Mistletoe Murders Season 3 Is Confirmed: Premiere Date, Cast & Everything We Know
Ever since Mistletoe Murders season 2 wrapped on Hallmark Channel, fans have been wondering will there be a Mistletoe Murders Season 3. With lingering questions after the finale, cozy mystery viewers are searching for any clues about what might come next.
The answer is officially yes! Hallmark Media has confirmed that Mistletoe Murders is returning for Season 3, with Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney both set to reprise their roles. The new season is expected to premiere during Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas 2026 . Here’s everything we know so far!
Last Updated: February 2026
What Is Mistletoe Murders?
Mistletoe Murders is Hallmark’s holiday mystery series starring Sarah Drew as Emily Lane, a Christmas shop owner with a knack for solving crimes, alongside Peter Mooney as Detective Sam Wilner.
The series is based on the Audible original mystery series created by Ken Cuperus, but the Hallmark Channel show is its own adaptation – which is why questions about renewals can sometimes get muddled between platforms.
Mistletoe Murders first premiered exclusively on Hallmark’s streaming platform, Hallmark+, in fall 2024. The network later brought the series to Hallmark Channel in fall 2025, airing Season 1 followed immediately by the Season 2 premiere, a rollout that helped the show quickly build a loyal fanbase drawn to its festive charm, serialized mystery, and character-driven storytelling.
Has Hallmark Renewed Mistletoe Murders for Season 3?
Yes! Here’s what we know: Here’s what Hallmark has confirmed about the upcoming season:
- Renewal status: Officially renewed
- Stars: Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney return
- Production start: Later in 2026
- Premiere window: Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas 2026 programming event
- Where to watch: Hallmark Channel (live) and Hallmark+ (streaming)
- Produced by: Lionsgate Canada and Headspinner Productions
Where Did We Leave Off? Season 2 Recap (Spoilers Ahead)
Season 2 of Mistletoe Murders ended on a major cliffhanger, raising the stakes significantly for both Emily and Sam. While Hallmark is keeping specific plot details under wraps ahead of Season 3, showrunner Ken Cuperus has confirmed the emotional and narrative stakes are “higher than ever.”
If you haven’t finished Season 2 yet, now is the perfect time to binge before production wraps and the new season arrives.
What the Cast and Creators Are Saying
The excitement around Season 3 is palpable from everyone involved.
Michelle Vicary, Head of Programming at Hallmark Media, praised the show’s unique combination of elements: “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 has been overwhelmingly positive.”
Showrunner and Executive Producer Ken Cuperus (Hudson & Rex) put it simply: “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.”
Jocelyn Hamilton, President of Television at Lionsgate Canada, called the renewal a reflection of their “shared commitment to entertaining storytelling, beloved characters, and holiday magic.”
The Team Behind Mistletoe Murders
- Showrunner/Executive Producer: Ken Cuperus (Hudson & Rex)
- Executive Producers: Michelle Melanson (The Next Step), Jocelyn Hamilton (Burden of Truth), Sarah Drew
- Production Companies: Lionsgate Canada, Headspinner Productions
- International Distribution: Lionsgate Television
Sarah Drew pulling double duty as both star and executive producer continues to be a major draw for the show, giving her significant creative input into Emily Lane’s unfolding story.
The Audible Connection: Listen to the Original Series
Did you know Mistletoe Murders started as an Audible Original audio drama? The original audio series stars How I Met Your Mother‘s Cobie Smulders, along with Raymond Ablack and Anna Cathcart — and it currently has four seasons available, giving audio drama fans even more mystery to dig into.
If you love the TV series, the Audible original is a fantastic companion — and vice versa.
Listen to Mistletoe Murders on Audible — new members get their first month free with an Audible Premium Plus trial. Start listening → (affiliate link)
How We Got Here: Tracking the Road to Renewal
When Mistletoe Murders Season 2 wrapped in late 2025, there was no official word yet on whether the show would continue, but there were plenty of reasons to be optimistic. We did some digging into Hallmark’s typical renewal patterns and what we knew about the show’s production timeline to try and read the tea leaves.
Based on Season 2’s filming timeline of late March through late May 2025 we predicted that a Season 3 renewal decision would likely come before spring 2026, with production following a similar window.
And we were right! Hallmark confirmed the renewal in February 2026, with production set to begin later this year. That puts us right on schedule for a Countdown to Christmas premiere.
(The announcement also came just before Sarah Drew’s newest Hallmark movie premiere. Those Hallmark execs are no dummies!)
If you were refreshing this page back in December wondering whether it was going to happen, it happened! Fletcher’s Grove is officially coming back.
What Fans Are Hoping to See in Mistletoe Murders Season 3
Now that Season 3 is confirmed, the question has shifted from if to what. You know Hallmark fans have a lot of feelings about where the story should go next.
Season 2 ended on a cliffhanger that raised the stakes significantly for both Emily and Sam, and viewers haven’t stopped talking about it since. The most consistent thing we hear from the Girls Gone Hallmark community is that they want answers and they want them without sacrificing the slow, deliberate pace that makes this show so satisfying to watch. Nobody wants the mystery of Emily Lane resolved too quickly. That tension is the engine of the whole series.
Beyond the central mystery, fans are vocal about a few specific things. More episodes per season comes up constantly. Six episodes feels like it’s over just as it’s getting started, and with a story this layered there’s a strong case for expanding the run. A deeper look at Sam’s perspective is another popular request; Peter Mooney has done a lot with limited screen time and viewers want to see that character opened up. And perhaps the most interesting fan conversation has been around the Christmas setting itself.
Series creator Ken Cuperus has previously mentioned that Emily’s shop is open year-round and that he’d love to tell Mistletoe Murders stories set outside the holiday season. Some fans are actively hoping Season 3 leans into that, even slightly, to give the world of Fletcher’s Grove more room to breathe.
Season 3 has a lot to deliver on, and based on everything Ken Cuperus and the team have said about it, they know it.
While You Wait: Watch Sarah Drew in The Stars Between Us
Can’t get enough of Sarah Drew? You’re in luck. She’s starring opposite Matt Long in The Stars Between Us, premiering Saturday, February 21 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel and streaming the next day on Hallmark+.
It’s the perfect tide-me-over while we count down to the Season 3 premiere.
Cozy Mystery Fans: Books to Read While You Wait for Season 3
If you’re obsessed with the Mistletoe Murders vibe, here are some cozy mystery books and series to keep you busy until Season 3 arrives:
- The Flavia de Luce Series by Alan Bradley — a brilliant young amateur detective in 1950s England
- A Great Deliverance by Elizabeth George — British detective fiction with deep character work
- The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman — witty, warm, and completely addictive
- Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson — a mystery-obsessed teen investigates cold cases at a quirky boarding school
Shop this entire collection of books in our Amazon storefront!
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Mistletoe Murders Season 3 premiere? Season 3 is expected to premiere during Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas event in fall/holiday 2026. An exact date has not yet been announced.
Is Mistletoe Murders on Netflix or Hulu? No,Mistletoe Murders is exclusive to Hallmark Channel and Hallmark+. It is not available on Netflix, Hulu, Max, or other streaming platforms.
How many seasons of Mistletoe Murders are there? As of 2026, two seasons have aired on Hallmark, with Season 3 confirmed for later this year. The original Audible audio series has four seasons.
Is Mistletoe Murders based on a book? It is adapted from the Mistletoe Murders Audible Original audio drama series, which stars Cobie Smulders.
Where is Mistletoe Murders filmed? The series is filmed in and around Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Will Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney return for Season 3? Yes! Both Sarah Drew (Emily Lane) and Peter Mooney (Detective Sam Wilner) are confirmed to return for Season 3.
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We’re Your New Hallmark Besties
Hey there! We’re Girls Gone Hallmark! Megan’s a longtime Hallmark movie fan, while Wendy – well, she used to be a Hallmark hater. Now, we’ve teamed up to share our (often very different!) takes on these films. Get ready for some lively, fun-filled conversations!
Check out the library of Hallmark movies we’ve reviewed!
