Paris Is Always a Good Idea: Lacey Chabert’s New Hallmark+ Limited Series Is Here
All six episodes of Paris Is Always a Good Idea are now streaming on Hallmark+.
Lacey Chabert and Scott Michael Foster star in Paris Is Always a Good Idea, Hallmark+’s six-episode limited series based on Jenn McKinlay’s bestselling novel. Filmed on location in Paris, Ireland and Spain, the series premiered July 30 and wrapped with its finale on August 27. Here’s everything you need to know, plus our recap and review of every episode.
What Is Paris Is Always a Good Idea?
Paris Is Always a Good Idea is a brand-new, six-episode limited series streaming exclusively on Hallmark+, based on the beloved bestselling romance novel of the same name by Jenn McKinlay.It stars Hallmark fan-favorite Lacey Chabert alongside Scott Michael Foster (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), and it filmed on location in Paris, Ireland and Spain.
The story centers on Chelsea Martin (Chabert), a driven nonprofit executive who travels to Paris to secure a major donation alongside her charming rival-turned-ally Jason Knightly (Foster). But when a heartfelt message from her late mother surfaces, Chelsea embarks on an unexpected journey, with a push from her father (Henry Czerny) and her sister (Rebecca Hanssen), to reconnect with three great loves she left behind in Europe. From the rolling hills of Ireland to the magic of Paris to the sun-kissed vineyards of Spain, she retraces old footsteps and discovers that sometimes moving forward means first looking back.
Sometimes moving forward means first looking back.
The premise of Paris Is Always a Good Idea
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The Cast: Who’s Who
Chabert and Foster lead a dynamic ensemble that spans Hallmark favorites and exciting new faces. Henry Czerny (Revenge, Ready or Not) and Barbara Niven (Chesapeake Shores) round out the primary cast, while Stephen Hagan (Love of the Irish), Julien Marlon Samani (An Alpine Holiday), and Alejandro Albarracín (Dreams of Freedom) bring the three past loves to life.
Chabert also steps into the role of executive producer on this project. It’s a creative partnership that promises to bring even more authenticity and passion to Chelsea’s journey.
Fast Facts: Everything You Need to Know
- Premiere: Thursday, July 30, 2026, exclusively on Hallmark+
- Schedule: First two episodes dropped July 30, then one new episode weekly through Thursday, August 27
- Format: 6-episode limited series
- Where to Watch: Hallmark+ (exclusive)
- Filming Locations: Paris, Ireland, and Spain
- Based On: Novel by Jenn McKinlay
- Stars: Lacey Chabert, Scott Michael Foster
- Also Starring: Henry Czerny, Barbara Niven, Stephen Hagan, Julien Marlon Samani, Alejandro Albarracin
- Production: Dynamic Television and Clapperboard Studios
- Written by: Heidi Cole McAdams and Lauren Muir
- Showrunner: Lauren Muir
Why This Series Is Different
Hallmark has been steadily expanding its serialized storytelling on Hallmark+, and Paris Is Always a Good Idea represents a significant step: a six-episode arc built around a single character’s emotional journey across three countries. The structure allows the series to breathe in ways a traditional movie can’t: each country, each ex, each chapter of Chelsea’s past gets real space to unfold.
Fans of Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas will recognize the structure of this series. Viewers loved the deep dive into Kate’s life in that holiday limited series and we here at Girls Gone Hallmark are crossing our fingers that this has that same magic.
FAQ About Paris is Always a Good Idea
How many episodes are there? Six. The first two premiered July 30, with one new episode each Thursday through the August 27 finale.
Where can I watch it? All six episodes are streaming exclusively on Hallmark+.
Is it based on a book? Yes, the 2021 novel by Jenn McKinlay.
Where was it filmed? On location in Paris, Ireland and Spain.
Will there be a season 2? Nothing has been announced yet, but it’s worth noting that the author of the book that this series was based on, Jenn McKinlay did write a book featuring Chelsea’s sister Annabelle as the main character.
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