👑 Hallmark Leads into March with a Royal Movie Premiere, Plus Thrilling New Episodes of Popular TV Series This Weekend

Happy First Weekend of March, Everyone!

This Saturday marks the beginning of the Royal Weekend movie premieres airing on the Hallmark Channel with The Royal We. Plus, Hearties won’t want to miss the thrilling new gold searching episode of When Calls the Heart on Sunday night!

Great American Family is also attracting viewers with a new episode of County Rescue airing Sunday night. (I have a review for this new episode at the end of this post.)

For those of you (like myself!), who are very much interested in Great American Family's When Hope Calls season 2 (coming this April!), be sure to check out the new poster and trailer - *click here*!

See all of the details for the new movies and episodes below...


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Saturday, March 1, 2025:

The Royal We

©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy of UFO International Productions

Storyline: When her older sister elopes with a non-royal, Princess Bea who has lived her life away from her royal duties must now step in and honor the arranged marriage to a small kingdom prince.

The Royal We

Premieres Saturday, March 1, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, March 2, 2025:

County Rescue Season 2

image: Great American Media

Episode 2 - Hummingbird:

Storyline: As Dani returns to work after her dad's health scare, she and Griffin reinstate the Epic Fail Club; Ashley receives some news that could change her and Andy's future.

County Rescue Season 2

Premieres Sunday, March 2, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

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Sunday, March 2, 2025:

When Calls the Heart

Season 12, Episode 9

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Episode 9 - Buried Treasure

Storyline: The Garrison Gang comes for their gold with Hope Valley residents in the crosshairs; Angela visits the Schwartzman School and Rosemary uncovers the truth about Ava.

When Calls the Heart

Premieres Sunday, March 2, 2025

at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel

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I hope you all have a truly wonderful weekend - and perhaps, you'll catch the new movie or one of the shows!

When Calls the Heart promises to be an exciting episode, as many are on the hunt for the missing gold, while Allie and Oliver have mysteriously vanished! Along the way, Rosemary will finally uncover Ava's hidden truths. This is bound to be a nail-biting experience for everyone in Hope Valley and all of us viewers, too!

I did see the new episode of County Rescue on Great American Pure Flix and enjoyed it. I love how each episode begins with an encouraging scripture. Be sure to look for that at the very beginning! County Rescue is such an excellent series, if only the episodes were just a little longer, though, I feel I could really get to know each character better. In this episode, Dani is sitting by her father's side as he heals, and she also finds time to reconnect with an old friend. Could it be more than friendship? Andy gives Tim some solid relationship advice that may change Tim's outlook on love; meanwhile, Marcos embarks on a new creative adventure with the help of his co-worker, Liz. The married couple, Ashley and Andy, are dealing with new developments that may change their lives forever. Be sure to tune in Sunday night at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family!

Please note: I haven't pre-screened the new movie listed above. If you'd like to post a review on whether this film is family-friendly, please share in the comments.

If you're excited about the classic Christmas movies airing on Friday night, don't forget to check out the Christmas Schedule! (I'll be keeping this page updated all throughout the year!!!)

Blessings on your weekend, 

Net

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SHARING GOD'S LOVE:

Rather than seeing anyone lost, God's desire is that everyone will have the opportunity to turn away from their wrongdoings, repent, and find eternal salvation through Him...

"The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, 

but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish,

 but that all should reach repentance." 

~ 2 Peter 3:9

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just 

to forgive us our sins 

and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 

~ 1 John 1:9

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When Hope Calls Season 2 - Great American Family - Poster - Press Images - Trailer - Episode Details - Starring Cindy Busby, Christopher Russell, Nick Bateman, Sarah Fisher, Jon McLaren, Hanneke Talbot, Trevor Donovan, Neil Crone, Wendy Crewson, RJ Hatanaka, and Morgan Kohan

TV Drama: When Hope Calls - Season 2

Network: Great American Family

Original Air Date: April 6, 2025

Details via Great American Family:

“When Hope Calls” is a spinoff of Author Janette Oke’s legendary book series, When Calls the Heart. Initially, the series followed a pair of sisters, Lillian Walsh (Kohan) and Grace Bennett (Jocelyn Hudon) to the town of Brookfield, circa 1916. “When Hope Calls” is a family drama centered on the town’s orphanage and its residents who meet tremendous challenges while creating a hopeful, faith-filled community on the cusp of change in the frontier town while nurturing the children in their care.

There are eight episodes in season two, and while the opening episodes pay homage to the romance of “Lillian” and “Mountie Gabriel,” new characters are introduced that are seminal to the orphanage and children, the sprawling farms and ranchlands, and to the town of Brookfield who welcome a new Constable from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, “Mountie Michael” (Christopher Russell).

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When Hope Calls Season 2 - Cast:

Cindy Busby ... Nora Anderson
Christopher Russell ... Mountie Michael Fletcher
Nick Bateman ... Wyatt
Sarah Fisher ... Hannah Lawrence
Jon McLaren ... Sam Tremblay
Wendy Crewson ... Tess Stewart
Hanneke Talbot ... Maggie Parsons
Neil Crone ... Ronnie Stewart
Morgan Kohan ... Lillian Walsh
Ryan-James (RJ) Hatanaka ... Mountie Gabriel
Trevor Donovan ... Constable Jim Reynolds
Kyana Teresa ... Debbie Mayfair
Kalinka Petrie ... Lucie Clay
Austin Kurtis ... Steve
Jesse Hutch ...



Trailer:





"When Hope Calls " Season 2 - Episode Details:

Episode 1:

Air Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025 (8pm/7c.)

Storyline: When Nora, an out-of-town lawyer, arrives in Brookfield led by an unexpected family connection, the town welcomes her along with the new Mountie, Fearless Fletcher, who is filling in for Mountie Gabriel. Sam returns from prospecting for gold and meets Maggie’s (Hanneke Talbot) parents who have come to visit. Lillian has been looking after the orphanage since her sister, Grace, married and moved to London. When Lillian receives a letter from Mountie Gabriel who tells her how much he loves her, she is torn between her long-distance love and ongoing duty to the orphans in Brookfield. Tess (Wendy Crewson) has a new foal on her land that goes missing. Tess searches with the help of brother-in-law Ronnie (Neil Crone) who runs Brookfield’s hotel. Hannah Lawrence tries to maintain the sprawling ranch of her late uncle, Ray, with the help of Wyatt (Nick Bateman) who oversees the day-to-day.



There are eight episodes in season two. Bookmark this page and stay tuned for further episode details.

I hope many of you will enjoy the 2nd season of When Hope Calls on Great American Family!

Blessings to you all,

Net

🔎 Our First Clue! 🔎 Hallmark Mystery's April 2025 Movie Premiere Revealed (with "When Calls the Heart" Connection!)

I'm expecting Hallmark Media to soon release details on the movies premiering in April on the Hallmark Channel, and I'm hoping one of them will be a DaySpring Easter-themed movie, but we'll have to wait and see! (We've had two movies in the last two years, The Blessing Bracelet in 2023 and An Easter Bloom in 2024.)

In the meantime, Hallmark has released details on its new mystery movie premiere coming to Hallmark Mystery this April. The film is "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Lesson in Murder," which initially premiered on the streaming platform Hallmark+ on October 3, 2024.

This marks the second Hallmark Mystery premiere of the year, which originally debuted on Hallmark+. (The first movie to also do this was "The Jane Mysteries: A Deadly Prescription," which premiered in January.)


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Movie Details:

Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Lesson in Murder

Premiere Date: Thursday, April 10 at 8/7c.

Starring: Skyler Samuels, Evan Roderick and Marilu Henner

Storyline: When a student from Aurora's true crime literature class is found murdered outside the diner where she works, Aurora takes it upon herself to figure out the real culprit.

Promo Video:



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I'm trying to recall if anyone here reviewed this movie back in October. I checked the Streaming Movies Reviews page and didn't see a review there. Anyway, if any of you have seen it and would like to share a quick thought or review, please do so in comments below. (with no mystery spoilers, of course!)

The "When Calls the Heart" connection to this movie is Kavan Smith, who is pictured in a few photos above. It looks like he plays an interesting character named Ricky. Could he be the suspect???

Also, I've had several people ask me when we might see the next "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" movie installment that has already been filmed, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Moon and Back." Honestly, at this point, I don't know. With Eric Mabius' recent legal troubles and arrest, it might take a while before we see it. You might recall, it was years before "Garage Sale Mysteries" made its way back to Hallmark, after Lori Loughlin was indicted in the college admissions scandal, so it's hard to say what decision will be made here for "Signed, Sealed, Delivered." I think many fans are thinking this will likely be the end of this series. I'm hoping that's not the case and there can be some sort of redemption here; frankly, isn't that what "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" is all about... forgiveness, reconciliation, and second chances.

On a brighter note, I hope we have some lovely Spring movies ahead. Stay tuned for more details on the April movie premieres!

Happy Sleuthing!

Net🔎

FOUR Well-Known Hallmark & Great American Family Actors Join "Blue Ridge: The Series"

The cast of Blue Ridge: The Series is currently filming season 2, which will include the return of regular cast members: Johnathon Schaech, Sarah Lancaster, Taegen Burns, Tom Proctor, Avianna Mynhier, Greg Perrow, A Martinez, and more.

Plus, this upcoming season of Blue Ridge: The Series will have some special guest stars you are sure to recognize from various TV movies...

Producer, Director, and Writer Gary Wheeler with Sarah Drew and Johnathon Schaech
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Sarah Drew

Actress Sarah Drew has starred in the Hallmark movies, Christmas in Vienna, One Summer, Guiding Emily, and Branching Out.

She also starred in the faith-based comedy film, Mom's Night Out, the Lifetime movie, Christmas Pen Pals, the Great American Pure Flix streaming movie, Birthright Outlaw, the Hallmark+ streaming series, Mistetoe Murders, and many more!

Producer, Director, and Writer Gary Wheeler with Eric Close and Johnathon Schaech
image via: Gary Wheeler

Eric Close

Actor Eric Close is well-known for a number of faith-based and TV movies, including INSP's Legal Action, Hallmark's Follow the Stars Home, Christmas in the Air, A Christmas Love Story, Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday, and To Have and To Holiday.

Eric has also starred in the Great American Pure Flix films The Mulligan and Average Joe.

Jesse Hutch with Producer, Director, and Writer Gary Wheeler
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Jesse Hutch

Actor Jesse Hutch has starred in many TV rom-coms and Christmas movies for Hallmark, UPtv, Lifetime, and Great American Family.

His acting credits include Let it Snow, Harvest Moon, How to Fall in Love, My Boyfriends' Dogs, and Christmas in Toyland for Hallmark, My Birthday Romance and Love on the Road for UPtv, Becoming Santa and A Very Vintage Christmas for Lifetime, B&B Merry, A Christmas Blessing, Christmas Under the Northern Lights, A Little Women's Christmas, and For the Love of Chocolate for Great American Family and many more.

Jesse is also currently starring in Homestead: The Series.

Kristoffer Polaha with Producer, Director, and Writer Gary Wheeler
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Kristoffer Polaha

Kristoffer Polaha is well known for a number of Hallmark movies, most notably are A Biltmore Christmas, Mystery 101, A Dickens of a Holiday, Double Holiday, Small Town Christmas, Pearl in Paradise, Rocky Mountain Christmas, Hearts of Christmas, The Christmas Quest, and more.

He also starred in the faith-based, inspirational films Run the Race and Where Hope Grows.

Kristoffer is currently wearing multiple hats as an actor, producer, and director for the 2025 film Mimics, where he not only stars but also takes the helm behind the camera.



Cast pictures on & off the set of Blue Ridge: The Series...

"Blue Ridge: The Series" cast
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"Blue Ridge: The Series" cast & crew
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A Martinez, Johnathon Schaech, Melissa Ordway Gaston, Kristoffer Polaha, and Jesse Hutch
image via: Melissa Ordway Gaston

Actress Sarah Lancaster, who is an original cast member of Blue Ridge: The Series, is also widely known from her TV movies, Christmas in the Smokies (INSP), Love Finds You in Sugarcreek and Christmas on Holly Lane (UPtv), 'Tis the Season for Love, Along Came a Nanny, and Looking for Mr. Right (Hallmark).

Johnathon Schaech, Sarah Lancaster, and Bruce Boxleitner
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Actor Bruce Boxleitner (Christmas Under the Northern Lights, Matchmaker Mysteries, Holiday Date, Wedding Bells, Cedar Cove) was one of the guest stars in the first season; he will also be returning for season 2.

The premiere date for season 2 of Blue Ridge: The Series hasn't been revealed yet.

Last year, season 1 began on the streaming service Western Bound, and a few months later, Blue Ridge: The Series made its way to INSP.

As mentioned in an earlier press release, Blue Ridge: The Series season 2 is set to debut on Western Bound, as well.

Stay tuned for further details on "Blue Ridge: The Series."

Blessings on your day!

Net

🚨 Happy Anniversary "County Rescue" 🚨 Reminder: Catch "County Rescue" Season 1 Marathon TODAY on Great American Family

Happy Anniversary to the cast and crew of "County Rescue" ... and everyone behind the scenes who made this faith-based medical drama show possible!

"County Rescue" made its debut on Great American Family on February 26, 2024, kicking off its first episode last year.

New episodes of "County Rescue" Season 2 are currently airing Sunday nights on Great American Family; however, if you'd like to watch "County Rescue" Season 1 from the beginning, you can catch all 5 episodes TODAY, Wednesday, February 26th, beginning at 6pm/5c.


Here's the schedule...

Wednesday, February 26th:
(Times below in Eastern Standard Time)

Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1) - 6pm

Fall By Myself (Season 1, Episode 2) - 6:45pm

Holding Out for a Hero (Season 1, Episode 3) - 7:30pm

Stuck Between a Hero and a Griffin (Season 1, Episode 4) - 8:15pm

Rescuer (Season 1, Episode 5) - 9pm

After the Flood (Season 2, Episode 1) - 9:45pm


Then, the episodes repeat...

Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1) - 10:30pm

Fall By Myself (Season 1, Episode 2) - 11:15pm

Holding Out for a Hero (Season 1, Episode 3) - 12am

Stuck Between a Hero and a Griffin (Season 1, Episode 4) - 12:45pm

Rescuer (Season 1, Episode 5) - 1:30am

After the Flood (Season 2, Episode 1) - 2:15am


Only four episodes repeat again...

Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1) - 3am

Fall By Myself (Season 1, Episode 2) - 3:45pm

Holding Out for a Hero (Season 1, Episode 3) - 4:30am

Stuck Between a Hero and a Griffin (Season 1, Episode 4) - 5:15am


As you can see in the schedule above, the first episode of season 2 is also included in this marathon.

Further new episodes of "County Rescue" season 2 air on Sunday nights on Great American Family.

*Please note: "County Rescue" is an excellent family show filled with faith, courage, and inspiration; however, some of the medical drama may be too intense for young children. This series is best suited for mature preteens and up.

I hope many of you will enjoy watching,

Net

INSP's March 2025 Programming Will Rope You In...

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For all of you who enjoy Westerns and stories of the American Frontier with patriotic spirit, I wanted to include the programming highlights coming up this March on INSP. (see below)

The INSP channel is also known for great movies and series, such as Christmas in the Smokies, County Line, Far Haven, The Legend of 5 Mile Cave, Blue Ridge, and many more.


INSP's March Schedule:

These four classic films are new to INSP...

Network Movie Premieres:

Bite the Bullet, starring Gene Hackman, Candice Bergen, James Coburn, and Ben Johnson: In 1908, a Western newspaper sponsors a tough cross-country horse race, attracting a colorful crew of ambitious contestants willing to endure 700 miles of unforgiving desert and rugged terrain. Who has the grit and the horsepower to win?

Taggart, starring Dan Duryea and Tony Young: When a stampede, planned by a rancher, kills a settler's parents, he seeks justice. The settler wins in a fair gunfight, but now faces revenge from the dead rancher's father. With killers on his trail, the settler flees into hostile Apache territory.

The Second Time Around, starring Debbie Reynolds, Steve Forrest, Andy Griffith, and Thelma Ritter: In the early 1900s, a widow and her children head West. What they find is an untamed Arizona town, filled with rough characters. The widow quickly strives to clean things up, winning the praise of many and the affections of two very different men.

Vengeance Valley, starring Burt Lancaster and Joanne Dru: A Colorado rancher contends with his two sons, one biological and the other adopted, who are fighting over control of the massive family property. Which brother will come out on top in this family battle for cash and cattle?


I hope many of you will enjoy the Western films this March on INSP.

Happy trails,

Net

🌟🎄 Happy 10 Months 'til Christmas, Everyone 🎄🌟 (Check Out Hallmark's Christmas Announcement, the Upcoming Christmas Schedule, and More!)

Today is February 25th, which means we've hit the mark of 2 months since Christmas 2024 and 10 months 'til this upcoming Christmas 2025!!!

Now that February is almost over, March will soon be here, and spring is literally right around the corner!

But for those of us who love a little bit of Christmas mixed in all year, how have you been doing with that? Are you watching the weekly Friday night Christmas movie classics on Great American Family, the Hallmark Channel, and Hallmark Family? I've recently enjoyed catching many great movies, like A Christmas Blessing, Catering Christmas, and Holiday Crashers.

And if you're curious about this upcoming Friday, well, here's the schedule with SEVEN Christmas movies to choose from:

Friday, February 28, 2025:

Private Princess Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 5pm
A Brush with Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Karen Kingsbury's Maggie's Christmas Miracle ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
All I Need for Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 7pm
A Christmas Miracle for Daisy ... Great American Family ... 8pm
A Shoe Addict's Christmas ... Hallmark Family ... 8pm
Angel Falls Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10pm
A Brush with Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12am
A Christmas Miracle for Daisy ... Great American Family ... 2am
Angel Falls Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4am


The two must-watch Friday night Christmas movies for me are: A Christmas Miracle for Daisy and A Shoe Addict's Christmas!

If you love Christmas year-round, then be sure to check out the Christmas TV Schedule for upcoming Christmas movies airing in February and March.

Hallmark promised a special Christmas announcement today, and they delivered! The Hallmark Christmas Experience is returning weekends NOVEMBER 28 thru DECEMBER 21 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Tickets will be available in June. See more details at https://experiencehallmarkchristmas.com.




I hope you all have a great day! I'm planning to watch a Christmas movie tonight that I haven't seen yet, "Engaged by Christmas," starring Brittany Bristow and Marcus Rosner.

And if you're wondering, yes, I still have a few (or more) new Christmas movies from the 2024 Christmas movie season to go! Last week, I squeezed in watching some streaming Christmas movies that didn't make it to TV. (Now I know why none of the networks snatched them up.) Some were just okay, and the rest were not-so-good. (That's my polite way of saying that some of the movies were honestly awful.) I'm writing up some reviews that will be posted to the 2024 Christmas Movie Review Page soon. If you'd also like to review any of the 2024 Christmas movies, please feel free to do so!

If you're planning to watch something Christmassy today, or if you'll be watching Christmas on Friday night, please share which movie you'll be watching in comments below.

Happy 10 Months 

'til Christmas, Everyone!!!

May your day be

Merry & Bright!

Net🎄

🔎 Which Hallmark Actress Reveals Mystery Movie News? 🔎 The Cat's Out of the Bag!

I have some exciting news to share with all you Sleuthers out there!

Another Hallmark Mystery is set to receive a new movie this year! This will be the second installment in this mystery series.

The lead actress from the upcoming Hallmark Mystery Series just announced this thrilling update during a podcast interview for another show.

Fans of the first film, like myself, are sure to be excited!

So... which mystery am I talking about???

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Or, shall I let the cat out of the bag?

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The answer is...

"Nelly Knows Mysteries"!

While being interviewed for "When Calls the Heart," Pascale Hutton revealed to the Suspenders Unbuttoned Podcast, that she and Kavan Smith would be returning to film another movie for the mystery series in a couple months!

I really loved the first "Nelly Knows Mysteries," so I'm thrilled to see the series returning! I'm a huge fan of Pascale and Kavan, whether they're playing Lee and Rosemary on "When Calls the Heart" or starring in their different rom-coms, and now in mysteries! Their chemistry is simply amazing!

The following interview (below) features Pascale Hutton, along with Sarah and Julie from the *Suspenders Unbuttoned Podcast*.
(If you'd specifically like to see the moment Pascale mentions "Nelly Knows Mysteries," simply advance to 43 minutes and 50 seconds in.)




Here are some responses from fans who heard this news today:

⬤ Love Pascale and excited for another Nelly Knows 🎉 great interview!

⬤ Great interview, Pascal is so much fun, and you ladies too!!!😊💕
Nellie Knows 2nd installment..exciting!

⬤ So excited!!! I may or may not watch Nelly Knows at least once a week 😊

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I would love to know what you think about this movie news, too! Please share in comments below.

Happy Sleuthing!

Net🔎

💕 More to LOVE this Last Weekend in February with New TV Movies, "When Calls the Heart," and the Return of "County Rescue"

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Happy Weekend, Friends!

This weekend, there are two new movie premieres, plus a new episode of "When Calls the Heart" on the Hallmark Channel, and "County Rescue" Season 2 begins on Great American Family!

Last night, I streamed "County Rescue" early through Great American Pure Flix, so I wrote up a brief review below. No spoilers included; I promise!

And, in case you missed my previous post, Great American Family will be airing all of the season 1 "County Rescue" episodes on Wednesday, February 26th. (see schedule times - here)

See all of the details for the new programming this weekend below...


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Saturday, February 22, 2025:

Sisterhood, Inc.

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.

Sisterhood, Inc.

Premieres Saturday, February 22, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

edit via: It's a Wonderful LifeStyle

*If you like Daniella Monet's pink floral dress seen in the image above and the Sisterhood, Inc. poster, click here for details!



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Saturday, February 22, 2025:

Karen Kingsbury’s Someone Like You

Storyline: After the tragic loss of his best friend, a grieving young architect sets out to find her secret twin sister, who was separated from her sibling when she was just an embryo.

Karen Kingsbury’s Someone Like You

Catch the Cable Premiere
Saturday, February 22, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

*Please note: This movie contains adult themes such as... IVF (In vitro fertilization) pregnancy, the death of a young adult, a medical crisis, emotional distress, etc...

*You may also want to note that the runtime for the movie "Someone Like You" is 1 hour and 58 minutes; therefore, with commercials, the movie is 3 hours long.



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Sunday, February 23, 2025:

County Rescue

Season 2, Episode 1 - After the Flood:

With Duke's return fast approaching, Dani realizes her job is on the line; she questions God's path for her as she discovers her ex-fiance is back in town and faces a family emergency.

County Rescue

Airs Sunday, February 23, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

Review: I watched the first episode of County Rescue early through Great American Pure Flix. This was an excellent opener to the second season, which begins with an inspirational scripture and a quick recap of highlights from season 1.

This EMT team is genuinely a close-knit group that collaborates nearly seamlessly. They face challenges with resilience, integrity, and a strong belief in each other and God.

Once again, Dani struggles with her feelings of belonging and uncertainty about the future, especially with the return of her ex-fiance. And it's obvious Dani's fellow EMT co-worker, Tim, has feelings for her, but I'm not sure she'll ever see him as more than a friend.

I remember hearing that the episodes for season 2 would be an hour long, but I noticed that the first episode was only about 30 minutes. With commercials, however, the show will air for 45 minutes on Great American Family.

Even within the limited timeframe, there are still plenty of impactful and heartwarming scenes. This first episode features a bit of light medical drama, making it more appropriate for mature pre-teens and older.

It was delightful to reconnect with these characters, and I can't wait to see them work through the new challenges that await them. ~Net


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Sunday, February 23, 2025:

When Calls the Heart

Season 12, Episode 8 - The Show Must Go On:

Rosemary's play gets a new venue and a new cast. Elizabeth takes her curriculum to the airwaves. Faith helps a friend make a decision. Lucas faces unexpected opposition.

When Calls the Heart

Airs Sunday, February 23, 2025

at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel

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I hope you all enjoy the new movies/episodes this weekend. In case you missed it, I posted a review above for County Rescue.

Recently, I checked out some online reviews for "Someone Like You," and it seems like critics on Rotten Tomatoes have pretty mixed opinions and there are some mixed reviews on IMDB from movie goers, as well. Have any of you seen it? If so, I would love to know your thoughts on it.

*Also, if you're curious about the Christmas movies airing on Friday night, be sure to visit the Christmas Schedule. I'll be keeping this page updated all throughout the year.

Please note: I haven't pre-screened the new movies listed above. If you'd like to post a review on whether a film is family-friendly, please share in the comments.

Blessings on your weekend,

Net

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SHARING HIS LOVE:

"So now faith, hope, and love abide,

these three; but the greatest of these is love."

~1 Corinthians 13:13

"For God so loved the world, 

that he gave his only Son, 

that whoever believes in him 

should not perish 

but have eternal life."

~John 3:16

"Love is patient and kind; 

love does not envy or boast; 

it is not arrogant or rude. 

It does not insist on its own way; 

it is not irritable or resentful; 

it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, 

but rejoices with the truth. 

Love bears all things, 

believes all things, 

hopes all things, 

endures all things."

~ 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

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🎄 Hallmark Teases BIG Christmas Announcement!!!

Hallmark takes to their socials today to tease a BIG announcement is coming with a Christmas tree image and the caption, "No Peeking!"

So what could the BIG surprise be?

Hallmark is currently asking their fans to make their guesses, and all will be revealed on February 25th!

Many fans are guessing it may have something to do with the Hallmark Christmas Experience, and I'm inclined to agree with that guess. Will the network have its event once again in Kansas City, Missouri, or might it expand to more cities and additional cruises?

Stay tuned for details on the 25th!

I hope your day is

Merry & Bright,

Net🎄

See "County Rescue" Season 1 Again on Great American Family

As season 2 of County Rescue begins this weekend, I have fantastic news for all of you who want to watch County Rescue from the beginning!

Great American Family will be playing EVERY episode from Season ONE on Wednesday, February 26th, beginning at 6pm/5c. and ending at 10:30pm/9:30c.

Then, the episodes will repeat from 10:30pm/9:30c. to 6am/5c.!

Interestingly enough, February 26th is also the anniversary date of when County Rescue Season 1, Episode 1 first aired on Great American Family in 2024! So... Happy Anniversary to the cast and crew! Looking forward to rewatching every exciting episode.

Here's the schedule...

Wednesday, February 26th:
(Times below in Eastern Standard Time)

Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1) - 6pm

Fall By Myself (Season 1, Episode 2) - 6:45pm

Holding Out for a Hero (Season 1, Episode 3) - 7:30pm

Stuck Between a Hero and a Griffin (Season 1, Episode 4) - 8:15pm

Rescuer (Season 1, Episode 5) - 9pm

After the Flood (Season 2, Episode 1) - 9:45pm


I hope many of you will be able to watch! Season 2 episodes begin this Sunday night, February 23rd, at 8pm/7c. 

As you can see in the schedule above, the first episode of season 2 will also encore following the season 1 marathon on Wednesday, February 26th, on Great American Family!

Happy watching!

Net

🔎 Two New Mysteries Are Coming to Hallmark Mystery

Nikki DeLoach and Benjamin Ayres, who starred together in the 2020 holiday film Cranberry Christmas and the 2024 film True Justice: Family Ties, will be back with the main cast from that mystery movie, including Katherine McNamara and Markian Tarasiuk. They're working to expand that Hallmark Mystery franchise with two new movies on the way.

Not only does Nikki star in the movies, but she also co-wrote the two new films with her writing partner, Megan McNulty.

The sequels are currently titled Eye For An Eye and Lost Love, but those names might change before they reach their premiere date.

Deadline revealed the description for the second True Justice movie, "Our Warriors work to exonerate a mother wrongly accused of murder. To reopen the case and solve the potential crime, our Justice Warriors need to go undercover and investigate the wealthy parents at a prestigious high school."

In the third movie, Deadline reveals: "Our Warriors work to not only exonerate Marianne for the murder of her missing fiancé but to bring to light a web of counterfeit jewels along the way.

Premiere dates for both mystery films are still to be announced.

Stay tuned, Sleuthers,

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