Mystery 101

Name: Mystery 101
Genre: Small Town, Enemies to Lovers, Colleagues/Coworkers
Released: 2019-01-01
Duration: 1 h 26 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Jill Wagner, Kristoffer Polaha, Preston Vanderslice, Andy Thompson, Sarah Dugdale

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The premise

A college professor teaching Whodunnit fiction gets involved in the police investigation of the theft of a mega dollar research plant, the death of a student, disappearance of another and an alleged suicide.

How unusual is it?

Middle of the road, with a twist — an enemies-to-lovers arc keeps it from being totally by-the-book.

Who’s in it

Our Girl

Jill Wagner

as Amy Winslow

Our Guy

Kristoffer Polaha

as Travis Burke

You’ve seen this pairing before: Jill Wagner and Kristoffer Polaha have made 8 Hallmark movies together.

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Directed by

Blair Hayes

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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 21 to find more movies that do the same thing.

Why we’d put this one on

If you like your cozy with a body count, this is the one. Jill Wagner plays Amy Winslow, a college professor who teaches whodunit fiction and keeps getting pulled into real cases, opposite Kristoffer Polaha as the detective she sparks with. The first mystery alone juggles a stolen million-dollar research plant, a dead student, a disappearance, and an alleged suicide. Their bickering chemistry is the engine, and the cases are clever enough to keep you guessing. At a series-best 7.1, it is the strongest-rated film in this batch and the start of a fun little mystery franchise.

21 tropes in one movie

We counted 21 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 94% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog Mystery 101 belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

Mystery 101Part of the 7-film Mystery 101 series.

BINGOA scenic spot becomes their meeting placeThe town pulls together for one of its ownSomeone races to catch the other before they leaveA change of heart by the final actA misunderstanding nearly ruins everythingThe story travels to another countryA walk-and-talk through townPlans get derailed by the weatherA handwritten note or letterA nervous voicemail goes unsentA toast at a celebrationSomeone apologises and means it★A big event everyone is preparing forSanta Claus appearsSomeone’s guard finally comes downThe leads clash over their jobsSomeone changes career for love or familySet in a charming small townA slow-burn romanceA shared errand turns into bondingA cosy interior full of warm lightingA charming local cafe or dinerA quiet moment under string lightsA pep talk that changes everything

Hallmark Bingo

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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.

Amy Winslow
Lead
College professor and amateur sleuth
smartcuriousdetermined
Travis Burke
Love interest
Police detective
Detective partner and romantic interest
groundedsharpsteady
Claire Tate
Supporting
Townsperson
Person connected to the case
warm
Lacey Daniels
Supporting
Local figure
Person connected to the case
dramatic
Bud
Supporting
Townsperson
Local figure
friendly
Eldon
Supporting
Figure in the case
Person connected to the mystery

Questions people ask about Mystery 101

Where can I watch Mystery 101?

Mystery 101 is available via Philo, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, and Hallmark+ Apple TV channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

How long is Mystery 101?

Mystery 101 runs about 1 hour and 26 minutes, and was released in 2019.

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