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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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