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, 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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