Hallmark Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New Trailer Sparks Controversy

Sleuthers had mixed reactions as Hallmark releases its first trailer for the upcoming Aurora Teagarden Mysteries prequel, starring Skyler Samuels. While some fans were excited, others are not impressed that neither Candace Cameron Bure nor her daughter, Natasha Bure stars in the movie. Obviously, due to the fact that Bure jumped ship to Great American Family, this shouldn’t come as a surprise to her fans.

Trailer for Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New gets mixed reactions

Fans will recall that when Candace Cameron Bure jumped ship to Great American Family, Hallmark officially said Aurora Teagarden was over. However, one year later the feel-good network surprised Sleuthers by announcing that a prequel movie was set to be made.

The prequel, titled Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New, stars Skyler Samuels in the role of post-college Aurora. Meanwhile, Evan Roderick plays the role of the young Arthur. In fact, the only lead star from the movie series to return is Marilu Henner, as Aida Teagarden, Aurora’s mother.

What is the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries movie about?

As previously reported, the movie sees Aurora moving back home to work on her thesis. Meanwhile, during the day she acts as a teaching assistant to a true-crime writer turned professor. However, at night, she works at a local diner where she and Arthur hang out and chat.

Moreover, Aurora and her best high school friend, Sally (Kayla Heller) spend much time together. In fact, she is even set to be Sally’s maid of honor at her upcoming wedding. However, after the groom is a no-show at the pre-wedding dinner, Aurora and Arthur start looking for him, but discovered a dead body instead. However, it is not the body of Sally’s fiancé, but questions arise as to whether he is responsible for the death.

Hallmark releases first trailer for Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New

Wednesday saw Hallmark release the first teaser video for the prequel movie. As this is the first time a non-Bure has played the role of their favorite sleuth, reactions to the video were mixed.

The trailer reveals a lot of romantic moments between Aurora and Arthur, but it also reveals Arthur calling out her name at the diner. As she is attracted to him, she almost dropped her tray of food. Meanwhile, later in the preview, Arthur tells Aurora, “Life is starting to seem nice and predictable and you came back to town.”

Meanwhile, the trailer also revealed someone threatening the bride and groom, while Aida makes her daughter promise to keep safe. Readers can enjoy the trailer here:

Fan reactions to the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries trailer

Scrolling through the comments to the YouTube reveals mixed responses from Sleuthers, In fact, some want Candace Cameron Bure back, while others are excited over the new Aurora.

One Bure fan wrote, “Candace Cameron Bure is synonymous to Aurora Teagarden Mysteries… what is the matter with Hallmark mystery movies?” Meanwhile, another commented, “Won’t be the same without Candice…sorry she made these movies…and would be dumb to have it still called Aurora Teagarden something new.”

Despite this, some reactions to the trailer were positive, with one writing, “I think Skyler and Evan will be great in this, but I already want Aurora and Arthur to fall in love and since we know the future we know they don’t end up together. Still excited to watch though!”

Another fan wrote, “I’m here for it, I always thought that Sarah Drew would be a good replacement for Bure. Still do. I am definitely going to watch it. Can’t wait.”

Readers, are you excited to watch the Aurora Teagarden prequel starring Skyler Samuels and Evan Roderick? Let us know your thoughts by dropping a comment below.