MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement
6.4/10 · 897 ratings20191h 25mWeirdness 3/10
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The premise
When a woman is murdered, and her fiancé is the prime suspect, successful matchmaker Angie works to prove her client's innocence, much to the dismay of Kyle, the detective working the case.
How unusual is it?
Honestly? Not very — and that's the charm. It plays the hits, which is exactly the point for a cozy night in.
Who’s in it
You’ve seen this pairing before: Danica McKellar and Victor Webster have made 3 Hallmark movies together.
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Wait, what?
The quirks and curveballs that make this one a little weirder than your average Hallmark. No spoilers, promise.
- Lip shape personality theory (Cupid's bow correlates with creativity)
- The 'Single Sock' dating metaphor used throughout the show
- A matchmaker being allowed to participate in high-stakes police interrogations
Every trope, all in one place
Here’s everything this one has going on, from the setting to the way it wraps up. Tap any of the 25 to find more movies that do the same thing.
Setting2
Time & season2
Premise2
Characters7
Tone & quirks2
How it ends1
How it all plays out
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Full story (spoilers)
The film opens with Angie Dove, a famous Philadelphia matchmaker, hosting her TV show 'The MatchMaker,' where she facilitates a successful on-air proposal between wealthy developer Aaron Scheller and hair stylist Emma Patterson. Angie's success is built on her uncanny ability to read people through 'personality indicators' like lip shapes and body language. At Aaron and Emma's engagement party, the celebratory mood shifts when Angie notices Emma looking troubled and realizes she has removed her engagement ring. Shortly after, Emma is found dead at the bottom of a staircase, having been stabbed with a letter opener. Detective Kyle Carter, a no-nonsense investigator who was trained by Angie's retired detective father, Nick Colomba, takes the case. Because Aaron fled the scene in a state of shock, Carter identifies him as the prime suspect. Angie, convinced of Aaron's innocence because they were a 'perfect match,' begins her own investigation. She discovers several subplots: Aaron's son Declan has gambling debts and was skimming money; Emma's ex-boyfriend Bo was paid to harass the couple; and Aaron's CFO, Phillip Price, was embezzling over $100,000. Angie also learns that Aaron's attorney, Rose Clarke, and his COO, Rachel Turner, are both former flames. The investigation hits a turning point when Angie deciphers Emma's phone passcode—1221—based on a line from her wedding vows. This reveals a threatening text Emma received just before her death. In the climax, Angie realizes that Rachel Turner is the true antagonist. Rachel had been obsessed with Aaron for years, even framing him for infidelity during his first marriage to drive his wife away. When her attempt to use Bo to break up Aaron and Emma failed, she killed Emma in a fit of jealous rage. Rachel attempts to kill Aaron and Angie, but Detective Carter arrives just in time to assist Angie in subduing her. The film concludes with Aaron being cleared, the show being renewed for another season, and a burgeoning partnership between Angie and Detective Carter.
Beat by beat
Opening
Aaron proposes to Emma on Angie's TV show, 'The MatchMaker,' establishing the central couple and Angie's career.
Inciting Incident
Emma is murdered at her engagement party; Aaron becomes the prime suspect after fleeing the scene.
Midpoint
Angie discovers multiple motives for murder, including Declan's gambling debts and Phillip Price's embezzlement.
Climax
Angie decodes Emma's phone and realizes Rachel Turner killed Emma out of obsessive jealousy.
Resolution
Rachel is arrested, Aaron is exonerated, and Angie's show is renewed due to the publicity of her solving the crime.
25 tropes in one movie
We counted 25 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one — a genuine greatest-hits reel.
How it stacks up
Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.
Higher-rated than 46% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.
Where this one fits
The corners of the catalog MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.
MatchMaker MysteriesPart of the 3-film MatchMaker Mysteries series.Lines worth quoting
The lines that stuck with us — the ones you’ll be repeating after the credits roll.
“Angie Dove, I'll find you love.”
— Angie DoveHer TV show catchphrase. “A match made in heaven, where one becomes two, and two become one.”
— Emma PattersonHer wedding vows, which also served as her phone passcode (1221). “I'll leave the matchmaking to you, and you leave the murder investigation to me, huh?”
— Detective CarterEarly in the film when Angie tries to help with the case.
Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Angie Dove
LeadTV Matchmaker
observantintuitivetenaciousanalyticalKyle Carter
Love interestPolice Detective
Professional rival and potential romantic interest
skepticalprofessionalby-the-bookRachel Turner
AntagonistChief Operating Officer
Business associate of her friend
obsessivemanipulativejealousAaron Scheller
SupportingCommercial Developer
Client and friend
wealthyloyaldistraught
Questions people ask about MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement
Where can I watch MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement?
MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement is available via fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Philo. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
How long is MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement?
MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement runs about 1 hour and 25 minutes, and was released in 2019.
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