Grab The Popcorn! Hallmark Just Announced A Christmas-Themed Whodunnit Series

The series will premiere on Halloween on Hallmark+, the channel’s new streaming service.

If you’re all caught up on The Chicken Sisters and are ready to find your next favorite Hallmark binge, recent news from the feel-good television network has us eyeballing the tinsel in the garage and considering whether or not it’s too early to set up the tree. Hallmark+, Hallmark Media’s newly launched streaming service and membership program, just set a premiere date for an all-new holiday-themed whodunnit series that has all the makings of stellar TV: a local shop owner, a year-round Christmas store, and a big secret that will shake the fictional tourist town of Fletcher’s Grove to its core. Welcome to Mistletoe Murders.

Beginning October 31, viewers can tune into this six-episode holiday series to watch Sarah Drew (Grey’s Anatomy) star as Emily Lane, “the outwardly friendly, and optimistic shop owner of a charming year-round Christmas-themed store, Under the Mistletoe.” According to a press release from Hallmark+, Emily “finds herself compelled to investigate not-so-quaint local murders. And when Emily begins her personal investigations, Detective Sam Wilner (Peter Mooney), a smart local cop—with a crush on Emily that is not completely unrequited—begins to wonder if there’s more to Emily than meets the eye.”

Alongside Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney (Rookie Blue) stars Sierra Marilyn Riley, Jean Yoon (Kim’s Convenience), Lara Amersey (Operation Nutcracker), and Kylee Evans (Good Witch). Fans can also keep an eye out for Hallmark guest star favorites Tom Cavanagh (The Flash), Jake Epstein (Suits), and Steven Lund (Schitt’s Creek).

“We’re excitedly dipping our toe in the Christmas Noir space by bringing Hallmark’s cozy mystery viewers a holiday murder mystery for the first time,” said Kelly Garrett, VP, Programming, Hallmark Media. “This deftly layered story is based on the beloved Audible Original series by Ken Cupurus and will take us deeper into who our characters are and will give the audience fun new twists and turns.”

As Garrett mentioned, if the story of Mistletoe Murders sounds familiar, that’s because it is. The series, which comes from Lionsgate Canada and Headspinner Productions, is adapted from an Audible Original series by Ken Cupurus starring Cobie Smulders, Raymond Ablack, and a full ensemble cast. The Audible version is premiering its third season in November.

A Christmas-themed murder-mystery television show seems like the perfect excuse to prep all of your favorite holiday snacks, dig out your flannel pajamas, and cozy up in front of the TV.

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