Hallmark has today renewed its original drama series Mistletoe Murders for a third season. Production on the new season will begin later this year and will premiere during the network's annual Countdown to Christmas programming event.
The drama follows Emily Lane, the outwardly friendly, and optimistic shop owner of a charming, year-round Christmas-themed store, who has been harboring a big secret. Residing in the quaint tourist town of Fletcher's Grove, Emily finds herself compelled to investigate not-so-quaint local murders. As Emily works with Detective Sam Wilner, a smart local cop - he discovers that the bigger mystery is Emily herself. Season two ended on a thrilling cliffhanger, leaving the stakes for Emily and Sam higher than ever.
The drama stars Sarah Drew, Peter Mooney, Sierra Marilyn Riley, Lara Amersey, Kylee Evans, David Hewlett, Jake Epstein, Jean Yoon and Tommie-Amber Pirie.
Ken Cuperus created the drama. He executive produces with Drew, Michelle Melanson and Jocelyn Hamilton. Lionsgate Canada and Headspinner Productions produce.
"Mistletoe Murders embodies so many of the elements viewers turn to Hallmark for: romance, community and Christmas wrapped within a cozy mystery," said Michelle Vicary, Head of Programming, Hallmark Media. "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."
"Two things I can't seem to get enough of are Christmas and murder mysteries... so having the opportunity to continue to tell the story of Emily Lane, is one of the great joys of my life," added Cuperus. "Hallmark fans have really come through for us in a big way, and I'm so excited to deliver more of what they love in season three. Working alongside Hallmark Channel, Lionsgate, our incredible cast and crew, and my partner in all aspects of life, Michelle Melanson, truly makes it feel like Christmas all year round."