Mystery 101
7.1/10 · 3,282 ratings20191h 26mWeirdness 4/10
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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
You’ve seen this pairing before: Jill Wagner and Kristoffer Polaha have made 8 Hallmark movies together.
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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.
Setting2
Time & season2
Premise2
Romance5
Tone & quirks1
How it ends2
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 92% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.
Where this one fits
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Mystery 101Part of the 7-film Mystery 101 series.Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Amy Winslow
LeadCollege professor and amateur sleuth
smartcuriousdeterminedTravis Burke
Love interestPolice detective
Detective partner and romantic interest
groundedsharpsteadyClaire Tate
SupportingTownsperson
Person connected to the case
warmLacey Daniels
SupportingLocal figure
Person connected to the case
dramaticBud
SupportingTownsperson
Local figure
friendlyEldon
SupportingFigure 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 YouTube TV, Philo, and Hallmark+ Amazon 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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