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Mystery fans, your patience has finally paid off – Hannah Swensen is back! Hallmark returns to its beloved baking-and-sleuthing franchise with Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, starring Alison Sweeney, Victor Webster, and Barbara Niven. In this newest installment, Hannah stumbles upon a body at the grand re-opening of the Lake Eden Inn, but when a storm rolls in and traps everyone inside...

Welcome to our complete guide to Hallmark's March 2026 movie lineup! This month is a little different because we've got a mystery double-header, the kickoff of Spring into Love, AND a brand new series premiering on Hallmark Plus. Here's everything you need to know before the movies air. Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/march-2026-hallmark-movies-first-impression...

A new chapter, a fresh start, and maybe a second chance at love. Romance at Hope Ranch is bringing big Ali Sweeney energy to a picturesque corner of New Mexico. We're talking ranches, reunions, and a mother-daughter duo that's going to make you reach for the tissues before the opening credits even finish. We have thoughts. Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/romance...

We’re closing out our Vintage Valentine series with The Secret Ingredient, and yes… we saved the frosting-heavy drama for last. In this 2020 Hallmark confection, small-town baker Kelly (Erin Cahill) whisks her way to New York City to compete on a Valentine’s Day baking show—only to find that the real heat in the kitchen isn’t coming from the ovens, but from running into her ex-fiancé (Brenden Penn...

For our final February Hallmark Hall of Fame review, we’re talking about Remember Sunday — the quietly emotional romance starring Alexis Bledel and Zachary Levi. The story follows Molly, a lonely waitress with big dreams, who meets Gus, a charming and slightly quirky jewelry store clerk living with short-term memory loss after a brain aneurysm. Every day is a reset for him… but not for her. What u...

Some connections are written in the stars and in The Stars Between Us it takes two eclipses and seven years to prove it. Sarah Drew and Matt Long headline this Loveuary romance about a chance encounter, a missed opportunity, and the question of whether the universe might just give you a second chance. We're talking celestial timing, second chances, and whether this one lives up to the hype. Find f...

All Things Valentine is a 2016 Hallmark Channel Valentine movie that asks an important modern question: is falling for a man who secretly argues with you on the internet… a red flag? Sarah Rafferty stars as Avery, an advice columnist unlucky in love who meets charming veterinarian Brendan (Sam Page) in real life - only to discover he’s also the anonymous keyboard warrior tearing apart her Valentin...

Follow the Stars Home is a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie that quietly sneaks up on you—and then completely levels you. Starring Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Campbell Scott, and Eric Close, the film follows Diane, a young woman whose life takes a devastating turn when she’s left to raise her medically fragile daughter on her own after her husband walks away. What begins as a story that looks like a fam...

We’re kicking off Hallmark’s Loveuary with The Way to You, a classic missed-connections setup with a very New York twist. Set against the backdrop of a subway blackout, this rom-com stars Kim Matula and Aaron O’Connell as two New Yorkers playing matchmaker for each other – while clearly missing the most obvious connection of all. But as any subway rider knows, delays happen for a reason – and some...

Today on Girls Gone Hallmark, we’re thrilled to welcome back Kristoffer Polaha for a conversation that’s funny, thoughtful, and refreshingly real. We talk about his latest projects - from Hallmark favorites like Missing the Boat and A Grand Ole Opry Christmas to his upcoming theatrical film Mimics, which he both directs and stars in. Kristoffer also shares insight into his recent non-Hallmark work...

You wrote in. We read it all. And then we talked about it… probably longer than necessary. This month's Listener Mailbag episode is packed with passionate opinions, thoughtful critiques, Hallmark-adjacent chaos, one extremely important wardrobe malfunction, and at least one voicemail that deserves its own fan club. We’re digging into Ripple confusion, January movie takes, Hallmark-but-not-Hallmark...

Kicking off our Vintage Valentines series for February, we’re reviewing My Secret Valentine, which originally aired in 2018 and stars Lacey Chabert and Andrew Walker. All month long, we’re diving into Valentine’s Day throwbacks, and this is the first of four vintage Hallmark Valentine movies we’ll be reviewing. As we press rewind on this era of Hallmark storytelling, we’re asking the big questions...

The Magic of Ordinary Days is a Hallmark Hall of Fame drama set during World War II that trades big romantic gestures for quiet moments, emotional restraint, and deeply human storytelling. Starring Keri Russell and Skeet Ulrich, the film centers on two people brought together by circumstance rather than choice, navigating expectations, duty, and the complicated space between kindness and love. It’...

Hallmark’s Winter Escape is ending on a high note with Missing the Boat, the final movie in Hallmark’s Winter Escape slate, and it’s one last passport stamp we’re genuinely excited about. Starring Kristoffer Polaha and Emilie Ullerup, Missing the Boat whisks viewers to Italy for a sun-soaked, fast-paced romance where strangers Kelly and Parker find themselves on the same cruise - only to miss the...

Welcome to our complete guide to Hallmark's February 2026 movie lineup! Whether you're planning your viewing schedule or just curious about what's coming, we've got all the details on the four original movies premiering this month. Read our full episode show notes here:  https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/february-2026-hallmark-movies-first-impressions/ Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.com...

Hallmark’s Winter Escape continues to turn up the heat this January, and Caught By Love is already shaping up to be one of the most buzz-worthy pairings of the season. Starring fan-favorite Luke Macfarlane alongside Rachael Leigh Cook, this Hallmark movie blends sun-soaked romance with a playful dash of mystery as a relaxing getaway turns into an undercover jewel investigation - and, of course, an...

Ripple Episode 8, the season finale titled “The Bonus,” brings the Netflix series to a thoughtful and emotional pause as the characters reckon with love, loss, and what it means to move forward after everything they’ve endured. In this review of the Ripple finale, we break down the choices, unresolved storylines, and meaningful moments that define the episode. Plus, a surprise response to last wee...

Hallmark continues its Winter Escape slate with another globe-trotting romance, proving that this season is less about snowflakes and more about passport stamps. Love on the Amazon takes viewers deep into Brazil, where Claire (Jaicy Elliot) hires riverboat captain Danny (Rafael de la Fuente) to help her deliver an important message to her sister, a marine biologist studying pink dolphins along the...

Today we’re reviewing Ripple Episode 7 “The Gift.” In this episode, Nate’s illness takes a serious turn, Walter continues to show up for the people around him in quiet, meaningful ways, and Ellis and Rebecca are forced to confront what their future looks like — together or apart. This is the episode we knew was coming, even if we weren’t ready for it, and in this review we’re breaking down what wo...

At Girls Gone Hallmark, we usually live in a world of cozy towns, predictable meet-cutes, and romances that wrap up neatly before the final commercial break. That’s our lane - and we love it. But every so often, we step just outside the Hallmark bubble to check out a movie that feels adjacent enough to spark conversation on both sides. That’s exactly why we’re reviewing People We Meet on Vacation,...

Put another shrimp on the barbie because Hallmark is heading down under. A Melbourne Match drops us in Australia with Georgie, a travel writer who’s all deadlines and no downtime until she meets Zach, a charming Aussie ex-footballer who volunteers as her personal tour guide. With Melbourne vibes, wanderlust energy, and a romance that sneaks up on her between assignments, this one looks ready to pr...

Ripple Episode 6, “The White Coat,” is a quieter chapter on paper, but emotionally it does some of the heaviest lifting of the season so far. In this episode, the story leans into grief, trust, and the complicated choices that come with letting go - not just of people, but of certainty. We’re breaking down how each storyline circles the same question: where do you put your faith when life keeps ta...

Welcome to a Listener Mailbag episode, where the inbox is popping off and the vibes are… spirited. We’re starting today with a message that would like us to know - very clearly - that our Sue Thomas F.B.Eye pilot review was, in their words, bad and wrong. Just to clarify: we watched the pilot, we didn’t love it, and we said that out loud on the internet. No regrets. From there, we’re opening email...

We’re kicking off 2026 Hallmark movies in style  - and possibly barefoot - with Lost in Paradise, the very first Hallmark movie of the year and the perfect launch for January’s Winter Escape theme. When a high-powered fashion founder finds herself unexpectedly marooned on an island with a talented chef, survival turns into sparks, teamwork turns into tension, and romance sneaks in right along with...

Ripple Episode 5 slows everything way down - and somehow makes it hurt more. This episode leans hard into grief, exhaustion, and the quiet moments where life feels stuck while everyone else keeps moving. Between Aria’s isolation after her miscarriage, Nate’s physical limits becoming impossible to ignore, and a surprise emotional gut punch delivered via an internet customer service call (of all thi...