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ThiHannah Swensen's 14th mystery delivers fun characters and some courtroom drama, but Eric and Andrea agree the mystery itself is weaker than fans deserve. The killer is obvious from the moment they appear on screen, there are no real suspects, and Hannah's character feels like she's lost some of that strong, independent edge from earlier movies.

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• Eric gives this one a 2.5 out of 5 — slightly better than the last Hannah movie but still missing what made the...

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Eric and Andrea are reviewing The Way Home Season 4 Episode 4, and they are not on the same page. Eric calls this his favorite episode of the season so far, while Andrea is still only halfway into the pond. Nick time travels to the 1920s, someone wants Kat dead, and the tarot cards Tessa steals might actually mean something.

What you'll hear:

• Why Nick singing with the Augustine brothers at the speakeasy might be the best Nick moment of th...

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Robin Bernheim created Hallmark's biggest mystery franchise — Mystery 101 — and it was only supposed to be a one-off movie. Now she's back with You're Killing Me, a cross-generational cozy mystery starring Brooke Shields and debuting on Acorn TV May 18th. And Brooke herself picked the two-female-lead concept over the traditional cozy mystery formula.

What you'll hear in this interview:

•       How Robin went from forty years in the business to getting Mystery 101 greenlit at Hallmark — and why it was never supposed to...

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Hope Valley 1874 wraps its first season with Episode 8 — "All That Glitters" — and Eric and Andrea have thoughts. There was a twist nobody saw coming, a boarding house dance that actually delivered, and a season-ending cliffhanger that one of us thinks is completely contrived. Season 2 is confirmed, but did this finale earn it?

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•       The robbery twist: why Tom's former employee being the thief was a genuinely satisfying surprise — and why we were both convinced it was the British...

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All’s Fair in Love and Mahjong hit Hallmark with a cultural controversy before a single frame aired — and then Hallmark went completely silent. Eric and Andrea watched the movie, gave it four stars, and have a lot to say about both the film and the network’s baffling decision to go dark when they could have controlled the who...

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Dell just got thrown from her horse at the end of The Way Home Episode 4 — and she may have seen Colton in the woods right before it happened. Meanwhile, Julian is quietly reading Shakespeare's The Tempest, and we think that's not a coincidence at all.

•       Why Thomas showing up again has Eric half-convinced the entire show might be taking place inside Jacob's head — and why Andrea is absolutely not going along with that theory

•       Nick is back in Port Haven, and both of us a...

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Roan Curtis is making her proper Hallmark debut in Hope Valley 1874 — and she’s bringing everything: a love triangle fans can’t stop arguing about, a musical friendship with Jill Hennessy that turned into green room jam sessions, and the self-awareness to admit she would not last five minutes in 1874.

WHAT YOU’LL SEE

•       Why Hope Valley 1874 feels like Roan’s real introduction to Hallmark — and how the show’s on-screen warmth reflects what’s genuinely happening off-camera

•       The truth...

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Hope Valley 1874 Episode 7 had everything it needed to be the best episode of the season — a hostage situation, a tense Mountie standoff in the woods, and a slow-burn romance finally showing its hand. So why did we finish it feeling kind of empty? Eric and Andrea break down what worked, what completely fizzled, and whether they'll be back for Season 2.

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR

•       The Mountie standoff in the woods: three crooked ranchers, a big build-up, and a resolution so antic...

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Kentucky Roses was the most hyped Hallmark movie of the year — and Odette Annable is the reason it paid off. Eric gives it a 4 out of 5 and Andrea gives it a 4.5, but it’s the moments neither of them expected that have both of them talking.

•       Why Odette Annable’s nonverbal performance in Kentucky Roses had Eric completely reversing his skepticism — and the specific moments that made her feel genuinely, authentically real

•       The one line of dialogue that stopped both hosts cold: a bold c...

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The Way Home Season 4 has done something the last two seasons struggled to do — it’s making us actually care again. Episode 3, “Dust in the Wind,” is the most layered installment yet, and Eric and Andrea have a lot of feelings about it. Chief among them: Fern is not who she appears to be, and someone needs to talk about the Cassie theory.

What you’ll see in this episode:

•       Why Season 4 feels more focused than Seasons 2 and 3...

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Eric and Andrea are back in Hope Valley — 1874 edition. Episode 6, "Common Ground," gives us a boarding house with actual curtains, a courtroom scene that lands, a horse that does not, and Rebecca finally hitting a wall. Literally. Two episodes left in season one and things are starting to come together. Mostly.

What we liked: the boarding house is looking genuinely charming, Benjamin Ayres and that horse had a very short introduction, Alexander's courtroom ruling surprised us in the best way, and Hattie de...

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🚐 An activities director with a tumbleweed soul. A woman who needs to finally take the leap. A vintage van, a grandma on a mission, and the song that makes everyone think of The Notebook. This one had us from the first five minutes.

This week Eric and Andrea are reviewing I’ll Be Seeing You, Hallmark’s road trip romance starring Tyler Hynes, Stacey Farber, and Christine Ebersole. When a work errand derails Amy’s plans for a quiet weekend with her grandma...

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Young Fern showed up in 1925, called Kat “Kitty Cat,” and immediately became our favorite character in the entire series. This is The Way Home we’ve been waiting for.

Eric and Andrea dive into Season 4, Episode 2 — “Blinded by the Light” — where Kat lands in a new era of Port Haven history and the mysteries are stacking up fast. In a role reversal from their usual dynamic, Andrea is all in, and even the show’s biggest skeptic (Eric) has to admit: this season is delive...

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Eric and Andrea are back to break down Episode 5 of Hallmark's new frontier drama — "Finally Home" — and they've got thoughts. Rebecca finally opens up to Tom about who she's running from (spoiler: it's complicated and it's 1874), Clayton and Olivia get a little steamy over some woodworking, Alexander is trying to keep his cool, and Hattie gets a safe cracker who really wants his full dollar. Plus, the kids get lost in the woods and encounter a wolf — and let's just say Andrea's reaction is... not wh...

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💌 A teacher and an archivist decode Revolutionary War-era love letters in Philadelphia. Likeable leads, a fun premise — and a script that couldn't quite get out of its own way.

Eric and Andrea review To Philly with Love, starring Rebecca Dalton and Stephen Huszar. Andrea gives it a 2-star verdict. Eric lands in a similar place. Both of us really liked the leads and wanted them to have a better movie to be in.

What worked: Rebecca and Stephen were charming toget...

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Kat and Alice both fall in the pond — and come out in two different timelines, face-to-face with Fern. That ending alone has us hyped for the final season of The Way Home.

Eric and Andrea break down The Way Home Season 4, Episode 1 — the start of the FINAL season. Andrea is fully back on board and loved the premiere. Eric is more skeptical, and this episode didn't change his mind about Kat.

What worked: the graduation flashbacks and the return of “Down b...

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A piano appears in the park. Nobody knows who put it there. And somehow this turns into one of the best Hallmark movies of 2026.

This week we’re reviewing A Little Park Music starring Lacey J. Malley and Beau Mirchoff. When a mysterious piano shows up in the town gazebo and interferes with city business, uptight City Manager Ali is forced to team up with by-the-book rookie cop Ryan to get rid of it — only to discover that music, and love...

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The goats delivered. The humans? It’s complicated.

This week we’re back in Hope Valley for “Trading Places” — the episode where Rebecca applies her medical skills after Nash breaks his leg, strikes an accidental bargain to plow a field for lumber, and somehow ends up doing the job of about six people at once. We break down what we loved (that field plowing scene, the dinner bet, the Tom and Rebecca dynamic quietly inching forward), what felt like filler, and why th...

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This week we’re reviewing A Season to Blossom, Hallmark’s spring romance starring Emily Tennant and Carlo Marx. An aspiring writer returns to sell her late grandmother’s bookstore, rediscovers her voice and her roots, and finds herself falling for her childhood crush all over again. It’s the old-school Hallmark comfort we’ve been craving — and it actually feels like spring.

We break down why the chemistry between the leads is so believable, why the seasonal living themes hit harder than you’d e...

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Eric and Andrea are back with their review of Hope Valley 1874 Episode 3, "Good Prospects." Rebecca's mess tent, the Olivia/Alexander/Clayton love triangle, a standout new character in Phoebe the beekeeper, and why Bethany Joy Lenz is simply operating at a different level than everyone else on screen.

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Eric and Andrea are back in 1874 for Episode 2 of Hope Valley 1874, "All in a Dream," and things are starting to pick up. Rebecca gets resourceful when Tom shuts her down on lumber for the boarding house, Mounty Alexander steps in to mediate a rancher vs. prospector conflict, and we're getting our first real hints at what Rebecca is running from.

The verdict? It's better than the premiere. Bethany Joy Lenz continues to carry every scene with her nonverbals and pure enthusiasm for...

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Eric and Andrea review A Royal Setting starring Jen Lilley and Dan Jeannotte, and this one didn't land. Despite two charming leads and an entertaining supporting cast, A Royal Setting checks every single royal movie box without bringing anything new to the table. Fake country, questionable accent, overbearing royal assistant, commoner gets sent away, commoner comes back. You've seen it before. You'll see it again.

The highlight? The royal guard (Fred/George, as Andrea dubbed him), who stole every scene he was...

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In this episode, we’re breaking down the latest from the Spring Into Love lineup and diving into a brand-new period drama! We start with an honest review of "Two for Tee," starring Janel Parrish and Chris McNally. We discuss the "save the community center" trope, the surprisingly mature and realistic dialogue, and whether the lead pairing delivered the chemistry we were looking for.

Then, we head to the frontier for the series premiere of "Hope Valley 1874"...

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In this exclusive interview, beloved actress Jen Lilley (Days of Our Lives, General Hospital) sits down to discuss her incredible journey from soap opera veteran to Hallmark Channel royalty.

Jen pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes world of daytime television, revealing the intense pressure of memorizing 40 pages of dialogue a day and the brutal reality of being "recast" without warning. She also addresses the elephant in the room: her move to GAC (Great American Family)...

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Is there any Hallmark pairing more iconic than Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith? From their beloved roles as Rosemary and Lee in When Calls the Heart to their many standalone rom-coms and mysteries, we are diving deep into their entire filmography.

In this episode, we review their most famous collaborations, discussing why their "oil and water" chemistry works so well and which movies are must-watches (and which ones you might want to skip). We’re breaking down the writing, the comedic timing, an...

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In this episode of the Hallmark Mysteries and More podcast, hosts Art and Andrea take a deep dive into the latest Hannah Swensen Mystery: Sugar and Spice. While the duo loves a good costume party and a "closed-room" murder mystery, this installment left them craving more substance and a lot less predictability.

We break down everything from the extravagant costumes (shoutout to the mermaid look!) to the disappointing lack of screen time for Victor Webster. Is the series suffering from the loss...

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Are you wondering if Stars Between Us or Romance at Hope Ranch should be on your weekend watchlist? Eric and Andrea dive deep into these two Hallmark features to see if they deliver the "Happily Ever After" we crave—or if they’re just plain "Meh."

In this episode of Hallmark, Mysteries, and More, we get honest about the lack of chemistry in Stars Between Us, despite the stunning celestial backdrop. Then, we head over to New...

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In this episode, we dive deep into the 2022 Hallmark classic, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted by Murder. As the final film featuring Candace Cameron Bure in the titular role, we explore whether this "spooky" installment lived up to the hype or leaned a little too far into Scooby-Doo territory.

We break down the intricate plot involving a cold case from Aurora and Sally’s teenage years, the return of the Real Murders Club, and the eerie atmosphere of the Lawrence house. Pl...

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Is February 2026 the best month in Hallmark history? In today’s episode of The Way to You Podcast, Eric and Andrea dive deep into two of the biggest releases of the month: the New York City subway romance "The Way to You" and the mystical mixology of "Because of Cupid."

We break down why one of these films earned a rare 5-star rating and is already being called a "Hallmark Hall of Fame" contender, while the ot...

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Is The Julius House truly the peak of the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries, or are we just blinded by nostalgia? In today’s episode, Andrea and Eric dive deep into the fourth installment of the iconic Hallmark series.

We’re breaking down everything from the "shady" backgrounds in our own studios to the questionable acting choices of Candace Cameron Bure. We discuss the 12-year (or was it 4-year?) time jump, the baffling common sense of the villains, and why the Real Murders Club cont...

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Andrea and Eric are back to break down the final waves of the Hallmark Channel Winter Escapes programming event! In this episode, we dive deep into the hit Missing the Boat, starring Kristoffer Polaha and Emilie Ullerup. Was the chemistry as electric as we hoped, or did this Italian cruise romance sink in the Aegean?

We also discuss the surprise "mystery" rom-com Rescued by Love starring Rachael Leigh Cook and Luke Macfarlane.

We also rank the entire January...

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In this conversation, the "King of Hallmark" himself, Kristoffer Polaha, sits down to discuss his expansive career, his artistic philosophy, and the future of the fan-favorite series, Mystery 101.

Kris dives deep into his approach to acting, explaining why he treats every Hallmark script with the same intensity as a Martin Scorsese film. He shares the "secret sauce" behind his on-screen chemistry with co-stars like Jill Wagner and Amelia Dell, and provides a rare look into his directorial debut...

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Are you suffering from the winter blues? We certainly are. In this episode, Eric and Andrea sit down to escape reality and review two very different international Hallmark adventures: A Melbourne Match and Love on the Amazon.

We start by discussing the current state of streaming, including rumors about Hallmark+ removing classic mystery shows and how hard it is to keep up with the changing platforms.

Then, we dive into the reviews:

✈️ A Melbourne Match: W...

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Hallmark January movies are usually where joy goes to die, but  Lost in Paradise just changed the game. Hallmark stranded Lacey Chabert and Ian Harding on a tropical island in Fiji, and somehow, it resulted in the best banter I’ve heard in years!

In this review, we’re breaking down why this is Hallmark’s perfect apology for years of disappointing January releases (looking at you, Love on the Right Course). We discuss the undeniable chemistry between Lacey and Ian, the surprisi...

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The 2025 Hallmark Christmas season is officially a wrap! With a unique slate of just 24 movies, we are breaking down the good, the bad, and the surprisingly emotional moments of the season.

In this episode, Andrea and I reveal our Top 5 Hallmark Christmas Movies of 2025. We debate the "middle of the road" fatigue that plagued this year, call out the biggest flops (sorry, Christmas on Duty), and share the hidden gems that surprised us both.

We also dive into...

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Did the final week of "Countdown to Christmas" make or break the season? 🎄 We are wrapping up the Hallmark holiday season by reviewing the final slate of new movies!

In this episode, we dive deep into "A Make or Break Holiday" starring Hunter King and Evan Roderick. Was the "fake dating" (or fake breakup?) trope a winner, or did the family fighting get too intense? Eric thinks this might be a top-tier movie for the year, while Andrea is a bit...

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Is December finally delivering the hits we've been waiting for? 🎄 This week, Eric and Andrea break down the big finale of Finding Mr. Christmas (did the right guy win?), give their final verdict on the 12 Dates till Christmas series, and debate two very different new movies: A Sweet Holiday Romance and Oid to the World.

Plus, we discuss the controversial ending of The Christmas Baby (Eric has thoughts), share some surprising throwback recommendations, and reveal which 2024 movie might just be the...