviting, gentle import series.

The lead performances from Rossif Sutherland and Kristin Kreuk earn praise for bringing warmth and charisma to the center of the show, blending light mystery with romance. While critics caution that viewers seeking intricate, puzzle-box investigations might find the plots a bit slow or predictable, most agree it succeeds as an enjoyable, breezy watch for fans of the genre.

“An easy-to-watch crime series with predictable plots, likable characters, some fun cameos, and nice scenery.”

“A low-stakes murder mystery wrapped in a warm sweater and a hug.”

“Combines mystery and romance for a perfectly enjoyable experience.”

“Lightly comedic, airy, and everything is centered around a quirky small town.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

FOX One Amazon Channel
US
StackTV Amazon Channel
CA
Hulu
US
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Spectrum On Demand
US
Global TV
CA
Why fans love it

The shift from urban chaos to coastal silence serves as the central tension in this 2024 crime drama. Based on a series of novels, the show centers on a detective seeking a quiet life who instead confronts a pattern of local violence. The pacing prioritizes the psychological toll of police work over quick resolutions, focusing on the friction between a gentle setting and the dark motives of its residents.

Rossif Sutherland plays the lead with a weary precision that underscores the series' commitment to character-driven storytelling. The atmosphere relies less on explosive action and more on the methodical unraveling of secrets hidden in plain sight. It is a procedural that asks how much of a person's past follows them into a new home, making the coastal scenery feel as isolating as it is beautiful.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 8
Longest run 18 eps
Rossif Sutherland
Rossif Sutherland
as Karl Alberg
18 episodes
Kristin Kreuk
Kristin Kreuk
as Cassandra Lee
18 episodes
Mya Lowe
Mya Lowe
as Corporal Edwina Yen
8 episodes
Aaron Douglas
Aaron Douglas
as Sergeant Sid Sokolowski
18 episodes
Fritzy-Klevans Destine
Fritzy-Klevans Destine
as Constable Andy Kendrick
8 episodes
Savonna Spracklin
Savonna Spracklin
as Isabella Harbud
18 episodes
Bethany Brown
Bethany Brown
as Laila Jackson
10 episodes
R.H. Thomson
R.H. Thomson
as Carlyle Burke
1 episode
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James Cromwell as George Wilcox 1 episode Fiona Vroom as Phyllis Diaz 14 episodes Cassandra Sawtell as Steph Alberg 3 episodes Jonathan Whitesell as Riley Erlandson 1 episode Jay Brazeau as Frank Erlandson 1 episode Paloma Kwiatkowski as Bree 10 episodes Marc-Anthony Massiah as Derek Farley 1 episode Daniel Ian Joeck as Technician 1 episode Marilyn Norry as Linda Ridding 1 episode Wanda Nowicki as Myra 1 episode Crystal Balint as Dr. Olive Duvall 3 episodes Malaika Hennie-Hamadi as Kayla Sabiston 1 episode Greyston Holt as Bobby Ransome 1 episode Nathan Witte as Ivan Sabiston 1 episode Jarod Joseph as Sam Sabiston 1 episode Arianna McGregor as Daisy 1 episode Nicole LaPlaca as Rose 1 episode Eman Osman as Bella 1 episode Garrett Quirk as Ronnie 1 episode Charlotte Kavanagh as Wanda Grear 1 episode Lucas Bryant as Roger Galbraith 3 episodes Stana Katic as Zoe Strachan 1 episode Ben Cotton as Benjamin Strachan 1 episode Shawn Youngchief as David Desrosiers 1 episode Nathaniel Shuker as Randy Desrosiers 1 episode Jill Morrison as Elsie Sokolowski 3 episodes Christine Lippa as Glenda Hughson 1 episode Walcott E. Morgan as Jerry 1 episode Asia Mattu as Medical Examiner 1 episode Chirag Naik as Forensics Guy 1 episode Erica Durance as Emma O'Brea 1 episode Dakota Guppy as Holly Alberg 11 episodes Brandi Alexander as Tonya Helenberger 1 episode Toby Levins as Charlie O'Brea 1 episode Eva Day as Gail 1 episode Jason Gray-Stanford as Blake Windsor 1 episode Vic Michaelis as Sadie Whitaker 3 episodes Devon Sawa as Gordon Murphy 1 episode Alisha Newton as Devon Travis 8 episodes Denzel Brooks as Earl 'Early' Groulx Jr. 1 episode Tara Blasco as Reporter 2 episodes Benjamin Rogers as Marty Stanz 1 episode Paula Patton as Dr. Elizabeth Lewis 1 episode Keenan Tracey as Shane Sloan 1 episode Noah Reid as Tommy Cummins 3 episodes Gardiner Millar as Callum Hingle 2 episodes Liza Huget as Mary Hingle 2 episodes Claire Friesen as Sally Dublin 2 episodes Kate Gajdosik as Reporter 2 episodes Quinten James as Jesse 2 episodes Paula Lindberg as Gail Galbraith 2 episodes Marcia Gay Harden as Mayor Christie Holman 7 episodes Marci T. House as Dr. Angela Clyburn 8 episodes Kymo Van Oers as Uncle Fred 2 episodes Emersyn Wright as Sophie Sokolowski 3 episodes Matthew Sears as Uniformed Officer 2 episodes Jodelle Ferland as Vanessa O'Keefe 6 episodes Joshua Close as Todd Loomis 3 episodes Kareem Malcolm as Officer Freddie Gainer 2 episodes Jeff Sanca as Trucker 2 episodes Sophia Powers as Liza Sokolowski 3 episodes Glynis Davies as Karen Park 2 episodes Greg Kean as Sean Van Der Mere 3 episodes Jacob Shoemay as Brett Holman 5 episodes Alex Duncan as Natalie Holman (uncredited) 3 episodes Corina Akeson as Willa Constantine 2 episodes Sasha Hayden as Doctor 2 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Construction Coordinator
Chad Calder
Clearances Coordinator
Raman Sihota
Gaffer
Cory Hodson
Director
Milan Cheylov Leslie Hope Amanda Tapping Shannon Kohli
Executive Producer
Milan Cheylov Sharon J. Wisnia Morris Ruskin
First Assistant Director
Steve Eathorne
Special Effects Coordinator
Tyler Shymkiw
Production Design
John Willett
"A" Camera Operator
Christopher C. Fisher
Colorist
Lionel Barton
Consulting Producer
Sherry White
Rigging Gaffer
Shem Ellis
Other
Cameron Sadler Cherie Smid
Script Supervisor
Ruby J. Munro
Key Grip
Ryder Nadeau
"B" Camera Operator
Dean Friss
Art Direction
Ross Dempster
Location Manager
Dana Herriott
In Memory Of
Donald Sutherland
Post Production Supervisor
Sheila Giroux
Costume Designer
Evan Shotropa
Set Costumer
Jacques Lamontagne
Editor
Jon Anctil Christopher A. Smith
Signal Match

Similarity

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

detective based on novel or book psychological drama
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
September 24, 2024
Status
Returning Series
Origin
CA, US
TMDB Votes
60