Hallmark has revealed their new movie lineup for February, 2025. New romantic comedies are coming and an all-new mystery, too!
See what's airing this February on the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery...
HALLMARK CHANNEL:
All premieres are at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
An Unexpected Valentine
Premiere Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 8/7c.
Storyline: A chance encounter on Valentine's Day brings Hannah and Finn together as they race through New York City to return a lost engagement ring and save one couple's special day.
Starring: Lacey Chabert and Robert Buckley
Movie Reviews:
❤️ An Unexpected Valentine is safe, and very charming! (Anthony Timpano and Viv Leacock are in this movie too). –Maria
❤️ An Unexpected Valentine was one of the Best romance movies that I have seen in a while, and it's family friendly and a keeper. -Namegirl
❤️ “An Unexpected Valentine” - We liked this one. Lacey and Robert were adorable together. And, that fake “proposal” scene had me laughing out loud! Seriously Robert’s reaction was one of the funniest things I have seen in a long time. π I thought it dragged a bit in parts, but overall, it was sweet and clean. ~Joan
❤️ I just wanted to leave a quick review of An Unexpected Valentine, which I enjoyed a lot more than I expected. I agree that it's family-friendly with one tiny caveat - during the pizza-making class the chef is talking about the importance of spicing up a relationship and there are two guys cooking together in the background nodding and agreeing with him. Could be innocent, but knowing Hallmark, it probably wasn't. I did have a few other issues with the movie, but just stupid stuff like them continually complaining about the Manhattan traffic that just wasn't there, him always able to park right in front of any place he was stopping at, and when it was raining and they were standing out in it for minutes having a conversation with a cop but no one gets the least bit wet. Like I said, nothing big, nothing affecting the story line, just a lack of attention to detail on the producer's part that really irks me. ~Sharon
❤️ Sharon, I feel the same way about this movie. It was enjoyable, with some really good funny scenes, and Lacey and Robert had great chemistry together. But poor production - I too noticed that there was a definite lack of traffic in Manhattan, and how Robert was always able to park in front of the building where he needed to be (and the street was usually deserted)! Also, nighttime seemed to last forever, yet they were able to get to their events around their 9:30 timeframes. The other thing that bothered me was how easily it was for them to find whoever they were looking for! So, it's a fun watch...if you don't get bogged down in the details. ~Mark 25
❤️ An Unexpected Valentine is a delightful movie that will have you laughing out loud at times! The fake proposal was hilarious! It is family friendly with the exception of the pizza cooking class. Two guys cooking together and the talk about spicing things up I believe was in Hallmark fashion intentional "woke"! The story line is so different. Not someone going back to their hometown 15 years later and running into their old flame! That story line has been done "to death"! Lacy and Robert had great chemistry too. Also has a couple of cameos with Anthony Tinpano and Viv Leacock. I do love the cameos that Hallmark surprises us with. ~Joyce in Carolina
The Wish Swap
Premiere Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 8/7c.
Storyline: When CASEY and HENRY find themselves celebrating their birthdays at the same restaurant, they make birthday wishes at the same time which are granted. However they end up getting each other's wishes.
Starring: Emily Tennant, Jake Foy
Movie Reviews:
❤️ The Wish Swap is definitely the best movie of this month's lineup by far, it's THAT good!! -Maria
❤️ “The Wish Swap” was quite enjoyable. We did not know what to expect and even if we would like it. However, it turned out to be a cute movie. Emily and Jake had great chemistry. I also liked Emily and Crystal’s friendship. It was lovely and believable. It was nice seeing so many actors/actresses we have grown to really like over the years. Glad to see a storyline that was unique.~Joan
❤️ I'm not sure if anyone has left a review for The Wish Swap - I wasn't able to find any. I did not see or hear any issues regarding LGBTQ content, but there were several occasions where "the universe" was brought up. That might bother some people. ~Karen
Return to Office
Premiere Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 8/7c.
Storyline: After making the return to the office on a hybrid schedule, two coworkers known to each other only as Ms. Monday and Mr. Tuesday start sending friendly notes, sparking an office romance.
Starring: Janel Parrish and Scott Michael Foster
Movie Reviews:
❤️ Hi everyone! "Return to Office" was all kinds of cute. :-) Yes, the plotline has been done before in two of my all time favorite movies "The Shop Around the Corner" which, by the way, we watch every Christmas and "You've Got Mail". But, we really enjoyed this sweet movie. I did not like their boss but I liked everything else about it. Great Chemistry between the leads; interesting secondary characters and a relevant storyline. I also work in Corporate America and my company we are required to adhere to a hybrid schedule. We don't share desks but we all have to be in the office three days a week unless the weather is bad as it has been recently in my hometown. I am much happier working remotely. Anyway, enough about me! My husband and I will be watching WCTH tonight and the GAF movie tomorrow night. ~Joan
❤️ Anyway, last night I watched Return to Office, with its You've Got Mail jibe, and while there was nothing earthshaking, it was enjoyable with great acting by Janel Parrish and Scott Michael Foster. –Mark25
❤️ Return to Office is family friendly about Parody to You Got Mail; Shop Around the Corner & Fox & Son Bookstore.When 2 co workers named Liv & Tom return to the office on hybrid schedule as they’re known each other only as Ms. Monday & Mr. Tuesday start sending friendly note, sparking an office romance as they share the same desk. (Spoilers may be included in this review) Liv volunteers at Senior Center, she meets Judie is Tom’s Mother & Lori as they’re doing quilts. Judie tells Liv about her Son; Thomas. Tom is nicknamed for Thomas. Liv or Livvy is nicknamed for Olivia. Ms. Monday is more like Joe Fox & Mr. Us more like Kathleen Kelly gonna meet each other at Enclave Restaurant. Liv is Ms. Monday is at the restaurant where Tom is as Mr. Tuesday. Liv texted Tom that she could make it. When the two talk each other at the restaurant? Tom is Mr. Tuesday follows the arrows in notepads & waiter when he finds out Ms. Monday is Liv at Enclave Restaurant. ~Anonymous
Sisterhood, Inc.
Premiere Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 8/7c.
Storyline: Corporate exec Megan starts a board of directors to improve her younger sister's chaotic life and finds romance with a psych professor who uncovers her tough demeanor.
Starring: Rachael Leigh Cook, Daniella Monet, Leonidas Gulaptis
Movie Reviews:
❤️ Well, my husband and I tried to watch "Sisterhood, Inc." and all I can say is we stopped watching after about fifteen minutes. Let's just say it was not a good movie which pains me because I really like Rachel. I could write two paragraphs about how bad the movie was. ~Joan
HALLMARK MYSTERY:
Premiere is at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
Premiere Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 8/7c.
Storyline: Hannah’s favorite reality show takes over The Cookie Jar. When the producer is found dead, Hannah and Norman team up to track down the killer. Chad invites Hannah to court.
Starring: Alison Sweeney, Victor Webster, Gabriel Hogan, Barbara Niven, and Tess Atkins
Movie Reviews:
❤️ I hope they are more creative upcoming mystery movies as Hallmark removed so many good series!! I did watch Hannah Swansen mystery the mother is somewhat over the top. I mean extremely! ~Anonymous
❤️ Hannah - I want to know where Bill is?? Why is he not with Andrea??? I’m like everyone else I don’t like the new series. I love Alison and Victor but they just don’t work in this series. He’s to business like and not relaxed like Mike was. It’s just not the same series!! ~Anonymous
❤️ I honestly do not like posting negative reviews but my husband and I were really disappointed with the latest Hannah Swensen Mystery. But, in all honesty, we haven't liked any of the recent Hannah Swensen Mystery movies. We enjoy Victor and Alison as actors but not together. There is no spark. It pains me to see Alison reduced to a whiny and unsure woman instead of the strong woman she used to be. Plus, Barbara overplays Delores now. I mean seriously overplays her to the point that it is distracting. I so miss Lisa and Cameron! We are huge fans of the Murder She Baked Mystery series and we even own the DVD set. But, I don't think we are going to invest any more time in the Hannah Swensen series. These movies just leave me cold and disappointed. ~Joan
❤️ The Hannah Swenson Mystery Reality Bites was not worth it. I miss the old Murder She Baked. This new series has been going downhill since the first HSM and getting worse and worse. I agree with Joan. There is no chemistry between Hannah and Chad, he’s so boring and Hannah seems desperate. Not her usual self. Her mother is the worst part though. Way to overkill, with her shallowness and stupidity. And the setup with the director/sound was off balance. Been that way since they restarted the series. The only good things were family friendly and Norman had a lot of scenes. There is a fantastic guy for Hannah. ~Abigail
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Ooooohhhh so excited for more mysteries and these February movies sound super cute. Excited to watch! π
ReplyDelete~Paula
I hope they are more creative upcoming mystery movies as Hallmark removed so many good series!! I did watch Hannah Swansen mystery the mother is somewhat over the top. I mean extremely!
DeleteThat first one looks great, the other 3, dunno. That last one definitely sounds suspect. -Maria
ReplyDeleteUgh.i really wish they would give us a release date for SSD:To the Moon and Back. Hannah Swenson was filmed after, so what’s the holdup, Hallmarks. Sorry to vent my frustration.
ReplyDeleteI do not understand them holding on to a movie this long. Yes I get that thy had Christmas movies airing. A popular movie series for them why not air it instead of Hannah Swenson.
DeleteSeems a fair enough line-up although I have my doubts that Lacey Chabert and Robert Buckley will make a good pairing - Florence
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to see An Unexpected Valentine movie. I hope it's family friendly. I'm recording it. - Namegirl
DeleteAn Unexpected Valentine was one of the Best romance movies that I have seen in a while, and it's family friendly and a keeper.
Delete-Namegirl
These look like great movies.
ReplyDeleteI dunno about sisterhood inc. There are no male stars, seems like it might not be family friendly? What do you all think?
ReplyDeleteThe third name listed above, Leonidas Gulaptis, is a man's name. I think they listed the two female names first because the story focuses on two sisters.
DeleteWhile the Return to Office by synopsis seems like a good movie, I am not a fan of the lead. Have tried many movies of this lead and just cannot find a way to enjoy. Ugh. The one movie that looks good too. I will try the Lacey/Robert Buckley movie. Haven't watched a hannah swenson since Mike just disappeared.
ReplyDeleteSabrina
How about some more mysteries
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if anyone has left a review for The Wish Swap - I wasn't able to find any. I did not see or hear any issues regarding LGBTQ content, but there were several occasions where "the universe" was brought up. That might bother some people.
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