The Dancing Detective: A Deadly Tango
6.5/10 · 1,029 ratings20231h 24mWeirdness 6/10
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The premise
When a high-profile CEO is murdered on the eve of his company's corporate event in Malta - a high stakes ballroom competition between senior executives - Detective Bailey is sent undercover as one of the contestants.
How unusual is it?
More than most. A fake relationship, mistaken identity and an enemies-to-lovers arc push it well past the usual Hallmark template — the strangest 18% of everything we've logged.
Who’s in it
You’ve seen this pairing before: Lacey Chabert and Will Kemp have made 3 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 26 to find more movies that do the same thing.
Time & season2
Characters5
Tone & quirks4
Did you know?
A few things that make this one stand out once you stack it up against every other Hallmark movie.
It's 1 of only 14 Hallmark movies to combine a fake relationship that turns into enemies-to-lovers.
26 tropes in one movie
We counted 26 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 54% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.
Where this one fits
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Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Constance Bailey
LeadDetective working undercover
sharpresourcefulbraveSebastian Moore
Love interestBallroom dance partner
Undercover partner and romantic interest
charminggracefulsharpBarbra Stone
SupportingCorporate executive
Contestant connected to the case
competitiveKevin Hamilton
SupportingCorporate executive
Contestant connected to the case
ambitiousMary Aston
SupportingCorporate figure
Person connected to the case
polishedCaptain Kelly
SupportingPolice captain
Bailey's superior
authoritative
Questions people ask about The Dancing Detective: A Deadly Tango
Where can I watch The Dancing Detective: A Deadly Tango?
The Dancing Detective: A Deadly Tango is available via fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Philo. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
How long is The Dancing Detective: A Deadly Tango?
The Dancing Detective: A Deadly Tango runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2023.
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