Murder in a Small Town Season 2: What we know about renewal
The Feed January 18, 2025 06:42 AM
Synopsis

Fox renews the Canadian mystery drama Murder in a Small Town for a second season. The show, based on L.R. Wright’s Karl Alberg book series, follows a detective who uncovers hidden secrets in a quiet coastal town. The cast, led by Rossif Sutherland, includes notable actors.

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Fox has announced the renewal of Murder in a Small Town for a second season. The mystery drama, originally aired on the Global Television Network in Canada, premiered on Fox in September 2024.

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Background

Murder in a Small Town is a Canadian mystery series inspired by L.R. Wright’s Karl Alberg book series. Fox secured the U.S. broadcasting rights for the show in late 2023. The drama portrays a detective who moves to a peaceful coastal town to escape the stress of big-city law enforcement. Despite the serene environment, he discovers hidden crimes requiring his investigative skills.

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Plot

The story revolves around Karl Alberg, played by Rossif Sutherland. Alberg relocates to a quiet coastal town seeking solace from a demanding career in urban policing. He soon learns that the seemingly peaceful location conceals dark secrets. The show focuses on his efforts to solve a series of murders that occur within the community.

Season 1

The first season featured Rossif Sutherland alongside Kristin Kreuk, James Cromwell and Stana Katic. Other cast members included Mya Lowe, Savonna Spracklin, Aaron Douglas and Fritzy-Klevans Destine. Ian Weir served as the head writer and executive producer.

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Production Team

The series is produced by Sepia Films with additional support from Fox Entertainment and Future Shack Entertainment. Nick Orchard, who initially optioned the Alberg books, is one of the executive producers. Morris Ruskin, Sharon Wisnia and Jon Cotton also contribute as executive producers under Mojo Global Arts.

FAQs


What is the premise of Murder in a Small Town?
The series follows Karl Alberg, a detective solving murders in a quiet coastal town while uncovering hidden community secrets.

Where can viewers watch Murder in a Small Town?
The show airs on Global Television Network in Canada and on Fox in the United States.
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