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Meanwhile, the six-episode mystery drama reveals that Drew’s character isn’t all she seems. Read on to learn what we know so far about the holiday series and its cast.
Mistletoe Murders: Sarah Drew & Peter Mooney investigate a Hallmark+ mystery
The series is based on the Audible series of the same name, voiced by Cobie Smulders and Raymond Ablack. Meanwhile, the series tells the story of Emily Lane (Drew), described in the synopsis as the “outwardly friendly and optimistic shop owner of a charming year-round Christmas-themed store, Under the Mistletoe.”
The synopsis continues:
However, her inner voice reveals a sardonic sense of humor, cunning intellect, and keen eye for details most people would miss… because Emily has a big secret.
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While living in the quaint tourist town of Fletcher’s Grove, Emily becomes compelled to investigate “not-so-quaint” local murders. Meanwhile, as she starts her investigations, Detective Sam Wilner (Mooney), who has a crush on Emily that isn’t completely unrequited – starts to wonder if there is more to her than meets the eye.
Where have you seen the cast before?
Sarah Drew, who plays Emily, is famous for her former role in Grey’s Anatomy but has since starred in several Hallmark movies, including Guiding Emily, One Summer, Christmas in Vienna and Christmas Pan Pals. Meanwhile, Peter Mooney plays Detective Wilner and has previously starred in Burden of Truth and Rookie Blue.
Other cast includes Sierra Marilyn Riley as Sam’s teenage daughter, Jean Yoon of Kim’s Convenience. Moreover, Lara Amersey stars, who is known for Operation Nutcracker and Kylee Evans of Good Witch fame.
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Moreover, David Hewlett (See) has a recurring role, and guest stars are Tom Cavanagh (The Flash), Jake Epstein (Suits) and Steven Lund (Schitt’s Creek).
When does Mistletoe Murders premiere on Hallmark+?
The new, original mystery series, Mistletoe Murders, starts streaming on Hallmark+ on Thursday, October 31. Readers can enjoy the promo trailer below.