Hallmark Media confirmed a third season of Mistletoe Murders, continuing the cozy mystery starring Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney and adapted from an Audible Original
Hallmark Media has picked up Mistletoe Murders for a third season, extending the cozy-but-cryptic franchise that pairs holiday cheer with whodunit intrigue. Production is slated to begin later this year, and the network plans to roll the new episodes into its Countdown to Christmas lineup.
The series stars Sarah Drew as Emily Lane and Peter Mooney as Detective Sam Wilner. Hallmark’s version springs from an Audible Original of the same name — a property that originally featured a different cast, including Cobie Smulders, Raymond Ablack and Anna Cathcart — but the TV adaptation reshaped the story into an ongoing mystery centered on Emily’s year‑round Christmas shop in the tourist town of Fletcher’s Grove.
Why the renewal
Viewers warmed to the blend of romance and mystery across two seasons, and Hallmark has signalled it wants to dig deeper into both character and small‑town secrets. The network has teased that season three will pull back more layers on Emily’s past while introducing fresh cases that keep Fletcher’s Grove buzzing.
What to expect in season three
Mistletoe Murders balances procedural elements with quieter, character-driven moments. At its heart is the Emily–Sam dynamic: Emily’s community-first instincts and Sam’s investigative rigor create a push‑and‑pull that fuels both romantic tension and plot momentum. The season-two finale left the pair sharing a turning point — a romantic entanglement and a promise to confront old wounds — and season three is expected to expand on that thread while launching new mysteries that complicate life in town.
Behind the scenes
Ken Cuperus returns as showrunner and executive producer, joined by Michelle Melanson, Jocelyn Hamilton and Sarah Drew among the producing team. Hallmark Media’s Head of Programming, Michelle Vicary, has described the series as a blend of romance, community and holiday spirit wrapped in a cozy mystery. The show is produced by Lionsgate Canada and Headspinner Productions, with Lionsgate Television handling international distribution. Jocelyn Hamilton has highlighted the collaborative relationship between production and the network, focused on strong storytelling and fully realized characters.
Where and when to watch
Filming begins later this year, with Hallmark aiming to debut the new season during its Countdown to Christmas event. Fans can expect the same warm aesthetic and small‑town charm — plus deeper backstory and trickier puzzles — when Emily and Sam return to Fletcher’s Grove.