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I liked it as I like the hallmark mysteries and this reminded me of one of those - a romance battling with a murder to be the top story. The sets even reminded me of hallmark movies - very folksy. No, it's not going to be a critic darling show, one that gets the attention of the critics, but I like murder mysteries of all kinds so if you do too, you might like this. It has the vibes of a small town, if the small town was Cabot Cove. I find pilots to not always be the best and I do think there are things that can be improved but will let the first few episodes cook to give them a chance to develop.

I don't give any real consideration to the notion that "sleepy" when it comes to TV and movies means "boring". Yes there's a small town slow moving vibe to the pilot but what's wrong with that? American TV and films are often frenetic and loud. That also doesn't mean "exciting" or even good. I never pass up a slow moving film, it's gotta brew so the nuances rise to the top. I'm certainly happy to give this one some time. A nice blend of Canadian actors and a somewhat typical plot but I'm intrigued. The Sutherland progeny, well he has the perfect demeanor for this. I knew he was related just from the voice. If you like sleepy at its finest, check out the Jesse Stone films with Selleck. Those are the gold standard.

After just watching the pilot episode Murder in a Small Town, I was quite impressed with the simple plot of a murder that the small towns' new Police Chief was thrust into solving having recently joined the Gibsons Police force.

The new police chief. Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland) is an impressive murder investigator bringing his vast knowledge from a major city police force to the small quaint town of Gibsons.

Within the first episode we also get to know some of the characteristics of the other officers of the Gibsons police force, both rookies and seasoned police officers. All who look up to their new police chief, Karl Alberg.

One other key character in this new TV series is the town's librarian, Cassandra Lee (Kristin Kreuk) who meets Police Chief Karl Alberg through a dating web site service they both decided to subscribe to.

If the story line appears vaguely familiar to you (as it did to me) you may recall the previous former TV movie series Jessie Stone which delivered nine (9) TV films between 2005 and 2015 starring the aging but still appealing Tom Selleck. Sound familiar now?

Regardless whether or not Murder in a Small Town is trying to recapture some of the magic in the bottle of the Jesse Stone TV films, I really enjoyed this pilot episode and I am looking forward to the new story lines and the characters in the town of Gibsons.

I give the pilot a solid 8 out of 10 IMDb rating.

Review: Murder in a Small Town - A Missed Opportunity

I wanted Murder in a Small Town to be a great series. The premise had so much potential-a gripping murder mystery set in a quiet town where nothing ever happens, until it does. But after watching it, I couldn't help but feel that the writers missed a crucial opportunity to make this show truly engaging.

The biggest flaw? The pacing and believability of the murders. Instead of crafting a season-long, intricate mystery that keeps viewers hooked, the show opts for a new murder every other week. The result? A small town with an absurdly high crime rate that completely undermines the show's realism. How can we be invested in a "small-town murder mystery" when bodies are dropping at an unnatural rate? It starts feeling more like Murder, She Wrote on steroids rather than a compelling, believable drama.

What Murder in a Small Town should have done is build a single, well-developed murder case over the entire season. This would have allowed for deeper character development, better suspense, and a more immersive storytelling experience. Imagine the tension of slowly uncovering layers of a mystery, the red herrings, the twists, and the final shocking reveal-all building to something truly satisfying. Instead, we get a new case wrapped up every other episode, which makes it hard to care about any of them.

The show has potential, and it could be so much better. The writers need to step back and rethink their approach. A great mystery isn't just about the number of dead bodies-it's about making the audience care about solving the crime. Hopefully, they course-correct in the future, because there's a great show hidden somewhere in here.

I was pleasantly surprised to see Molly's Reach from the old Canadian TV show The Beachcombers. Although I haven't seen any other through-lines beside the town itself yet like with the characters from the old show, it brought me right back! Although i kind of wish they acknowledged this in some way. It does appear that they are trying to make it seem like an American town vs. Canadian. It's a little weird there is no nod to the prior inception of the town of Gibson but whatever.

Now that is out of the way, the show itself has a wonderful cast and am hooked after the first episode. It is a bit of a darker hallmarkesque show as others have stated. However, i dont find it as sacchrine as those shows/movies and I can't wait to watch the rest!

Big city detective moves across the country and becomes chief of police in a small Oceanside town with a small number of interesting subordinates under his command. . Doesn't this make anyone else think of Jesse Stone amd Paradise. I loved all of those Selleck movies, and hope this effort pans out as successful. It seems to have all the makings and so far I am enjoying this show very much. If the writers can come up with the necessary intriguing stories, I expect this series will be successful. Makes me wonder if those writers, as well as all the actors, are watching all those Jesse Stone movies.

I can think of worse things they might do.

Murder in a Small Town piqued my interest due to Kristin Kreuk, and lo and behold, she is paired with another Sutherland lad. I love small-town settings, and a murder mystery makes for a great combination. The first episode started out nicely: there's a murder, and the next-door elderly neighbor seems to be the culprit, but how and why? I liked that they elaborated on the characters and gave them a good backstory. I also liked that the show doesn't feel like the usual flashy, slick murder-mystery theme. But what intrigued me the most is the chemistry of the two leads: two 40-somethings with past experiences and baggage, trying love for the second time. Kreuk's Cassandra is feisty and bubbly, while Sutherland's Karl is this two-shirt type of detective. Together, they turn this small-town mystery into a slow-burn romance that's worth every twist.

At first, I thought this was a tad too gentle with a PBS kind of flavor or a better produced Hallmark flair. But after completing the first episode I was hooked and began to appreciate the characters. It is a procedural crime drama but not overbearing, or tasteless. I find the stories hold my interest and the relationship pieces are developing. I really was unfamiliar with the work of Rossif Sutherland ( Karl) or Kristen Kreuk (Cassandra) but they have good chemistry. This is a Canadian production so I am getting introduced to some good Canadian actors. In my opinion this show is definitely a win for Fox.

I found this show going down the rabbit hole on hulu because of sonething I watched. I absolutely loved the oddity of first episode which had a great storyline. I'm loving the non traditional sorta handsome, awkward sad sac in turmoil main character. Crazy thing is that all I'm seeing is his dad Donald. He looks like him, sounds like him, walks, talks, entire demeanor is his dad...t's kinda freaky! I'm in episode 3, and its getting a little boring but I'm committed.im not sure how I feel about the love interest, seems awkward but may grow on ne. Time will definately tell since I'm only 3 episodes in.

Had been looking forward to this after seeing the trailer. Turned out to be, like a previous reviewer stated, way too much like a bad Hallmark movie with a murder in the background. I've enjoyed the actors in other series, but here they really fell flat, but I think the script had more to do with it than anything. Rossif Sutherland was great in Three Pines, but it seemed like he was pretending to act in this. Kristen Kreuk's melodramatic character was absolutely unlikeable. The cinematography, plot, acting was all subpar. The episode felt like an attempt at a good show that just failed. I don't plan to watch another episode.

Kristin Kreuk not only has a wishy washy character but she makes it worse with her feeble acting and overuse of her eyes widening or batting her eyelashes. Her character needs a rewrite and recast. Please keep Rossif Sutherland is an accomplished and skilled actor but give his character a bit more of a backbone when it comes to his love interest. On the other hand, Rossif Sutherland is a talented and accomplished actor, bringing skill and presence to his role. However, his character could use some adjustments to make him more assertive, particularly in his interactions with his love interest, allowing for a more balanced and compelling dynamic.

Due to the hype and they title, I expected a mystery/police procedural set in a small Canadian town. I was happy to see Gibsons and Mlly's Reach, the setting of the Beachcombers of my childhood. I recognized Kreuk who I watched in Smallville way back when.

I'm 2 episodes in but it all went downhill from there. It seems to focus on the romance between Kreuk and the police chief (an actor who i'd never heard of) more than the mysteries and crimes. They dont seem to have much chemistry at all. I don't think i've seen the actor who plays the police chief in anything but he doesnt seem to have much range.

If you like Hallmark movies with the mystery portion taking a back seat, you might like this. Why oh why do writers (of both tv shows like this and books) think mystery buffs want romance? It might not have been so bad if they'd started the 2 leads out as friends who eventually got together by the end of the season but by starting it out in episode 1, they've ruined a possibly good Canadian mystery show.

The first episode was alright, but they kept harping on about the main character's relationship as if they didn't work going on or anywhere else to be besides together. Throughout the first episode it seemed like the main characters always had to be around each other. They also made the main character too perfect, chief of police/detective, perfect dad, perfect painter, perfect etc. If they had more detective work and less romance it could work better or if you're going to always the main two characters in the same scenes why not make her a detective or atleast work at the same police station.

Yes, this show seems like a slightly less jolly murder-mystery series from the Hallmark Channel. Yes, it's quite vanilla. But the one thing that bothers me the most is that one of the main characters, Kyle - who's the Chief of Police - behaves in an extremely insecure, awkward, and shy way, and that's rarely the profile of a Chief of Police. Someone with such a wimpy, languid, and lethargic personality doesn't climb the roles to become a chief of anything, let alone the police. His 6'6 height doesn't help if that's what the casting director thought the actor could bring to the part, as he's often slouching, which adds to the insecure look. It makes the story super hard to believe. He's even hard to understand at times because he speaks as if he didn't feel comfortable getting words out. I'd like to think this is how the character is written (thus, forcing the actor to play him that way) and not poor acting (he's a Sutherland, there's acting in his blood), but I haven't read the books that this series is based on to know if that's the case.

I'm still giving it a 6-star rating for two reasons: (1) I dig small town stories, and (2) Kristin Kreuk. I still don't know why she hasn't been featured in more movies and TV shows. She's got range, speaks eloquently without sounding pedantic (but can also be colloquial), and is subtle but precise with her facial expressions. She's not Meryl Streep, but is quite good, even better than a lot of today's popular actresses.

This show is a good watch if you are looking for something to play on the background while doing house chores or working on your laptop.

I feel like this show has a lot of potential! It already feels pretty solid at the start. I love the characters (& actors), the setting, and the premise. It's got charm, and plenty of heart.

I've read a lot of people saying that this show reminds them of a hallmark movie. I'm not someone who watches hallmark movies - too cheesy, not my thing. This show doesn't feel hallmark-y to me. It feels optimistic, but also honest. It sprinkles in some lovely humorous moments throughout the episodes as well.

I really hope we get more of this show because I am already invested in seeing where these characters take us. It's a show that makes me feel good while watching - makes me smile. And in the end, I think that's probably what a lot of us need in a show right now. I know I do.

I didn't know there was another Sutherland and now I know why....! I started watching it because I really like Kristin Kreuk and I know she has great chemistry with her co stars . Ok I didn't expect to find ever again the extraordinary chemistry she had with Jay Ryan on CW's Beauty and the Beast or even the really good one she had with Tom Welling in Smallvile, but with this Sutherland...ZERO chemistry. The whole TV series is like a hallmark crime mystery with a romantic subplot with zero chemistry. And I know it's not Kristin's fault. The lead (Karl) is not convicing at all. The actor mumbles and hunches all the time and looks like he has no confidence at all but you want me to believe that he is the Chief of police? Hilarious. I believe that if they had paired Kristin with another actor who would play this character more convincigly, it would be so watchable only for the romantic subplot....but this Beta male chief of police?? It's a no for me! 6 is only for the scenery and the adorable Kristin.

Murder in a Small Town is my new favorite show and Rossif Sutherland has become my new favorite actor. I love the juxtaposition of a tough guy police Chief who is unsure of himself as a dad and navigating a new mid-life relationship. Love the mystery each week, but love the chemistry between Karl and Cassandra even more. Their banter is so well written and acted. The entire cast is great and the dialogue is so natural and real. I also love the relationship between Sid and Karl. The "buddy cops" angle adds a nice dimension to the show.

They've also had some stellar guest stars in season one. I'm really hoping it's renewed for a second season! I want to see more of Rossif and Kristin and the whole cast.

I heard it was renewed for at least a second season, but I think I'll stop after one!

I really hate reviewing without watching everything, but it just didn't have much going for me. That in itself is a bit weird... I absolutely LOVE the whole "small town Sherriff" mystery thing.

I also think Sutherland is actually nailing his part... unfortunately the stories are pretty poorly written.

This isn't even approaching Agatha Christie territory! There are some major "derf" moments all over the place. And, I'm not a fan of the love interest or the actress playing her (Kreuk) for some reason. I loved her in Smallville... but not here! I think it's just her character... I just don't like the "love interest" inclusion.

I can live with "suspension of disbelief" but not poor writing. I think I'm One season and done.

This is one of those shows that should be on Hallmark channel and not network TV. Every episode is so light on story and the mystery so transparent. The problem is that show has no unique selling point. The main detective doesn't have a distinct skill that sets him apart from other cops. The pilot alluded to observation as his special power but the show seemed to abandon it. Rossif Sutherland lacks charm in the part. Scruffy hair and mumbling does not make for an engaging character. The show suffers from a trait that a lot of shows are going through at the moment and that is an underused supporting cast. The other cops at the station have so little to do that there is almost no point in even having them in the show. Sadly, it just a very weak concept for a show.

I agree that Murder in a Small Town has all the Hallmark Mystery vibes, but it's actually less stupid, less cheesy, more believable. Yet it leaves you with a warm feeling.

Rossif Sutherland is great as chief of police who is doing his best while finding murderers with the help of his driven colleagues. He's smart, but not weird or quirky.

Local librarian is no Aurora Teagarden: she's not messing with the investigation, but she helps when she can.

It's a good old murder mystery in a nice cozy setting. But the writers are not lazy (probably because it's based on books), they don't think the viewers have one brain cell left.

The writing is strong, the setting is brilliant, very strong leads, so this show is just great if you take it for what it is: good old murder mystery with no gory details or too much drama.

The first episode got me hooked. I really enjoyed the major plot lines and the casting of the main characters along with their secondary cohorts, but unfortunately, the more the series progressed, the more disappointed I became.

Having two careers that encompassed both the film world, as an assistant editor, and sitting in court proceedings listening to evidence and police procedures for hours on end as a court reporter, there were huge holes in both.

Continuity was lacking, the script often didn't make sense and was too corny or over-the-top in 'telling' rather than 'showing', several of the extras over-dramatised their scenes, there should've been more research done into police work and procedures, and as usual with a lot of North American drama, any true action was way over the top.

Directors and producers could learn a lot from the majority of their British, European and Australian counterparts, as subtle can often be more real and certainly more believable. Everyday storylines in TV series and movies should be as close to real life when it comes to reactions and dialogue; they don't need to be overly done as a way to drag viewers in.

I will watch the next series because I'm now invested in the main characters, but I really hope they focus more on making scenes more true-to-life and acting that's believable from guest characters.

Initially I was thrilled when I recognized Molly's Reach and the town of Gibsons, B. C. and saw that this show was a Global TV production that featured a mostly Canadian cast. But then in one of the episodes I saw one of the characters go to an ATM and extract what is clearly U. S. bills (yawn! Boring green bills) from the machine. Then later we hear characters refer to "state" and make increasingly more references to American-specific tropes. It felt like this Americanization of the series was an afterthought or something forced on the writers by one of the other producers involved midway through shooting; most likely culprit, Fox TV. We see British Columbia licence plates on cars, but too many gun-toting villains for it to be believable for a small town in B. C. The characters still do refer to the area as "The Sunshine Coast", which is very much a B. C. idiom. I would love to hear what really happened to force this change on this series that is based on a Canadian book.

There are so many recognizable Canadian actors featured here that I found myself playing "spot the Canuck" in each episode, and trying to tie the actors back to other shows (Canadian or American) from which they were best known. Starting with the leads, Rossif Sutherland (Three Pines) and Kristin Kreuk (Burden of Proof), and onto featured episode characters such as Stana Katic (Castle), Noah Reid (Schitt's Creek), Aaron Douglas (Battlestar Galactica), Alisha Newton (Heartland), R. H. Thomson (too numerous to mention) and others.

The series itself is a family-friendly crime drama, without overt or excessive violence, or cussing. Each episode focuses on exactly what the title offers, which is a bit of a stretch considering it all takes place in a small town of 5000 people; but, this is TV not real life. Remember "Murder, she wrote"? Who on earth would want to hang around with Jessica Fletcher, with the high probability you could end up dead? Karl Alberg (Sutherland) is the new police chief in town who has returned to his stomping grounds - he is low-key but a little worn down (we don't get much about his backstory in Season 1). Cassandra Lee (Kreuk) is a beautiful librarian with big plans for the town who meets the chief through a dating app. Sparks fly and the romance undergoes ups and downs as events unfurl and their pasts intervene. The acting is top notch (James Cromwell was superb, & I had no quibbles with Stana Katic's acting as others have had), the secondary characters (Sid Sokolowski, Edwina Yen, Andy Kendrick) are given real stories and quirks of their own that are given focus in various episodes. The B. C. location is beautiful and the weather is suitably temperamental in that it morphs from rain to snow all in a day with the pervasive grey skies a constant. There are small hints and subtexts that mirror today's issues - race & sex conflicts, DEI hiring and the political fallout of their policies, family dynamics, drug addiction - that make it rise above the usual bland TV family dramas.

I'm looking forward to Season 2 and hope it is renewed, and I really hope it is not watered down until it is indistinguishable from a Hallmark Movie.

The story is pretty good but the acting is worse than old soap operas. Omigosh, how did one show get that many sub-par actors? Rossif Douglas is no prize but he could get by being an "aww shucks" sheriff if he had the help from supporting cast but there's no help there. There is no, absolutely NO chemistry between the sheriff and his gal. There's no chemistry between anyone at the sheriff's office and there is no hope for the directing either. The director could improve some of the stiff acting (or replace them) and clean it up a little....like how many times did the reference of Jackson Pollock need to be used? Maybe someone could correct grammar as well. Overall, the show sux.