Mistletoe Murders Returns for Third Season

Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney star in the Hallmark Channel series Mistletoe Murders, which starts its third season on November 5. Drew, known for her role in Grey’s Anatomy, plays Emily Lane, a Christmas store owner with a mysterious past living in Fletcher’s Grove. Mooney appears as Detective Sam Wilner, who partners with Emily to solve local murders.

Series Background: Originally an Audible series by Ken Cuperus, the show also features Sierra Marilyn Riley as Violet Wilner, Lara Amersey as June Hubble, Kylee Evans as Brooke Carmichael, David Hewlett as Ray, Jake Epstein as Noah Johnson, and Jean Yoon as Sue Shin.

Drew expressed her excitement about the show, stating that it’s her favorite role. She looks forward to exploring more stories about Emily and Sam, with the series being filmed in Toronto. The first two seasons can be watched on Netflix and Hallmark+.

Cast Personal Lives

Though their characters have an ongoing romantic tension, Drew and Mooney are both married. Drew has been with husband Peter Lanfer for over 20 years, sharing parenting duties for their two children. She even shared how her family visited the set during filming.

Mooney, who portrays Detective Sam Wilner, is married to actress Sarah Power. Power, known for Hallmark’s The Good Witch’s Family, is the mother of their daughter, born in 2019.

Lara Amersey and Alex Jordan

Lara Amersey, playing June Hubble, is married to producer Alex Jordan. They tied the knot in 2011 and have two children.

Kylee Evans and Sandy Jobin-Bevans

Kylee Evans is married to Sandy Jobin-Bevans. Both are comedians who met at Second City and married in 2011. They often collaborate on projects.

David Hewlett and Jane Loughman

David Hewlett shares his life with producer Jane Loughman. They married in 2008 and have one son. Loughman founded a production company focusing on female-driven stories.

Jake Epstein and Vanessa Smythe

Jake Epstein, known for his role as Noah Johnson, married Vanessa Smythe in 2018. They have two sons. Epstein praised Smythe’s support during his tours.