Mistletoe Murders
Everyone has ghosts of Christmas past.
Created by Ken Cuperus
On Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+
A cozy Christmas-set mystery procedural that balances small-town charm with a protagonist's hidden past, anchored by a developing romance and seasonal warmth.
Emily Lane is a good-natured Christmas shop owner with a secret past. When local murders begin to pop up in Fletcher’s Grove, Emily can’t help but to use her unique talents from her past life to help solve murders that affect people in her new life. She crosses paths with Detective Sam Wilner who she starts to make a connection with, until he comes to learn there is more to Emily than meets the eye.
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Is Mistletoe Murders easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.
Is Mistletoe Murders scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 59% of series.
Is Mistletoe Murders sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Mistletoe Murders violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Mistletoe Murders leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Mistletoe Murders
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Mistletoe Murders
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Mistletoe Murders, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
