The Motive (2020)

Crime · Documentary · Mystery

In Jerusalem 1986, a 14-year-old boy shoots his family point-blank in their beds. Yet questions persist. In this docuseries, insiders come forward.

IMDb rating: 5.3 (1,957 votes)
Episode average: 6.0 ↑ +0.7 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Netflix
Language: HE
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Avi Samuel Self - Youth Investigator, Jerusalem Police Dept.
Yossi Arnon Self - Defense Attorney
Yossi Cohen Self - Head of Investigations, Jerusalem Police Dept.
Haim Siani Self - Forensics Detective
Shmuel Tiano Self - Psychiatrist
Mazal Freige Self - Teacher

Seasons

Season 1 (2020)

6.05 avg 4 episodes 6.4 → 5.6 35 min avg

Declining

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Episode #1.1	6.4	74
2	Episode #1.2	6.3	65
3	Episode #1.3	5.9	63
4	Episode #1.4	5.6	61