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Ride Season 1 Episode 1 Recap ‘Legend of the Fall’ Mar 31, 2023

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Ride Season 1 Episode 1 Recap ‘Legend of the Fall’ Hallmark Channel premiered its second new family-drama series this year called "Ride." The series premiered on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Listen as Megan and Wendy recap episode 1 'Legend of the Fall' - scene by scene with spoilers and commentary. What did you think of the Ride pilot? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com or join the Girls Gone Hallmark FB group. Megan and Wendy recap the new Hallmark Channel series Ride. Look for new episodes each Wednesday. About Hallmark Channel's "Ride" Ride is filmed in Calgary, Alberta in Canada. The series began filming in August 2022. Writing team Rebecca Boss and Chris Masi are responsible for the story and script. Sherri Cooper-Landsman serves as showrunner. Following a tragic event, a renowned ranching family must pick up the pieces to save their Colorado ranch. Photo: Marcus Rosner Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: David Brown Who is in Hallmark's New Show Called Ride? Nancy Travis plays McMurray matriarch Isabel. Missy McMurrary is played by Tiera Skovbye (2016's "Christmas Cookies"). Marcus Rosner ("The Love Club," "Romance to the Rescue") plays champion bull rider Austin McMurrary. Beau Mirchoff (2022's "Hidden Gems") plays Cash McMurray. Tuff is played by Jake Foy ("A Little Daytime Drama," "Love in Store") Valeria is played by Sara Garcia who is completely new to Hallmark. Related: "The Way Home" Season Finale Recap Who We're Riding for this Week Every week Megan and Wendy will choose one character or actor that left an impression. This week it is brother Tuff McMurray played by Jake Foy and his absolutely savage remarks to mean girl Janine. Jake Foy plays Tuff McMurray in the new series Ride. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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The Way Home Season 1 Episode 10 Recap Mar 29, 2023

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"The Way Home" Season 1 Episode 10 Recap 'Not All Who Wander Are Lost' Megan and Wendy were super pleased with the season finale episode of Hallmark Channel's smash family-drama-time-travel hit! Bravo to the writers who answered so many open questions but also left us with a great cliff hanger for season two. Listen in for scene by scene commentary in this season finale recap 'Not All Who Wander Are Lost.' Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com or join the Girls Gone Hallmark FB group. Megan and Wendy recap Hallmark Channel movies and series on their podcast called Girls Gone Hallmark. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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A Picture of Her Mar 28, 2023

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Tyler Hynes and Rhiannon Fish kick off Hallmark Channel's 'Spring Into Love' with the premiere of "A Picture of Her." Listen as Megan and Wendy break down what they liked, what they wished for, and their favorite segment 'Did You See That?' Plus, Hallmark news, behind-the-scenes of the Girls Gone Hallmark #KingofHallmark bracket, and more. Where does this Tyler Hynes movie fall amongst your favorites? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Or join our private Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group today and discuss this movie with other fans. Crown the King of Hallmark See the original King of Hallmark bracket. Voting concludes on Tuesday March 28, 2023. About "A Picture of Her" Filmed in Vancouver, Canada In an interview with Just Jared, Rhiannon Fish talked about how cold it was filming this spring movie during the winter. She said that the crew had built covers for the actors and camera to be under to shoot outdoor scenes while is it snowing. Written by Donald Davenport who has just a handful of writing credits. His last was from 2012 called “Hell and Mr. Fudge.” Directed by Michael Robison who has 78 directing credits including last year’s “Long Lost Christmas” but also notably for the Hynes’ fans: “An Unexpected Christmas” and “It Was Always You.” Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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The Cases of Mystery Lane Mar 24, 2023

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No misery this week! Hallmark Movies and Mysteries gave us "The Cases of Mystery Lane" starring Paul Campbell and Aimee Garcia. Listen in as Megan and Wendy discuss Paul Campbell in what he calls his "dream role." Want to be the next member of our exclusive Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group? Click that link to join today. Or, email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com to give us your review of "The Cases of Mystery Lane." Megan and Wendy review "The Cases of Mystery Lane" - a Hallmark Movies & Mysteries original starring Paul Campbell and Aimee Garcia. About "The Cases of Mystery Lane" Paul Campbell plays Alden Case. Campbell gave an interview where he said he loved wearing the ridiculous disguises and playing characters in this movie. Aimee Garcia plays Birdie Case. She is new to Hallmark but is not a newcomer to acting. She has 81 acting credits including last year’s Netflix holiday movie “Christmas with You” also starring Freddie Prinze Jr., 80 episodes of the series “Lucifer,” many years on the HBO series “Dexter.” Appears she does a ton of voice work as well. This movie was written by Joel Dovev and Margaux Froley who are married and this is their first joint writing credit as well as first Hallmark movie for the both of them. According to Heavy.com, this was originally written to be an hour-long TV series about an eccentric husband and his straight-laced wife to end up teaming up as private investigators to solve mysteries and end up saving their marriage in the process. Apparently it was passed on by network TV but Hallmark ended up grabbing it. Directed by Mike Rohl. You might remember we mentioned his name at the beginning of the year. He has 61 directing credits including tons for Hallmark but so many more. We mentioned him because he is the father to actress Kacey Rohl who played art student Lily in The Wedding Veil Inspiration. Paul Campbell super fan Caroline Richardson (also known as @hallmarkiescaroline3 and co-host of Hallmarkies Podcast) started a petition on Change.org to get Hallmark to commit to turning this movie into a franchise. At the time of taking notes, the petition was at 408 signatures, including the one and only Tyler Hynes. Our Thoughts on The Cases of Mystery Lane This is a rundown of everything we discussed in our podcast episode of Girls Gone Hallmark. If you enjoy our insights, be sure to tune into our podcast for more discussions on Hallmark movies! First Impressions As lifelong Hallmark fans, we were excited to dive into "The Cases of Mystery Lane." From the outset, the film promised an intriguing blend of humor and mystery, and it didn't disappoint. The chemistry between the lead characters, played by Paul Campbell and Aimee Garcia, set the tone for what turned out to be a delightful watch. What We Liked The film excelled in several areas, making it a standout in the Hallmark mystery lineup.

Perfect Casting:Paul Campbell as Alden Case was a masterstroke. His dry humor and comedic timing were impeccable, making every scene a joy to watch. Aimee Garcia, who played Birdie Case, was a perfect match for Paul. Their on-screen chemistry was palpable, and their characters complemented each other beautifully.
Engaging Plot:We loved the comedic twist on the mystery genre. The storyline was not only captivating but also easy to follow, something that isn’t always the case with mystery plots. The film kept us engaged from start to finish, with well-timed humor and suspense.
Realistic Relationships:The dynamic between Alden and Birdie felt genuine and relatable. Their marriage had its ups and downs, but it was portrayed in a way that felt authentic. Their interactions were filled with real-life complexities, making their relationship one of the film's highlights.
Writing and Dialogue:The script was sharp and witty. The banter between characters, especially Alden’s interactions with the air quotes "cop" and fellow PI Rick,

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The Way Home Season 1 Episode 9 Recap ‘The Day the Music Died’ Mar 22, 2023

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The Way Home Season 1 Episode 9 Recap 'The Day the Music Died' Why didn't we see this coming? Moreover, why didn't Kat? Episode 9 of "The Way Home" was a doozy. Listen in for a scene by scene recap including commentary and spoilers. Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com or join the Girls Gone Hallmark FB group. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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A Winning Team Mar 21, 2023

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Oh we're definitely talking about Kris Polaha's tragic hairstyle in this movie. Megan and Wendy review "A Winning Team" Hallmark's newest original movie starring Kristoffer Polaha and Hallmark newcomer Nadia Hatta. Check out that heated debate in our Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group. Or, email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of this week's Kristoffer Polaha soccer movie. Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel's "A Winning Team" starring Kris Polaha and newcomer Nadia Hatta. About "A Winning Team" Kristoffer Polaha plays Ian. Everyone knows who Polaha is. He was in last year’s “We Wish You a Married Christmas” and had a cameo in “Haul Out the Holly.” He will star in the highly anticipated “A Biltmore Christmas” later this year. According to his IMDB, he has a ton of upcoming work including "Harlen Coben’s Shelter." Nadia Hatta plays 3-time World Cup soccer champion Emily. According to IMDB she is best known for her role in a series called “Away” on Netflix. This is her first Hallmark movie. She was also a VJ at MTV Asia. You may have recognized Adil Zaidi as Ian’s friend. At the time of recording, he hadn’t been given credit on IMDB. He typically plays a lot of “friend-of” roles in Hallmark movies. I wouldn’t mind seeing him as a lead. This was written by Ronee Uyeshiro. This is her first writing credit. Jason Furukawa directed. He has 13 directing credits including last year’s “A Magical Christmas Village.” Filmed in Vancouver during winter - which made this spring movie hard to film, especially the outdoor soccer scenes. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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Unexpected Grace Mar 17, 2023

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"It's either 'Mysteries or Misery'" said Megan on today's brand new podcast. Listen in as Megan and Wendy review "Unexpected Grace" which premiered on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Tons of discussion about "Unexpected Grace" in our Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group. Or, email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of this movie. Megan and Wendy review "Unexpected Grace" starring Erica Durance and Michael Rady. About "Unexpected Grace" The movie was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It was reported that the weather was at times at -15 Celsius or about ~ 0 Fahrenheit during filming. Linda-Lisa Hayter directed. She has 9 directing credits on IMDB including “The Journey Ahead” from 2022 which was a HMM movie, “Five More Minutes,” “Right in Front of Me,” “Christmas in Evergreen: Bells are Ringing,” and “Cranberry Christmas.” She also directed a Lifetime movie called “Dirty Little Secret” staring Melissa Joan Hart and it’s about hoarding. Story credit goes to Eugenia Zukerman - according to IMDB this is her the film writing credit from the 79 year old. Teleplay is by Mark Hefti who has 16 writing credits including “A Dickens of a Holiday,” “My Christmas Family Tree,” and “Beverly Hills Wedding.” Erica Durance plays grieving mom Noelle. She last was in “We Need a Little Christmas,” “Color My World with Love,” and “North to Home” all in 2022. Plus Lifetime’s “Girl in the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez.” Michael Rady plays Jack. Last time he was on Hallmark he was in “A New Year’s Resolution.” His resume is quite deep - he’s recently been on "Magnum PI," "Chicago Med," "The Good Fight," and "New Amsterdam." Also 10 episodes of "UnReal" in 2016, 8 episodes of "Jane the Virgin," 18 episodes of the reboot of "Melrose Place" in 2009, the college series "Greek" in 2008 and he also played the Greek hottie in 2005 “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.” Erica Tremblay played daughter Grace. She most recently had an uncredited role in the Tyler Hynes movie “Always Amore.” Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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The Way Home Season 1 Episode 8 Recap ‘Lovefool’ Mar 15, 2023

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The Way Home Season 1 Episode 8 Recap 'Lovefool' Nick returns to Port Haven, Kat creeps on her parents, and we finally get a kiss Hallmark has never seen. Megan and Wendy recap episode 8 of "The Way Home." Listen in for a scene by scene recap with spoilers. Plus, a two-time Homie of the Week. What secret pager codes do you remember? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com or join the Girls Gone Hallmark FB group. Megan and Wendy recap the Hallmark series "The Way Home" - episode 8 called 'Lovefool.' Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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Game of Love Mar 14, 2023

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Wowie-Zowie alert! Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark Channel's "Game of Love" starring Kimberley Sustad and Brooks Darnell. Can two very good actors carry a movie about the making a really terrible board game? How do you feel about #sustuds - Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel movies on their podcast Girls Gone Hallmark. Hallmark Channel News Coming to Hallmark: read it all here. Heather Hemmens signs deal with Hallmark Aurora Teagarden moves on without CCB About "Game of Love" Game of Love was filmed in late November in Vancouver and Maple Ridge, more specifically in locations such as Jim’s Pizza, Chameleon Café, and the ACT Theatre. Kimberley Sustad plays Audrey. Last seen in Lights, Camera, Christmas! last year as well as a cameo in Three Wise Men and a Baby - which of course, she co-wrote with Paul Campbell. Brooks Darnell plays Matthew. Last seen in Holiday Heritage during last year’s Countdown to Christmas. Prior to that, Advice to Love By and A Winter Getaway. Director Jason Bourque - 57 directing credits including one of our faves from a few seasons ago “My Christmas Family Tree” Story credit is giving to Samantha Herman. Her other writing credits include last year’s “A Fabled Holiday” and “Our Italian Christmas Memories.” The teleplay was written by Joey Elkins who is a staff writer on the Netflix hit series “Outer Banks” as well as a few hallmark writing credits like “Autumn in the City” “Unlocking Christmas” and “Love on Iceland” Blake Silver is also credited with writing the teleplay. His other work includes “Autumn in the City” “Unlocking Christmas” and “Love on Iceland” as well. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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The Way Home Season 1 Episode 7 Recap Mar 08, 2023

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The Way Home Season 1 Episode 7 Recap "The End of the World As We Know It" Now that the carnival has come and gone, what's next for time travelers Kat and Alice? Megan and Wendy recap episode 7 of "The Way Home" - an episode full of Y2K fashion, a mysterious note, and a tease of a kiss. Expect a scene by scene recap with spoilers. Plus, our choice for Homie of the Week. What do you think of the theory Wendy shared at the end of this episode? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com or join the Girls Gone Hallmark FB group. Megan and Wendy recap episode 7 of "The Way Home" in a brand new Girls Gone Hallmark podcast episode. Alice goes to a New Year’s Eve Y2K party to support her friend. Kat finds a new mystery about her father, while Del reveals an old secret about him that’s troubled her. Photo: Andie MacDowell, Sadie Laflamme-Snow Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Peter Stranks Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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