Murder in a Small Town — Key Facts
- Genre: Crime drama / mystery series
- Based On: The Alberg & Cassandra mystery novels by L.R. Wright, set in British Columbia
- Network / Platform: Premiered September 24 2024 on Fox Television Network in the United States and on Global Television Network in Canada
- Creators / Showrunners: Ian Weir (creator)
- Setting / Location: Fictional coastal town of Gibsons, British Columbia, Canada; filming took place on the Sunshine Coast of B.C.
- Premise: Detective Karl Alberg, formerly a big-city cop, moves to what seems like a peaceful small town to escape his past—but quickly discovers the town harbors dark secrets, and he pairs with librarian Cassandra Lee to unravel multiple murders.
- Main Cast:
- Rossif Sutherland as Karl Alberg
- Kristin Kreuk as Cassandra Lee
- (Additional supporting cast members)
- Season & Renewal Info: Season 1 consisted of eight episodes. In January 2025, Fox renewed the series for a Season 2 which premiered on September 23 2025.
- Filming Location Notes: The series was shot extensively in and around the real town of Gibsons, B.C. on the Sunshine Coast.
- Reception & Ratings:
- IMDb rating: approximately 6.8/10 based on over 5,000 user ratings
- Rotten Tomatoes approval rating: ~70% for Season 1
- What Makes It Stand Out: The juxtaposition of serene small-town life with cascading murder mysteries, a moody coastal atmosphere, and a partnership between a hardened detective and a bright local librarian anchors the show’s tone.