Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney Make Announcement About Mistletoe Murders

Sarah Drew & Peter Mooney Announced Mistletoe Murders Season 3 on Hallmark

February 20, 2026

Written by Greg Gately

Sarah Drew & Peter Mooney Announced Mistletoe Murders Season 3 on Hallmark. With her new Loveuary movie, ‘The Stars Between Us‘ premiering tomorrow, Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney met up in an Instagram reel to announce that there will be a new season of the Hallmark Channel hit mystery series, ‘Mistletoe Murders.’

A Classic Hallmark Channel whodunnit returns for season 3, and we are here for it! We have watched from the start and are glad to see the stars returning. The timing of this announcement was perfect since fans had been online speculating that Hallmark may not be doing as many Mystery shows, and this once again proves, do not believe everything you see online.

Our hope for season 3 is that we get more of Emily’s backstory since she is in hiding from Chimera. We are invested in her story, and now we need to know more since season 2 of Mistletoe Murders ended on a cliffhanger.

Mistletoe Murders seasons one and two are currently available to stream on Hallmark+.

Sarah Drew  Peter Mooney Announced Mistletoe Murders Season 3 on Hallmark

In the official Press Release from Hallmark, they went on to say: Hallmark Media is proud to announce the renewal of fan-favorite mystery series Mistletoe Murdersreturning for a third season. Sarah Drew (Grey’s Anatomy), who also serves as executive producer, stars as Emily Lane, a small-town shop owner with a secret past. From Lionsgate Canada and Headspinner Productions, the series also stars Peter Mooney (Rookie Blue) as local detective Sam Wilner. Mistletoe Murders season three is set to begin production later this year and will premiere during Hallmark’s annual Countdown to Christmas programming event.

Mistletoe Murders follows Emily Lane, the outwardly friendly and optimistic shop owner of a charming, year-round Christmas-themed store, who has been harboring a big secret. Residing in the quaint tourist town of Fletcher’s Grove, Emily finds herself compelled to investigate not-so-quaint local murders. As Emily works with Detective Sam Wilner, a smart local cop, he discovers that the bigger mystery is Emily herself. Season two ended on a thrilling cliffhanger, leaving the stakes for Emily and Sam higher than ever.

“Mistletoe Murders embodies so many of the elements viewers turn to Hallmark for: romance, community, and Christmas wrapped within a cozy mystery,” began Michelle Vicary, Head of Programming, Hallmark Media. “Over two seasons, viewer response to this series has been overwhelmingly positive, and we cannot wait to bring them back to Fletcher’s Grove and to continue to reveal the backstory that has made Emily Lane one of the most enigmatic characters on television.”

“Season three of Mistletoe Murders represents everything we love about working with Hallmark: a shared commitment to entertaining storytelling, beloved characters, and holiday magic that resonates with audiences year after year,” said Jocelyn Hamilton, President, Television, Lionsgate Canada. “We’re thrilled to continue our partnership and to keep expanding this world, delivering more of the mystery, heart, and festive charm that fans have come to expect from the franchise.”

“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,” adds Ken Cuperus, Showrunner and Executive Producer, Mistletoe Murders. “Hallmark fans have really come through for us in a big way, and I’m so excited to deliver more of what they love in season three. Working alongside Hallmark Channel, Lionsgate, our incredible cast and crew, and my partner in all aspects of life, Michelle Melanson, truly makes it feel like Christmas all year round.”

Mistletoe Murders Returns for Season 3 on Hallmark

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Greg Gately is the co-owner and editor-in-chief of Fantasy Land News. A Philadelphia native now living steps away from Walt Disney World, Greg has spent years documenting the evolution of theme parks and cinema collectibles. As a professional photographer and host of This Week at Disney on YouTube, he provides a first-hand look at the latest releases from AMC, Disney, and beyond. When he isn't tracking down limited-edition popcorn buckets, you can find him covering the latest Hallmark movie premieres or Muppet news. He can be found wandering around Walt Disney World or watching the latest movies.
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