You know how you choke down that dry turkey because you’re supposed to like it and it’s a holiday meal? Now imagine it’s a Hallmark movie and there is not enough gravy in the world to drown it.

This originally aired on Oct. 18, 2026.

It’s sad and lifeless for 80 min. The kid/parent drama is so ‘extra’ that a big, literally impossible finale (in the last 5 minutes) can’t save it.

So sloppy. When did the leads fall in love?! They didn’t. Nobody had fun in this one.

Nobody. Hard pass. Immediately forgettable.

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