It seems the world can’t get enough of police chief Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland). The show premiered last September and quickly garnered an impressive viewership along with rave reviews.
Shortly after the season ended, it was renewed for a second season. And after nearly a year of waiting, Karl, Cassandra, and the rest of the people in the town of Gibsons.
What happened in Season One of Murder in a Small Town?
The show opens with Karl moving to the small town of Gibsons after being disillusioned from his work as a big-city police officer. He expects the job to by much different, but soon learns that life in a small town isn’t exactly paradise.
A slew of crimes require his special skill set, making him indispensable to the locals. Of course, it isn’t all bad. He finds himself falling for the town librarian, Cassandra Lee (Kristin Kreuk).
How did Season One of Murder in a Small Town end?
After a series of murders, Karl and his team finally figured out who was responsible. They tracked down the killer, and after a short standoff, took him into custody.
Despite having enough evidence to tie him to three murders, Karl wasn’t able to get more answers on how many other victims there were. Meanwhile, after a complicated romance, Karl and Cassandra finally reconciled.
All in all, it was a difficult run for Karl and the town of Gibsons, but ended on a happy note.
What is Murder in a Small Town Season Two about?
The town of Gibsons was hoping to put the whole business of murder behind it. But when a woman ends up dead, her ex-husband and a local father is the lead suspect.
Cassandra has followed up on her telling Karl she wants to run for the town council and wins the seat. Of course, if we know anything from the first season, it’s that this likely won’t be the only dead body, and things will get complicated for both Karl and Cassandra.
Who is in Season Two of Murder in a Small Town?
The highlight of season one was seeing Karl and Cassandra seal their relationship with a kiss.
Fans will be happy to know that the couple will return in season two, along with Sergeant Sid Sokolowski (Aaron Douglas), Isabella Harbud (Savonna Spracklin), and Constable Andy Kendrick (Fritzy-Klevans Destine).
Noah Reid returns as the high school art teacher whose love of art drove him to commit a series of crimes. And the late Malcolm-Jamal Warner guest stars as a protective father who is suspected of murder.
In addition, Marcia Gay Harden, Bethany Brown, Marci T. House, and Joshua Close will all be joining the cast with a slew of guest stars, including Camryn Manheim, Tyler Posey, Jamie Chung, and Sara Canning.
Is the show based on a book?
The show is based on the Karl Alberg series by L.R. Wright.
The first book in the series, The Suspect, was an Edgar-winning debut novel and was what the first season was largely based off of. In total, there are nine books in the series, with the last book, Acts of Murder, published in 1997.
That’s good news for fans as it means there are plenty more adventures for Karl and Cassandra to embark on in future seasons.
The Suspect
Where can I watch Murder in a Small Town?
The first episode of season two aired September 23, 2025. A new episode airs weekly with ten episodes scheduled. Both seasons are available to watch on Hulu.
