Mistletoe Murders Episodes 1 and 2 (Season 1)
We were thrilled to see Mistletoe Murders make its Hallmark Channel debut on October 17! After a smash-hit run on Hallmark+, the Sarah Drew–led mystery kicked off Countdown to Christmas 2025 in style. If you missed the premiere, now’s the perfect time to catch up – Season 2 is coming soon, and you won’t want to miss what’s next in this fan-favorite series! Enjoy our review of Mistletoe Murders episodes 1 and 2.
In Mistletoe Murders Episodes 1 and 2, we meet Emily Lane, a beloved Christmas shop owner with a secret past and a sharp eye for detail. When a poisoned cookie turns up at a murder scene and links back to her, Emily trades in wrapping paper for red flags. Detective Sam Wilner wants Emily to leave the sleuthing to him, but she has other plans. With her new friend June in custody and suspicions swirling around a man named Trent, Emily dusts off her old investigative skills in secret.
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About Mistletoe Murders
- Mistletoe Murders was created by Ken Cuperus and he’s credited with writing the first two episodes of the series. Ken was the executive producer of the Mistletoe Murders podcast series which the TV series was based on. He’s also been a writer and a producer on the series Hudson and Rex.
- Grant Harvey directed the first two episodes of Mistletoe Murders. For Hallmark Grant has also directed 14 episodes of The Way Home. His additional directing projects include Heartland and Orphan Black.
- Sarah Drew plays Emily Lane, our shop owner with a mysterious past. Sarah has 53 acting credits including 204 episodes of Grey’s Anatomy as April Kepner. For Hallmark she has appeared in Branching Out, One Summer andGuiding Emily.
- Peter Mooney plays Detective Sam Wilner. Peter must have Big Cop Energy because among his acting credits including roles in series like Rookie Blue and Burden of Truth.
- Sierra Marilyn Ryley plays teenager Violet Wilner. This was her first acting project and she has since appeared in the series Motorheards.
- Kylee Evans plays town busybosy Brooke Carmichael. You might recognize Kylee as Stephanie from the series Good Witch.
- Lara Amersay plays June Hubble, murder suspect and Emily’s bestie. Lara has had roles in Workin’ Moms as well as the Prime Video series Cross.
- David Hewlett plays Ray, the furniture salesperson with a shady side hustle. David has a deep resume. His longest running role was on Stargate: Atlantis where he appeared on 99 episodes.
- Steve Lund plays Marcus Donavan. Steve was in all four Hearts Around the Table movies and is appearing in season 3 of Sullivan’s Crossing.
- Mistletoe Murders is based on the Audible Original Podcast by the same name.
Reviews for Mistletoe Murders
Girls Gone Hallmark reviewed season 1 of Mistletoe Murders during the summer of 2025, breaking down each two-episode mystery arc. Listen to all the reviews below.
- Mistletoe Murders Season 1 Episodes 1 & 2
- Mistletoe Murders Season 1 Episodes 3 & 4
- Mistletoe Murders Season 1 Episodes 5 & 6
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