Mystery 101: Playing Dead

Name: Mystery 101: Playing Dead
Genre: Small Town, Brief Acquaintances
Released: 2019-01-01
Duration: 1 h 27 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Jill Wagner, Kristoffer Polaha, Robin Thomas, Louriza Tronco, Preston Vanderslice

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The premise

College professor, Amy (Jill Wagner) is working on a play, when the main actress' life is threatened, so she works with Detective Burke (Kristoffer Polaha) and try to figure out who is lying and keeping secrets.

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

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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Blair Hayes

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Every trope, all in one place

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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: Playing Dead belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

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

BINGOSet in a charming small townSomeone gets flustered during small talkThe two leads are forced to work togetherA wise elder dispenses adviceSparks fly the moment they meetA happy endingPlans get derailed by the weatherSomeone proposes marriageThe love interest is a police officerSomeone cooks or bakes on screenA love triangleSomeone races to catch the other before they leave★A shared errand turns into bondingA classic Hallmark meet-cuteA shared meal around a crowded tableThe lead works as a teacherA best friend who has all the answersA famous celebrity character appearsA scenic spot becomes their meeting placeA class or family reunionA toast at a celebrationA pep talk that changes everythingSet in springA cosy interior full of warm lighting

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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
Graham Winslow
Supporting
Family member
Amy's father
supportive
Lacey Daniels
Supporting
Lead actress
The threatened actress in the play
dramatic
Claire Tate
Supporting
Townsperson
Person connected to the case
Chief Tate
Supporting
Police chief
Local authority

Questions people ask about Mystery 101: Playing Dead

Where can I watch Mystery 101: Playing Dead?

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How long is Mystery 101: Playing Dead?

Mystery 101: Playing Dead runs about 1 hour and 27 minutes, and was released in 2019.

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