# Murder in a Small Town Finally Hits Netflix US: Everything to Know Before Season 3 Arrives

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Published: 2026-08-20  
Updated: 2026-08-20  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Small towns, big secrets — *Murder in a Small Town* is officially making its way to American Netflix screens. After building buzz internationally, the FOX crime procedural lands in the US on **September 25, 2026**, bringing both existing seasons just ahead of its highly anticipated third season.

## Murder in a Small Town: Overview

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| **US Netflix Release** | September 25, 2026 |
| **Seasons Available** | 1 and 2 (18 episodes) |
| **Original Network** | FOX |
| **Based On** | Alberg and Cassandra Mysteries by L.R. Wright |
| **Lead Cast** | Rossif Sutherland, Kristin Kreuk |
| **Season 3 Status** | Wrapped filming, June 2026 |

## A Global Rollout Finally Reaches the US

*Murder in a Small Town* has been steadily expanding its Netflix footprint. The series first arrived on the platform in Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands back in March 2026, followed by a full UK debut in August. Its performance has been strong throughout — the show broke into the UK’s Top 10 shortly after release and previously spent two weeks in Australia’s Top 10, peaking at #2.

## What’s the Show About?

Based on the Edgar Award-winning novel series by Canadian author [L.R. Wright](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L._R._Wright), the show follows Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland), a burnt-out big-city detective who relocates to the quiet coastal town of Gibsons in the Pacific Northwest, hoping for a slower pace of life. Instead, he finds murder cases just as demanding — with a growing romantic connection to Cassandra (Kristin Kreuk), the town’s librarian, adding warmth to the darker mystery elements. While it started as a close book adaptation, the series has since branched into original storytelling as it heads into its third season.

## Who’s in the Cast?

Alongside Sutherland and Kreuk, the ensemble includes Marcia Gay Harden as Mayor Christie Holman, Aaron Douglas as Sergeant Sid Sokolowski, and a rotating list of guest stars including James Cromwell and Stana Katic. Season 3 adds Peter Gallagher in a new series-regular role, Rod Finlayson, per a Deadline report confirming the casting news.

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## FAQs

### **Q1. When does Murder in a Small Town arrive on Netflix in the US?**

Both existing seasons land on Netflix US on September 25, 2026.

### **Q2. Has Murder in a Small Town Season 3 finished filming?**

 Yes, Season 3 wrapped filming in June 2026 in British Columbia.