Mistletoe Murders Is Coming Back for a Third Season on Hallmark Media

Hallmark’s "Mistletoe Murders" Renewed for Third Season

Hallmark Media announced on Friday that the mystery series Mistletoe Murders, featuring Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney, will return for a third season. Production is set to begin later this year, with the premiere scheduled during Hallmark’s annual Countdown to Christmas event.

The series follows Emily Lane, played by Drew, who is the cheerful owner of a year-round Christmas-themed shop in the picturesque town of Fletcher’s Grove. Despite her friendly demeanor, Emily harbors a significant secret and becomes involved in investigating a series of murders that disrupt the town’s charm. She works alongside Detective Sam Wilner, portrayed by Mooney, who soon uncovers that Emily herself may hold deeper mysteries.

Season 3 will explore the aftermath of Season 2’s cliffhanger, where Emily and Sam share an intimate moment and commit to being truthful about their pasts.

Mistletoe Murders is based on the Audible Original series of the same name, originally featuring Cobie Smulders, Raymond Ablack, Anna Cathcart, and a full ensemble cast.

Michelle Vicary, Head of Programming at Hallmark Media, expressed enthusiasm for the series, stating, “Mistletoe Murders embodies so many of the elements viewers turn to Hallmark for: romance, community, and Christmas wrapped within a cozy mystery. Over two seasons, viewer response to this series has been overwhelmingly positive, and we cannot wait to bring them back to Fletcher’s Grove and to continue to reveal the backstory that has made Emily Lane one of the most enigmatic characters on television.”

Ken Cuperus serves as the executive producer and showrunner for the series. Other executive producers include Michelle Melanson, Jocelyn Hamilton, and Sarah Drew.

Produced by Lionsgate Canada and Headspinner Productions, the series is distributed internationally by Lionsgate Television. Jocelyn Hamilton, President of Television at Lionsgate Canada, remarked, “Season three of Mistletoe Murders represents everything we love about working with Hallmark: a shared commitment to entertaining storytelling, beloved characters, and holiday magic that resonates with audiences year after year. We’re thrilled to continue our partnership and to keep expanding this world, delivering more of the mystery, heart, and festive charm that fans have come to expect from the franchise.”

Seasons one and two of Mistletoe Murders are currently available for streaming on Hallmark+.