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Happy Weekend, Friends!
Great American Family is kicking off 2026 with the first NEW mystery movie TV premiere of the year - Ainsley McGregor: A Case for the Watchmaker - following a Saturday marathon of the previous Ainsley McGregor mysteries, starring Candace Cameron Bure.
Plus, I also streamed the new Ainsley McGregor Mystery on Pure Flix! Be sure to check out my review below; I promise it's spoiler-free.
Over on the Hallmark Channel, there’s another Winter Escape (this time set in beautiful Australia!), plus a fiery new episode of When Calls the Heart that’s sure to have Hearties on the edge of their seats.
Be sure to check out more information about the new character (the young girl pictured above) joining the When Calls the Heart cast in my comments at the end of this post.
See details on these new movies and When Calls the Heart below.
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Saturday, January 10, 2026:
Storyline: In Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Watchmaker, Ainsley McGregor thought craft markets and book clubs, not corpses, would define her new life back home in Sweet River. That is until a beloved member of the book club raises a cold case involving her late husband who was found murdered over his rare antique watch. Ainsley springs into action to untangle a web of small town secrets before the killer winds the clock down on the next victim.
Movie Review:
SPOILER FREE -
I streamed Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Watchmaker on Pure Flix, and absolutely loved it! This, in my opinion, is the best "Ainsley" mystery, so far! You could sense a deeper connection with all of the characters, and not only was the mystery intriguing, but the pace of the story was engaging, with clever dialogue. My guess of who-dun-it was right, but that also made it a fun watch.
I especially liked how the book club was more actively involved in solving a cold case, adding both heart and humor to the investigation. A new character is introduced who is wonderfully quirky and instantly memorable. I truly hope we see him again in future episodes.
Also, I liked that Jake was still his usual self, silly and friendly, but he also seemed more mature, confident, and capable. When Ainsley's life is in jeopardy, Jake stays the night at her home on the couch with Ainsley's adorable dog, George. I enjoyed seeing more of his strong, protective side.
This movie was sooo good; it reminded me of how much I always enjoyed the "Aurora Teagarden" mysteries. It has that same cozy mystery feel. I sure hope Great American Family plans to continue this mystery series- since I had such a wonderful *time* watching "A Case for the Watchmaker"! ~Net
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Saturday, January 10, 2026:
Storyline: Georgie, a travel writer, travels to Melbourne for an assignment where she meets Zach, an Australian ex-footballer who agrees to be her tour guide and shows her that there's more to life than work.
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Sunday, January 11, 2026:
Season 13, Episode 2 - Up in Smoke
Storyline: Nathan responds to fire in Goldie National Park while Elizabeth leads relief efforts in Hope Valley.
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I hope you all have a fantastic weekend!
I’m really looking forward to this new episode of "When Calls the Heart." It sounds like an emotional, intense time is ahead for the people of Hope Valley and for us viewers, too, with the fire at Goldie Park and many lives in danger. I have a feeling we might want to keep a tissue nearby.
We’ll also be meeting a brand-new character, a young girl named Gwendolyn, played by 14-year-old actress Alex MacIsaac. I’ve been hearing such wonderful things about her performance. She has a strong background in singing and musical theatre, so I imagine we’ll eventually get to see some of that talent on "When Calls the Heart," perhaps even more so down the road, with Rosemary as her director, of course!
I'm also planning to rewatch the "Ainsley McGregor Mystery" again - since I really enjoyed this one! So many great characters. I so enjoyed sleuthing with Ainsley and friends. In case you missed it, I shared a review above.
Please Note: I haven't pre-screened the new Winter Escape movie premiering this weekend. If you'd like to post a review on whether this movie is family-friendly, please share in the comments below. Thank you in advance to everyone who shares with us.
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Saturday, January 10, 2026:
Storyline: In Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Watchmaker, Ainsley McGregor thought craft markets and book clubs, not corpses, would define her new life back home in Sweet River. That is until a beloved member of the book club raises a cold case involving her late husband who was found murdered over his rare antique watch. Ainsley springs into action to untangle a web of small town secrets before the killer winds the clock down on the next victim.
Premieres Saturday, January 10, 2026
at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family
Movie Review:
SPOILER FREE -
I streamed Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Watchmaker on Pure Flix, and absolutely loved it! This, in my opinion, is the best "Ainsley" mystery, so far! You could sense a deeper connection with all of the characters, and not only was the mystery intriguing, but the pace of the story was engaging, with clever dialogue. My guess of who-dun-it was right, but that also made it a fun watch.
I especially liked how the book club was more actively involved in solving a cold case, adding both heart and humor to the investigation. A new character is introduced who is wonderfully quirky and instantly memorable. I truly hope we see him again in future episodes.
Also, I liked that Jake was still his usual self, silly and friendly, but he also seemed more mature, confident, and capable. When Ainsley's life is in jeopardy, Jake stays the night at her home on the couch with Ainsley's adorable dog, George. I enjoyed seeing more of his strong, protective side.
This movie was sooo good; it reminded me of how much I always enjoyed the "Aurora Teagarden" mysteries. It has that same cozy mystery feel. I sure hope Great American Family plans to continue this mystery series- since I had such a wonderful *time* watching "A Case for the Watchmaker"! ~Net
Saturday, January 10, 2026:
Storyline: Georgie, a travel writer, travels to Melbourne for an assignment where she meets Zach, an Australian ex-footballer who agrees to be her tour guide and shows her that there's more to life than work.
Premieres Saturday, January 10, 2026
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
Sunday, January 11, 2026:
Season 13, Episode 2
Season 13, Episode 2 - Up in Smoke
Storyline: Nathan responds to fire in Goldie National Park while Elizabeth leads relief efforts in Hope Valley.
Season 13, Episode 2
Premieres Sunday, January 11, 2026
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
I hope you all have a fantastic weekend!
I’m really looking forward to this new episode of "When Calls the Heart." It sounds like an emotional, intense time is ahead for the people of Hope Valley and for us viewers, too, with the fire at Goldie Park and many lives in danger. I have a feeling we might want to keep a tissue nearby.
We’ll also be meeting a brand-new character, a young girl named Gwendolyn, played by 14-year-old actress Alex MacIsaac. I’ve been hearing such wonderful things about her performance. She has a strong background in singing and musical theatre, so I imagine we’ll eventually get to see some of that talent on "When Calls the Heart," perhaps even more so down the road, with Rosemary as her director, of course!
I'm also planning to rewatch the "Ainsley McGregor Mystery" again - since I really enjoyed this one! So many great characters. I so enjoyed sleuthing with Ainsley and friends. In case you missed it, I shared a review above.
Please Note: I haven't pre-screened the new Winter Escape movie premiering this weekend. If you'd like to post a review on whether this movie is family-friendly, please share in the comments below. Thank you in advance to everyone who shares with us.
Blessings to You All!
Net
❤️ SHARING HIS LOVE: ❤️
"Teach us to number our days,
That we may gain a heart of wisdom."
~Psalm 90:12
I can’t wait to see this new Ainsley, especially after reading your review, Net. I just tuned in for the marathon leading up to it.
ReplyDeleteWCTH looks great too! It’ll be interesting to meet the new character. I have a feeling you’re right… I’ll definitely be keeping tissues close by. Christie
Watching Ainsley now and enjoying every moment. Looking at the new schedule, looks like a great season
ReplyDeleteA Melbourne Match is so wonderful! -Maria
ReplyDeleteA Case for the Watchmaker is sooo good! -Maria
ReplyDeleteI’ll be watching a Melbourne Match, it looks fun & love Melbourne, I wish they’d make more Hallmark abroad type movies in Australia (Hearts down under/love on the menu) & New Zealand (a love yarn, destination love & Netflix’s Falling Inn Love), I’d enjoy them a lot more than some of the destination ones. Saying that I liked “love on safari” & “a safari romance”, both set in South Africa & “Love in Paradise” set in Fiji.
ReplyDeleteThe new Ainsley is fantastic! One thing I thought was great about it, was that it was a cold case, so this small town doesn’t really have that many current murders to solve.
ReplyDeleteThe book club was very involved, which I liked. It’s cute they still can’t come up with a new name to call themselves. I think they should just stick with book club.
Candace looked so pretty, as usual. I liked seeing her longer hair again. Christie