Will There Be a Season 3 of ‘Murder in a Small Town’? Here’s What We Know So Far

Renewal Status for Season 3

As of now, Fox has not officially renewed the series for a third season. Nonetheless, the outlook is promising. Season 2 has averaged 2.2 million viewers per episode, marking an 11% increase from Season 1, which drew 1.97 million viewers. Given the positive reception and the show's status as one of the networks few scripted dramas, there is reason for optimism.

Expected Cast for Season 3

Should the show return, it is likely that Rossif Sutherland and Kristin Kreuk will reprise their roles as Karl Alberg and Cassandra Lee. Other returning cast members could include Dakota Guppy as Holly, Aaron Douglas as Sid Sokolowski, and Bethany Brown as Layla. The return of Savonna Spracklin as Isabella and Marcia Gay Harden as Mayor Christy Holman remains uncertain, although the creators have expressed interest in bringing them back. Additional characters who could reappear include Cassandra Sawtell as Steph, Teryl Rothery as Helen, and Joshua Close as Todd Giroux.

What to Expect from Season 3

The direction of a third season will depend heavily on the outcomes of Season 2's finale. Executive producer Jeff Wachtel has shared that themes of family, inclusion, and personal growth will likely be explored further. Karls journey toward building stronger relationships with his children and confronting his past, especially his unresolved issues with his father, could become central to the story. Cassandras cautious approach to relationships and the secrets she keeps are also expected to play a significant role in shaping the narrative.

Season 3, if it happens, promises to expand on the personal and relational dynamics that have defined the series so far, offering a deeper look at both Karl and Cassandras vulnerabilities and growth.

Author: Zoe Harrison