Hallmark Returns Mistletoe Murders for Third Season
The holiday mystery series premieres on Hallmark Channel next week, with a delayed arrival on Netflix expected around 2027.
By Kevin Iyer ·
Viewers who have been enjoying the holiday mystery series on Netflix will need to return to traditional television for the next installment. The third season of Mistletoe Murders will not debut on the streaming platform. Instead, the new episodes will air exclusively on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark+.
The shift in distribution affects how audiences access the show immediately following the holiday season. While the first two seasons are currently available on Netflix, the third season will follow the original broadcast schedule. This means subscribers must tune in to the linear channel or use the Hallmark+ app to watch new episodes as they release.
The series stars Sarah Drew as Emily Lane, a shop owner in the fictional town of Fletcher's Grove, New York. Drew portrays a character with a hidden past who solves local crimes with the help of Detective Sam Wilner, played by Peter Mooney. The show is based on an Audible Original by Ken Cuperus, who also serves as the showrunner.
A notable addition to the cast includes Catherine Bell, known for her role in Good Witch. Bell will guest star in the first two episodes of the new season. She plays the wife of a Christmas chairman. According to Cuperus, the character possesses secrets that may complicate the plot.
The premiere date is set for Thursday, November 5, at 8 p.m. ET. The season will run for six episodes, airing weekly through December 10. The schedule includes a time change for the fourth episode, which airs on Thanksgiving at 10 p.m. ET. The remaining episodes will resume the 8 p.m. ET slot.
The release schedule for Season 3 is as follows: Episode 1 airs November 5. Episode 2 airs November 12. Episode 3 airs November 19. Episode 4 airs November 26. Episode 5 airs December 3. Episode 6 airs December 10. All times are Eastern Time.
New episodes will also be available to stream on Hallmark+ the day after their linear broadcast. This provides a streaming option for those who do not have cable access. The first two seasons remain available on both Netflix and Hallmark+ for viewers catching up on previous storylines.
Netflix has not announced a specific date for the arrival of Season 3. However, previous seasons arrived on the platform approximately one year after their initial Hallmark debut in 2025. If the network follows this pattern, the third season could appear on Netflix in time for the 2027 holiday season.
For viewers without a cable subscription, live TV streaming services such as DIRECTV offer access to Hallmark Channel. Plans for DIRECTV start at $49.99 per month. Hallmark+ offers a promotional rate of $1 per month for the first two months for new subscribers who sign up through Prime Video.
