Murder in a Small Town

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The network has chosen to continue with the themes of murder, enigma, and suspense by announcing a second season for their popular murder mystery television series, “Murder in a Small Town.” This program, inspired by the books penned by author L.R. Wright, has proven to be a success for them. It’s not surprising that it has found favor with viewers, as crime dramas are often a favorite among TV audiences.

By the specified deadline, Fox has renewed “Murder in a Small Town” for a second season. This series features Rossif Sutherland and Kristin Kreuk in lead roles and is adapted from the Wright books. Approximately four to five of the nine existing books in the series were utilized for Season 1, leaving three or four more books’ worth of mysteries to be explored in the second season (and potentially beyond), giving viewers even more intriguing cases to delve into.

‘Murder in a Small Town’ Has Been a Big Hit For Fox

Brook Bowman, Executive Vice President of Dramatic Series Production and Development at Fox Television Network, shared these thoughts on the renewal:

“Brook Bowman, our top executive in charge of drama programming and development at Fox Television Network, spoke about the renewal.”

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“In reference to the renewal, here’s what Brook Bowman, EVP of Drama Programming & Development for Fox Television Network, had to say:

Excitedly, we are eager to provide another season of the captivating crime-solving skills of Karl Alberg, as showcased in Murder in a Small Town. We’ve thrived in our collaboration with Sepia [Films] and Future Shack [Entertainment], alongside an exceptionally skilled cast and crew, and we can hardly wait to uncover the upcoming adventures for our characters.

The series turned out to be a budget-friendly venture for Fox, as it was produced in Canada using a global co-production strategy, keeping each episode’s cost below $1 million. In an era where television viewership has been declining, all networks, streaming platforms, and studios are seeking affordable programming that can attract viewers, making this investment worthwhile. This strategy also allows them to air more expensive shows on their network.

Despite being relatively affordable, “Murder in a Small Town” has proven to be a significant success by contemporary TV standards on Fox. The series is among the Top 3 new shows for Fox content on Hulu streaming service and attracted 11 million viewers across all platforms during its premiere episode. Due to its budget-friendly production and distribution, it’s also rumored to have generated substantial revenue for Future Shack, the company responsible for its creation, which undoubtedly brings joy to everyone associated with the show.

Critical responses towards the series have been generally positive. The first season garnered a 70% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics collectively stating, “Murder in a Small Town is as comforting as a fireplace, yet filled with tantalizing mystery, delivering on its promises with competent storytelling.” Many reviewers praise the show for being an enjoyable watch that successfully leverages its genre’s conventions, without attempting to redefine it.

The initial season of “Murder in a Small Town” revolves around Karl Alberg, played by Sutherland, a man disillusioned with urban police work who seeks solace in a peaceful coastal town. However, tranquility is short-lived as the hidden secrets of his newfound home compel him to use his expertise to unravel a string of murders that are wreaking havoc on the community.

Murder In A Small Town‘s first season can be streamed on Hulu and Disney+

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2025-01-17 16:01