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Hope Valley: 1874 Season 1 Episode 5, “Finally Home” brings some drama this week, with a full search effort in the woods that finally pushes Rebecca to open up about her past - and gives us the clearest picture yet of why she fled Chicago. As tensions rise, Tom continues to soften in ways that actually feel earned. Back in town, Hattie’s new safe situation adds a little chaos (and a few relatable...

We’re heading to Philadelphia for To Philly with Love, a history-meets-romance story centered around Revolutionary War letters, hidden clues, and a mission to save a legacy. Emily, a burned-out teacher and history lover, teams up with archivist Nate to uncover a centuries-old love story - but along the way, we’re asking: did this movie sweep us up in the romance, or leave us stuck in a lecture? We...

Season 4 of The Way Home is wasting absolutely no time, kicking off with a jaw-dropping premiere that delivers time-travel chaos, emotional breakthroughs, and one stubborn pond. In The Way Home Season 4 Episode 1, Alice is on the brink of graduation and a big move to New York while navigating complicated feelings between Noah and Max, Kat becomes more determined than ever to uncover the truth abou...

It's wedding season! To celebrate, Megan and Wendy review "Wedding Every Weekend" starring Paul Campbell and Kimberley Sustad as part of a throwback movie review series. Right off the bat Wendy declares herself a "Campbell/Sustad Stan." Fun fact: this was filmed in the summer of 2020 and apparently mannequins were used in the background as well as stand-ins so to abide by local social distancing r...

In The Forsytes Episode 4, the tension between love and security comes into sharp focus - and no one gets to have both. June boldly follows her heart (and shocks the entire family), while Jolyon finds himself reckoning with the kind of choice he once avoided. Meanwhile, in Paris, Soames and Irene’s whirlwind romance starts to reveal cracks as passion edges into something more controlling, and Iren...

In The Count of Monte Cristo Episode 4, things take a darker, more unsettling turn as Edmond Dantès moves beyond planning and starts executing a very calculated - and honestly chilling - strategy. As he embeds himself into the lives of those who wronged him, new secrets begin to surface, alliances deepen, and the line between justice and something far more sinister starts to blur. This episode had...

In Hope Valley: 1874 Season 1 Episode 4 “Trading Places,” now streaming on Hallmark+, the story continues to build as shifting responsibilities and growing tensions ripple through town. Rebecca finds herself taking on more than ever as the boarding house - and seemingly everything else - demands her attention, while Constable Vaughn’s arrival keeps curiosity in the air. Relationships begin to evol...

Did somebody say magic piano in a gazebo? Not a flyer, not a permit, not a single person claiming responsibility. Just: piano. For city manager Allie, this is a problem. A charming, impossible, music-filled problem. A Little Park Music pairs Allie with Ryan, a rookie cop who's been tasked with helping her figure out what to do about the mystery instrument. Naturally, neither of them is prepared fo...

This is a Weekend Rewind post - we're revisiting an episode that has previously aired. Tune in for a romantic getaway with the newest episode of Girls Gone Hallmark! Megan and Wendy are your guides as they dissect the beloved Hallmark Channel film "Summer Villa," a fan-favorite from 2016. Explore the enchanting story of a struggling writer and Chef Cupid in this French escape. Will clichés hinder...

In The Forsytes Episode 3, loyalties fracture and quiet scandals turn into very public stakes. As Jolyon Jr.’s past with Louisa threatens his future at Forsyte & Co., the family closes ranks in ways that feel less like protection and more like strategy. Meanwhile, Soames makes a sweeping commitment to Irene, June begins carving out her own path beyond the expectations of her name, and Frances...

In The Count of Monte Cristo Episode 3: The Treasure, Edmond Dantès sets out in search of the treasure that could change everything - but not before coming face-to-face with just how much he’s lost. With his old life gone, he begins forming new alliances and starts to define what comes next. Is this about justice… or is Edmond fully entering his revenge era? We had a lot to say about the glow-up,...

In Hope Valley: 1874 Season 1 Episode 3, “Good Prospects,” Rebecca launches a mess tent to help fund repairs on the boarding house - because apparently “take on one project at a time” is not part of her vocabulary. As Tom deals with an unexpected setback of his own, and Olivia pushes her art to the next level with help from both Alexander and Clayton, the community continues to take shape in inter...

We got an email this week that genuinely made us pause… and not in a “Did You See That?” kind of way. One listener - an OG, 5-star-review, been-here-since-the-beginning listener - wrote in to say she’s officially unsubscribing. And listen… we have thoughts. So in this April 2026 Listener Mailbag, we’re diving into that note, plus a very mixed bag of takes on everything from A Royal Setting toThe F...

A Season to Blossom premieres on Hallmark on Saturday, April 4th and will be on Hallmark+ on Easter Sunday. We got to sit down with the very charming Carlo Marks during a press junket to talk all things Max, apple orchards, gummy bear cough cures, and yes, the smooch-o-meter. For the full interview, click here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/carlo-marks-interview/ Visit our website: www.girlsgo...

In The Forsytes Episode 2, the gloves come off - quietly, of course. As Jolyon Jr. finds himself caught between duty and desire, a past connection with Louisa resurfaces in a way that threatens far more than his reputation. Frances keeps a watchful eye (and a tighter grip), June begins asking questions no one wants answered, and Soames turns his attention to the enchanting - and elusive - Irene. W...

The Count of Monte Cristo Episode 2: The Castle drops us into the bleak world of Château d’If, where Edmond Dantès endures years of brutal imprisonment that slowly reshape him from a hopeful sailor into a man with a very clear purpose. Enter Abbé Faria - played by special guest Jeremy Irons - who brings wisdom, hope, and a surprisingly compelling long-term escape plan (plus a little life coaching...

In Hope Valley: 1874 Season 1 Episode 2, we’re settling further into frontier life as Rebecca begins laying the groundwork for her new future - while quickly realizing it won’t come without a few challenges. This episode deepens the tension between Rebecca and Tom, raises more questions into Rebecca’s past, and starts to build out the community in meaningful ways. We’re especially loving the theme...

Hallmark’s A Royal Setting brings a little sparkle - and a little family drama - as Ruby, a world-renowned gemologist, is brought in by Prince Luca to restore the crown jewels and design a new crown fit for a future king. What should be a straightforward job quickly turns complicated when tradition, expectations, and one very opinionated queen get in the way. The film marks the highly anticipated...

Spring is officially in bloom at Hallmark, and we’re diving into our first impressions of the April 2026 Hallmark Movies still to come in the Spring Into Love lineup. With four more movies set to premiere this month - plus the highly anticipated return of The Way Home for its fourth and final season - there’s plenty to look forward to. We’re breaking down what’s catching our eye, what has us cauti...

Dearest listeners, do adjust your gloves and settle in - because Girls Gone Hallmark is stepping into a slightly more buttoned-up drawing room. We’re expanding beyond Hallmark and into the world of PBS Masterpiece with our review of The Forsytes, where fortunes are made, marriages are negotiated, and absolutely no one says what they really mean at the dinner table. In this first episode, we’re div...

We’re kicking off our episode-by-episode review of The Count of Monte Cristo on Masterpiece on PBS - and yes, we know this is not Hallmark, but when our listeners ask, we deliver. This sweeping mini-series follows Edmond Dantès, a young sailor whose life is destroyed by betrayal, sending him down a long road toward revenge. If you’re new here from PBS or just curious aboutThe Count of Monte Cristo...

Hallmark+ expands the world of Hope Valley with its newest original series, Hope Valley: 1874, premiering Saturday, March 21, with new episodes arriving every Thursday beginning March 26. Serving as a prequel to When Calls the Heart, this series takes us back to the early days of the frontier, where life is uncertain, demanding, and far from the charm we’ve come to know. Bethany Joy Lenz stars as...

Spring has officially sprung at Hallmark, and we are teeing things up (yes, we said it) with the very first premiere in the Spring Into Love lineup, Two for Tee. Starring Janel Parrish and Chris McNally, this sweet, art-meets-community romance follows Tee, a Chinese American pottery artist reconnecting with her family’s traditions, and Will, the charming handyman who just might help her save more...

We’re back in the world of Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners of Murder, the second installment in the Nelly Knows Mysteries franchise. In this new case, Nelly and Detective Michael set out to solve the murder of a guest during a lavish dinner that quickly turns into a crime scene. With a room full of suspects, secrets, and suspiciously polite dinner guests, the pair must figure out who had the mo...

Our latest Listener Mailbag is packed with the kind of passionate, hilarious, and occasionally corrective emails we love from the GGH community. This month listeners weigh in on everything from a Curious Caterer fan petition to the ongoing debate over Jen Lilley, plus reactions to Loveuary movies, a spirited defense of The Secret Ingredient, and even a runner shouting Hallmark trivia into the void...