Hallmark Christmas movies are back – checks calendar – yep, its mid-October. I’m planning to review as many of these gems as I can. So, here goes:

‘Tis the Season for Setups is not a rousing start to Hallmark’s 2026 Countdown to Christmas. Let’s hope for better in future movies this year.

A party planner and mom links up with ski instructor for some paint-by-the-numbers holiday fun. Another secret couple is discovered too. Meh.

The teen daughter was a highlight, but everybody else was basically sleepwalking through this one.

It’s a nope for me. Keep watching Halloween shows for a bit longer. Originally aired Oct. 16, 2026.

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