McBride: Fallen Idol

Name: McBride: Fallen Idol
Genre: Big City, Pet, Old Friends
Released: 2006-01-01
Duration: 2 h
Rating: 6.5
Cast: John Larroquette, Marta DuBois, Matt Lutz, Madison Mason, Delaine Yates

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The premise

McBride takes the case of a teenager accused of a murder during a botched robbery - a case where the victim was McBride's mentor.

How unusual is it?

A fairly classic Hallmark setup with a quirk or two.

Who’s in it

Our Guy

John Larroquette

as Mike McBride

Our Girl

Marta DuBois

as Sgt. Roberta Hansen

You’ve seen this pairing before: John Larroquette and Marta DuBois have made 10 Hallmark movies together.

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Behind the camera

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Directed by

John Larroquette

Written by

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 19 to find more movies that do the same thing.

Did you know?

A few things that make this one stand out once you stack it up against every other Hallmark movie.

At 2 hours it's a genuine epic by Hallmark standards — only about 58 of their movies run two hours or longer.

19 tropes in one movie

We counted 19 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 55% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog McBride: Fallen Idol belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

McBridePart of the 10-film McBride series.

BINGOA misunderstanding nearly ruins everythingA first impression that turns out completely wrongA dance or a ballA calendar reminder raises the stakesThe leads start out at oddsThe two leads are forced to work togetherA class or family reunionA wise elder dispenses adviceThe leads laugh at the same momentSomeone’s guard finally comes downA cup of cocoa, coffee or ciderA cosy interior full of warm lighting★Plans get derailed by the weatherSomeone inherits money or propertyA best friend who has all the answersSomeone apologises and means itA toast at a celebrationA shared errand turns into bondingA walk-and-talk through townA shared meal around a crowded tableA meaningful look held a beat too longA happy endingA classic Hallmark meet-cuteSet in a big city

Hallmark Bingo

Your McBride: Fallen Idol card is dealt.

Twenty-four squares pulled from this movie’s own quirks — the cosy classics, a few only-in-this-one curveballs, and a couple of decoys. Mark them as you watch.

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Meet the characters

Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.

Mike McBride
Lead
Defense attorney and former cop
sharpdoggedwitty
Sgt. Roberta Hansen
Love interest
Police sergeant
Investigative ally and romantic interest
sharployalgrounded
Phil Newberry
Comic relief
McBride's assistant
Sidekick
bumblingloyal
Grayson Franks
Supporting
Teenager accused of murder
Client
accused
Dean Franks
Supporting
Family member
Franks relative
Kathy Brown
Supporting
Figure in the case
Person connected to the case