David, my sister Debbie and I’ve been watching Murder Mysteries on Hallmark for a while now. But here lately they seem to be playing re0runs all the time and were getting tired of watching the same shows over and over. After researching I was able to find out which shows will return with new movies and which have been canceled and I thought you might like to know as well.
Mystery 101
Will not return with an 8th movie, despite ending on a huge cliffhanger that has many fans still wondering what would’ve happened next.
Many of the franchises air on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries included fan faves Crossword Mysteries, Aurora Teagarden, Curious Caterer, and Signed, Sealed Delivered.
AURORA TEAGARDEN – CANCELLED/PREQUEL SERIES ORDERED
If you’re a fan of Candace Cameron Bure like my family then you know she hopped over to the GAC networks last year. Afte that happened Hallmark revealed the decision to stop production on any future Aurora Teagarden Mysteries.
The network just recently announced that the franchise will be revived, but as a prequel series. Skyler Samuels will take over the role of Aurora in her “post-college days when she returns to her home in Lawrenceton.” Is this a good thing if you ask my family we don’t think so. Nobody can take Candace Cameron Bure spot.
CURIOUS CATERER – THIRD MOVIE FILMING NOW
I am happy that The Curious Caterer series is still going on! They are working on the third movie in the franchise, which is rumored to be called Curious Caterer: Last Suppers. There’s no summary or description of the movie just yet, but the film shoot is reportedly going to last until this weekend.
It’s reported that the third movie might be based on the third book of Diane Mott Davidson ‘s book Last Suppers. However, that book also has Goldy and Tom getting married – which, in the movie, the two characters are still just friends. But remember this is the movies and anything can and does happen that at times leaves us scratching our heads both in good and bad ways.
CHRONICLE MYSTERIES – ON HOLD
Chronicle Mysteries centered on Alex McPherson, who hosts an investigative podcast about unsolved crimes. I don’t know about you but I loved watching this show and listening to her Podcast.
CROSSWORD MYSTERIES – ON HOLD
Crossword Mysteries is on the fan favorite mystery series on Hallmark. Crossword Mysteries starred Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott. This is one of the first Murder Mystery Shows I began to watch along with Signed Sealed Delivered which is David’s favorite.
Crossword Mysteries franchise has been on hold since the last episode aired in 2021. Lacey’s Tess and Brennan’s Logan, confessed their feelings for each other after solving the latest crime.
At the moment, there are no plans for future installments. But that doesn’t mean the franchise was cancelled. Which I hope not because like all Romantics I want to see what happens and for them to live happily ever after. How about you?
CUT, COLOR, MURDER – ON HOLD
Cut, Color, Murder is actually one of the newest signature mysteries which is played all the time and I’ve watched it so much I could tell you what is going to happen with my eyes closed. There have been no updates about the future of the franchise since it debuted in 2022. Which stinks because once again I would like to see what is going to happen.
FAMILY HISTORY MYSTERIES – ONGOING
Family History Mysteries, with Janel Parrish and Niall Matter, just recently premiered in January 2023. I honestly can’t remember watching this movie. I plan on searching for it this week when Debbie is over, and David is home. Would you like to come watch Family History Mysteries with us? Just bring your favorite beverage and I will bring the Popcorn.
With the signature mystery being so new, it’s hard to tell if there will be future installments. However, there was the impression that there would be as Niall‘s Jackson would be moving back from New York to explore a relationship and/or solve more family mysteries with Janel‘s Sophie.
FIXER UPPER MYSTERIES – ON HOLD
Fixer Upper Mysteries, with Jewel and Colin Ferguson, only had three movies made, with the last one debuting in 2018. FIXER UPPER MYSTERIES doesn’t look familiar to me. I may search for this movie this weekend while David is working and watch it. Would you like to join me for a Movie Day? Again I will furnish the snacks.
MURDER SHE BAKED – TURNED INTO HANNAH SWENSEN MYSTERIES
The status of the Murder She Baked mysteries is officially “ended” I am sad Murder She Baked mysteries was one of my favorite shows. However, star Alison Sweeney resurrected the character for a brand-new franchise, Hannah Swensen Mysteries. Alison also recruited Cameron Mathison and Barbara Niven to return for it. The countdown is on because the next Hannah Swensen Mystery premieres in May!
MARTHA VINEYARD MYSTERIES – ON HOLD
While there’s been no announcement the franchise has been cancelled, it is on hold. Which I would like to know how they can cancel a show with a man as good looking as Jesse Metcalfe? The last movie from the franchise, which stars Jesse Metcalfe, debuted in 2021, and since then, there hasn’t been much news. Keep your fingers crossed they bring it back and soon.
MORNING SHOW MYSTERIES – ON HOLD
The Morning Show Mysteries, starring Holly Robinson Peete at the center of the show, has yet to start production on a sixth movie. I don’t know about you, but I hope they start soon because I enjoyed watching these mysteries and the actors are awesome. I love Holly Robinson Pete and just look at her co-star what isn’t to love about that face?
MYSTERY 101 – CANCELLED
Here we go again, there will be no more Mystery 101. This stinks I need to know what happened to the cast. Don’t you?
THE CASES OF MYSTERY LANE – ONGOING
The Cases of Mystery Lane is the newest mystery franchise on the block with Paul Campbell and Aimee Garcia. Before you ask me yes, I did watch it and it was okay. Would I watch more of this show most likely since a lot of my favorites have been taken off the air. What about you?
SISTER SLEUTHS: NIKKI & NORA – ONGOING
At this moment in time, a second Sister Sleuths movie has not been announced. However, stars Hunter King and Rhiannon Fish, have hinted to that there might be an announcement about that coming soon. Which I hope is true because I feel like this movie left me hanging and so did David. Did you watch it and did you feel this way as well?
PICTURE PERFECT – CANCELLED
The Picture Perfect Mysteries teamed real life husband and wife duo Alexa and Carlos PenaVega together. Alexa confirmed in an Instagram reply that the franchise was over. Again, the character on this show looks familiar but I can’t remember if I’ve watched it or not. I think even though its been cancelled I might look for it and see what it was about.
FRANCESCA QUINN, PI – NOT KNOWN
Francesca Quinn, P.I. just recently debuted at the end of 2022 with Mallory Jansen in the title role. Which I did watch. I enjoyed this mystery a lot. Did you watch the movie but now for the sad part it’s not known if there will be future movies.
RUBY HERRING MYSTERIES – CANCELLED
The Ruby Herring Mysteries starred Taylor Cole and Stephen Huszar as a TV reporter and cop who dive deep into the mysteries she reported on. Hallmark has not given a hint of the future of the franchise, it’s safe to say that it’s been over for a while. Which again stinks because I love Taylor Cole and wanted to know what happened in this series. Didn’t you?
SIGNED SEALED DELIVERED – ONGOING
There is movement on the Signed, Sealed, Delivered franchise. The most recent movie came out in 2021, with Eric and Kristin‘s Oliver and Shane finally getting married. Which I thought would be the end but David would like more of these shows. As for me I don’t care one way or the other. How about you?
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
