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Without Motive is a mystery and drama TV series that premiered on ITV1 on October 2, 2000. It has 2 seasons and 12 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 6, aired on November 1, 2001.

Detective Constable Jack Mowbray has seen a lot of disturbing things on the job. But somehow the family man has never taken it home with him—until now. The brutal murder of a young woman in Bristol sets off a chain of events that may change Mowbray forever and tear his family apart. When the Bristol murder is linked to a series of recent killings, the investigating team grows to more than a dozen detectives and just as many petty jealousies and full-blown rivalries. Mowbray’s boss, DCS Henderson keeps the pressure on as it becomes clear that the latest killing will not be the last. Mowbray and his colleagues race to find a predator who will strike again—without apparent motive.

  • Mystery
  • Drama
  • Crime

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Episodes

12 episodes · 2 seasons

Series 1

2000 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 26 years ago

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    6. Episode 6

    Finale

    Mowbray takes himself off the case, goes on leave, and tries to patch things up with Sally and the kids. While he's gone, the police make an arrest. DCS Henderson believes he has his man but needs a confession to be sure.

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    5. Episode 5

    Another victim turns up, and morale among the investigating officers hits rock bottom. The stresses of the job force Mowbray to consult a therapist, but not before his actions drive Sally away from him. Adding to the pressure, the killer strikes again.

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    4. Episode 4

    The police pursue a number of leads, but Mowbray strongly suspects Robert Jackson, a delivery driver with a previous record of violence against women. Mowbray's boss disagrees, however, and the detective must decide whether to charge Jackson.

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    3. Episode 3

    Tensions deepen between Mowbray and his wife, as the police launch their investigation into the latest killing. The murdered woman, a student, worked part-time at a pizza restaurant, where the detectives establish a link with the first victim in Wales.

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    2. Episode 2

    A joint investigation begins into all four murders, but questions arise over the competency of the Welsh senior detective. Another murder back in Bristol breaks all the patterns of the previous killings--and comes uncomfortably close to Mowbray's family.

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    1. Episode 1

    A young woman is found murdered near the city's red-light district. Her husband quickly becomes the chief suspect, but DC Mowbray has his doubts. Meanwhile, the detectives learn about the brutal murder of three prostitutes in nearby south Wales.

Series 2

2001 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 25 years ago

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    6. Episode 6

    Finale

    Henderson realizes the killer has to be someone they all know. As Mowbray closes in on a suspect, he alerts his family to the danger. In the end, it's a race to see who can get to their target first.

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    5. Episode 5

    Jackson is released from prison and seeks to cash in on his celebrity, while the detectives have to sift through all the old evidence again. Finally, they get a breakthrough--a link between the latest killing and one of the Welsh murders.

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    4. Episode 4

    The investigation into the most recent murder brings about unforeseen consequences in high places. Cracks also begin to emerge in the case against Robert Jackson when Mowbray learns that crucial evidence had been suppressed.

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    3. Episode 3

    As Mowbray and Henderson head for trial, it appears that someone has been providing the prosecution with inside information. A senior police officer advises Mowbray to place truth over loyalty in the courtroom. Outside the courtroom, the killing continues.

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    2. Episode 2

    The team investigates whether the latest murder was a revenge killing, a challenge to the police, or a copycat. Meanwhile, Mowbray and Henderson face their own court trial, and the detective has to decide whom he can trust.

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    1. Episode 1

    Robert Jackson is convicted of murdering five women. A day later, another woman is killed in a similarly brutal manner. The detectives fall under pressure when questions arise about how Jackson had managed to slip through the police's net.

Cast & crew

  • Jim Alexander

    Steven

Without Motive FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Without Motive?

Without Motive has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on November 1, 2001.

When did the latest episode of Without Motive come out?

The most recent episode of Without Motive, Season 2 Episode 6, aired on November 1, 2001.

How many seasons of Without Motive are there?

Without Motive has 2 seasons with 12 episodes in total.

When did Without Motive first air?

Without Motive first aired on ITV1 on October 2, 2000.

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