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Is February 2026 the best month in Hallmark history? In today’s episode of The Way to You Podcast, Eric and Andrea dive deep into two of the biggest releases of the month: the New York City subway romance "The Way to You" and the mystical mixology of "Because of Cupid."

We break down why one of these films earned a rare 5-star rating and is already being called a "Hallmark Hall of Fame" contender, while the other left us wanting more "zany" energy despite its magical premise. Whether you’re a fan of high-chemistry New York stories or you're curious if a magic love potion can actually save a movie, we’ve got the full breakdown.

We also touch on our favorite past Valentine's Day classics, the "one-note" acting struggle in mystery series, and what's coming next for Aurora Teagarden.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why "The Way to You" is the gold standard for modern Rom-Coms.
• Our honest critique of the chemistry and plot in "Because of Cupid".
• Which Hallmark leads are officially in the "Upper Echelon" of acting.
• A sneak peek at the future of Aurora Teagarden and Hannah Swensen mysteries.

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Chapters

• 00:00 – Intro: Is February Better Than January?
• 01:54 – Big News: The Way Home Release Date Update
• 03:12 – Movie Review 1: "The Way to You" (The 5-Star Masterpiece)
• 06:14 – NYC as a Character: Subway Blackouts and Authentic Vibes
• 10:10 – Why the Ending of "The Way to You" Actually Worked
• 11:58 – Re-watching the Classics: The Secret Ingredient & Lost Valentine
• 14:38 – The "Dash of Love" Debate: Does Popularity Equal Quality?
• 16:45 – Movie Review 2: "Because of Cupid" (Love Potions & Mocktails)
• 18:50 – Missed Opportunities: Why We Wanted More "Zany" Energy
• 21:10 – The Highlight of the Film: Yoga Classes & Secondary Characters
• 24:40 – Why Mocktails are the New Hallmark Trend
• 27:54 – Looking Ahead: Aurora Teagarden: Haunted by Murder
• 29:15 – The "One-Note" Acting Debate: Kim Matula vs. Candace Cameron Bure
• 31:30 – Mystery Rumors: Is Curious Caterer Cancelled?
• 33:57 – Wrap Up & Final Valentine's Wishes

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Is The Julius House truly the peak of the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries, or are we just blinded by nostalgia? In today’s episode, Andrea and Eric dive deep into the fourth installment of the iconic Hallmark series.

We’re breaking down everything from the "shady" backgrounds in our own studios to the questionable acting choices of Candace Cameron Bure. We discuss the 12-year (or was it 4-year?) time jump, the baffling common sense of the villains, and why the Real Murders Club continues to outshine the lead characters. Plus, we debate the "1950s vibes" of the romance and find out why a certain contractor might actually be a vampire.

Whether you're a die-hard Hallmark fan or just here for the snarky commentary, grab your mystery-solving hat and join us!

In this episode, we discuss:

• The actual location of the Julius House.
• Yannick Bisson’s crossover into Murdoch Mysteries.
• The athletic prowess of Aurora in a closet fight.
• Why leaving bodies in a house you're trying to sell is a bad business move.
• The "going steady" romance milestones.

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Chapters

0:00 - The "Fake" Julius House Background 1:32 - Yannick Bisson & Murdoch Mysteries Trivia 2:54 - Private Eyes & The Diagnosis Murder Void 4:05 - The Julius House Plot & The 12-Year Discrepancy 6:45 - Rating the Movie: Is it a 3.5/5? 8:10 - Honesty Time: Candace Cameron Bure’s Acting 11:24 - Aurora’s Action Scenes & The CIA Husband 14:55 - Mystery Minute: Obvious Hints & Wigs 17:40 - The Darkest Hallmark Ending Ever? 19:15 - Why Leave the Bodies in the House? 21:50 - Romance Roundup: 25 Dates to "Go Steady" 24:35 - Character Corner: Why We Love Sally & John 27:10 - Hallmark Trivia & Hidden House Crossovers 30:20 - Final Thoughts & What's Coming Next Week

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Andrea and Eric are back to break down the final waves of the Hallmark Channel Winter Escapes programming event! In this episode, we dive deep into the hit Missing the Boat, starring Kristoffer Polaha and Emilie Ullerup. Was the chemistry as electric as we hoped, or did this Italian cruise romance sink in the Aegean?

We also discuss the surprise "mystery" rom-com Rescued by Love starring Rachael Leigh Cook and Luke Macfarlane.

We also rank the entire January slate, discuss the recent news regarding Hallmark's unscripted programming, and look ahead to a massive March filled with new mysteries. Plus, stick around for our "Bold Predictions" where we discuss the potential return of fan-favorites like Garage Sale Mystery and Mystery 101.

In this episode:

• Deep Dive Review: Missing the Boat and the Polaha/Ullerup chemistry.
• The Rom-Com Mystery: Our thoughts on Caught by Love with Rachael Leigh Cook and Luke Macfarlane.
• January Rankings: We crown the winner of the Winter Escapes month.
• Mystery News: Updates on Sugar and Vice and Nelly Knows Mysteries.
• The Future of Hallmark: Bold predictions for March 2026 and the return of legacy mystery stars.

Chapters

0:00 – Intro & The "Cozie Murder" Craze 2:15 – New Mystery News: Sugar and Vice & Nelly Knows 5:50 – Hallmark’s Unscripted Programming Shift 8:45 – Review: Caught by Love (Rachael Leigh Cook & Luke Macfarlane) 14:10 – Review: Missing the Boat (Kristoffer Polaha & Emilie Ullerup) 21:30 – Ranking the Winter Escapes: From Best to Worst 25:00 – Sneak Peek: The Way to You 28:45 – Bold Predictions: The Return of Garage Sale Mystery? 33:02 – Outro

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