8 Biggest Questions After Murder In A Small Town Season 1 Finale

Spoiler Alert for Murder in a Small Town episode 8, “Sleep While I Sing”Murder in a Small Town has a gripping season finale that gives its characters inspiring endings, but it leaves some questions unanswered. “Sleep While I Sing” also opens the possibility of new beginnings, leaving many questions unanswered. Rossif Sutherland’s Karl Alberg continued to grapple with the serial killer case that had Gibsons in a panic. The police chief progressed despite his severed connection to his best informant following Karl and Cassandra’s break-up in Murder in a Small Town season 6. They keep their distance in episode 7, but Cassandra’s connection to various suspects gets her entangled in yet another investigation.

Their proximity and the closing of season 1 forced the couple to reconcile their romance, with Karl and Cass sealing their reunion with a kiss. Still, they could face hurdles. Cassandra has a development in the mix that could cause tension between her and the police chief. The Murder in a Small Town finale also lays out possible futures for Sid (Aaron Douglas) and Corporal Yen (Mya Lowe), bringing supporting characters into the foreground as the series based on L. R. Wright’s Karl Alberg books rounds out its first chapter. Hopefully, the unconventional police procedural TV show stories can continue.

8 Does Cassandra Win Her Election Bid?

Cass Is Running For Town Council

One of the biggest questions to answer coming out of the Murder in a Small Town season finale is whether Cassandra will win her election bid. In her closing scene with Karl, Cassandra reveals that a career move is next for her, and the development makes sense, considering the librarian’s passion for the arts. Cassandra wants to expand the Gibsons and District Public Library to include an arts hub, but she reaches a block when her close friend Sadie Whitaker (Vic Michaelis) on the town council tells her the Phase 1 funding won’t get the votes it needs.

However, Cassandra surprised us when she told Karl in the idyllic Murder in a Small Town setting that she was considering a specialization in police oversight rather than the arts and culture committee. Cassandra’s passion for art draws her to Karl, but she also has a knack for helping her boyfriend with crimes. Cassandra’s development could officially instill her into the Gibsons police scene, giving her more openings to assist with Karl’s investigations, with potential opportunities for the couple to clash. Thus, one of the show’s most burning questions is, will Cass become Council Member Lee?

7 Will Sid Retire From The Police Force?

Sergeant Sid Sokolowski Is A Great Character

As Murder in a Small Town rounded out its first season, Sid and Corporal Yen discuss what’s on the horizon. When asked if he has any dreams, Sid jokes about paying his mortgage. Still, he then reveals that he would like to be head of security for a medical marijuana operation up the road. The sergeant suggests they pay well but only wants to make the change as he retires, suggesting he will stick around to earn his pension. Corporal Yen expresses her hope that development isn’t on the horizon anytime soon, which is a question that Sid leaves unanswered.

The interaction suggests that Sid may not stick around if the Murder in a Small Town story continues, but it’s possible that the series just wanted to give Sid a dream in case his story ended with the rest of the show after season 1. Sid also praises Yen for making the connection that allowed Karl to crack their serial killer case, showcasing his caring personality. If the series continues, the show’s creators can hone in on Sid’s story in season 2 to develop the show, building on the story of Sid’s sister revealed alongside Sally Dublin’s case.

6 How Many People Did Tommy Cummins Murder?

Noah Reid’s Character Likely Has Dozens Of Victims

While Gibsons is officially safe from Noah Reid’s Tommy Cummins, the case still has unsolved developments regarding Cummins’ past crimes. Corporal Yen connects Sally Dublin’s murder to previous cases in Seattle and Baton Rouge, which is how Karl was able to crack the case. The development revealed that Tommy Cummins had at least three victims, but several plot points suggest there were even more. When Karl returns to their first witness, Callum Hingle (Gardiner Miller), he makes the connection that Cummins’ art is his calling card when he sees Cummins’ portrait of Clyde.

After his realization, he visits Cummins’ art exhibit at the local art gallery, where Karl connects the unidentified victims from Seattle and Baton Rogue to two of Tommy’s paintings. The development confirms Tommy is their serial killer and that he could have the blood of dozens more victims on his hands. After Karl takes Cummins into custody, he unsuccessfully presses Tommy to tell him how many people he killed. The moment suggests Karl isn’t done with Tommy’s case, and the chief will continue investigating the serial killer’s crimes.

5 What’s Going On Between Yen And Kendrick?

At the end of episode 3, “A Chill Rain,” which features Stana Katic’s Murder in a Small Town Zoe Strachan character, something is in the air between Andy Kendrick (Fritzy-Klevans Destine) and Corporal Yen. The officers investigate local motels as they search for evidence of Zoe’s brother’s killer, and Kendrick overlooks a significant piece of evidence in the rented room. When Yen returns to the inn with Andy to see if he missed anything, she finds crucial evidence that her partner overlooked, despite his insistence that he thoroughly checked the room as she conducts her search.

The development creates a tense moment between Yen and Andy, for which the corporal apologizes after the case is closed. During the moment of reconciliation, Yen and Andy are withholding something. Andy suggests that Yen join him for tonight’s fantasy hockey league draft, which she vaguely declines, noting she prefers basketball. When Andy acknowledges that he let Yen down, she is suppressing tears, and there’s something left unsaid as Andy checks out for the night. However, Murder in a Small Town doesn’t follow up on what’s brewing between the partners.

4 Is Holly’s Friend Devon Okay?

Tommy Cummins Almost Kills Devon

After a close call with Tommy Cummins, we must know if Devon (Alisha Newton) is okay in Murder in a Small Town. Devon has a loving mother and a good friend in Dakota Guppy’s Holly, so she has a solid support system. Still, she experienced significant trauma in the season finale. After a string of weird run-ins between Devon and her art teacher, Cummins tells Devon he wants to show her something “special” and takes her to his home. When Cummins horrifically reveals his plan to make Devon his accomplice, she runs, and Tommy chases after her.

As things play out, Tommy nearly kills Devon. When Kendrick and Karl arrive on the scene, Tommy puts a knife to Devon’s throat as the officers hold him at gunpoint. While Devon makes it out alive, there’s no doubt that she is on a journey of recovery, similar to what Cassandra went through in Murder in a Small Town episode 5. Since there’s no check-in with her character at the end of the episode, Devon’s condition remains to be seen, but at least her mom will let up on Karl now that he saved her daughter.

3 Will Karl’s Other Daughter Like Gibsons?

Steph Will Join Holly And Karl In Gibsons

Just before Karl and Cassandra reconcile their Murder in a Small Town break-up, the police chief tells his ex-girlfriend that his daughter, Steph, is coming to town. The series establishes that Karl has two daughters when he and Cass start dating. However, neither of them lives with him, which changes when Karl’s daughter Holly gets in trouble at her school for using marijuana, and she comes to Gibsons as she navigates the fallout. Holly sticks around the rest of the season, embarking on a meaningful and protective friendship with Devon, but we’ve hardly heard from Steph.

In episode 1, Karl clarifies that he’s a divorced dad with baggage when he and Cassandra meet at Molly’s Reach. While the series hasn’t revealed what played out between Karl and the mother of his children, the narrative suggests that Karl feels like he could have done a better job as a husband and father. If Murder in a Small Town continues, Steph will join her father and sister in Gibsons. It would be fascinating to watch how Steph, Holly, and Karl get along, and their dynamic could finally reveal more about Karl’s past.

2 Will Karl & Cassandra’s Romance Last?

The Couple Came Together In The Series Finale

One of the most compelling questions following the Murder in a Small Town season finale is whether Karl and Cassandra’s romance will last. The couple parted ways in episode 6 but quickly settled their differences in just a couple of minutes at the end of episode 8. While the brief break-up and simple reconciliation sold the couple’s romance short, it was a necessary path to take since the series hasn’t been confirmed for season 2. However, if their story continues, Karl and Cassandra’s rushed reconciliation could cause them problems in the next outing.

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However, a detailed story update about Murder in a Small Town season 2 from TV Insider suggests the couple will make it work in the next installment. Executive producer Jeff Wachtel didn’t speak one way or the other about which way Cassandra’s election will lean, but he confirms that if she wins, it could cause the couple to confront their differences. While Wachtel suggests that Karl and Cass will continue to settle disputes, he indicates the couple’s focus is on harmonizing their perspectives instead of grappling with the decision to be together, meaning the couple is solid.

1 Will There Be A Murder In A Small Town Season 2?

It’s Difficult To Predict

The biggest question that Fox leaves with its Murder in a Small Town audience is whether the network will renew Sutherland and Kreuk’s show for season 2. The series had a positive reception from viewers. Still, it wasn’t a knock-out, leaving its fate in the balance. Murder in a Small Town garnered a 70% score on Rotten Tomatoes, which is respectable but not overwhelming enough to tip the scales. It’s still unclear how the short eight-episode series’ performance compares to other shows on the network, which will influence its standing.

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The series does have some assets. According to a report from Deadline, Murder in a Small Town is part of Fox’s low-cost international content model, and it’s done well in terms of its cost versus viewership ratio. The report suggests Sutherland’s series is an asset to Fox’s budget sheet with its modest international setup, a co-production with Global Television Network, so the network could likely make room for the series in 2025. Whatever happens next, the series leaves questions unanswered in the finale, but not so much so that it would cause outrage if the series ended.

Source: TV Insider, Rotten Tomatoes, Deadline

Detective Karl Alberg moves to a peaceful coastal town to recover from the emotional toll of big-city police work. However, a series of mysterious murders shatters the town’s tranquility. Alberg must rely on his investigative skills to uncover secrets buried in this seemingly idyllic community, as danger continues to surface.

Cast

Rossif Sutherland , Kristin Kreuk , Mya Lowe , Aaron Douglas , Savonna Spracklin , Fritzy-Klevans Destine , Fiona Vroom , Dakota Guppy , Paloma Kwiatkowski , Gardiner Millar , Crystal Balint , Alisha Newton , James Cromwell , Jonathan Whitesell , Tammy Gillis , Aaron Pearl

Character(s)

Karl Alberg , Cassandra Mitchell , Corporal Edwina Yen , Sergeant Sid Sokolowski , Isabella Harbud , Constable Andy Kendrick , Phyllis , Holly Alberg , Bree , Callum Hingle , Dr. Olive Duval , Devon Travis , George Wilcox , Riley Erlandson , Bronwen Travis , Kenny Mac

Release Date

September 24, 2024

Seasons

1

Creator(s)

Ian Weir

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