Nelly Knows Mysteries
An advice columnist finds that knowing her neighbours can complicate a murder investigation.
2 films · 2024–2026 · Mystery
Start with the first filmMovies in viewing order
Start with A Fatal Engagement from 2024, then watch All Manners of Murder from 2026. The first introduces Nelly's role as an advice columnist and her connection with Michael. The second brings them together at a new crime scene.
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Film 1 · 2024
Nelly Knows Mysteries: A Fatal Engagement
Film source · Premiered 23 August 2024Nelly's childhood friend becomes the main suspect in her boyfriend's murder. The columnist has a personal reason to seek answers, while Detective Michael Hogan brings a different responsibility to the investigation.
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Film 2 · 2026
Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners of Murder
Film source · Premiered 14 March 2026A guest dies during an elaborate dinner, putting Nelly and Detective Michael on the case. The second film trades the first story's plea for help for a gathering where the investigators are already present.
About the series
Nelly Parker helps people with their problems through an advice column. When a friend becomes a murder suspect, that knowledge of other people's lives gives her a reason to investigate with Detective Michael Hogan. Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith lead the two films. Begin with A Fatal Engagement for the personal connection that draws Nelly into sleuthing, then continue to the dinner-party case in All Manners of Murder.
What to expect
Nelly enters a case through people rather than forensic training. Her concern for a friend gives the first investigation its urgency; a social invitation provides the second setting. Michael supplies the police connection. Choose this pair if you like a civilian sleuth whose everyday work already involves listening to other people's troubles.
The people who bring it to life
Nelly Parker
The advice columnist whose concern for a childhood friend draws her into a murder case.
More cast and guest appearances 18
- Veronica Long2 films
Fiona Veracruz, Fiona
- Sarah Grey1 film
Dahlia Chatters
- Kendall Cross1 film
Zinnia Chatters
- Andrea Reindl1 film
Sheriff Burgi Brahm
- Laura Soltis1 film
Palmer Arlott
- Jim Byrnes1 film
Rumple Snide
- Gabrielle Rose1 film
Clara Arlott
- Sunita Prasad1 film
Grace Henderson-Huang
- Linda Darlow1 film
Granny Lu
- Jill Morrison1 film
Helen Howard
- 1 film
- Nelson Wong1 film
Peter Huang
- Markian Tarasiuk1 film
Eli Flint
- Aaron Craven1 film
Connor Wooly
- Victoria Dunsmore1 film
Bree Spencer
- Vincent Gale1 film
Norman
- Barry W. Levy1 film
Adam Dunbar
- Paul McGillion1 film
Hux Spencer
Inside the series
Advice becomes an investigative starting point
Nelly's column puts her in contact with personal problems before the police become involved. The first case tests what it means to trust someone she knows.
Two ways into a case
A friend's predicament draws Nelly into A Fatal Engagement. All Manners of Murder places her and Michael at the dinner where the next crime occurs.
What to watch next
A few more answers
What does Nelly do for work?
Nelly Parker is an advice columnist. Her connection to the people around her helps draw her into the first murder investigation.
Who plays Nelly and Michael?
Pascale Hutton plays Nelly Parker, and Kavan Smith plays Detective Michael Hogan.
Is All Manners of Murder a sequel?
Yes. Hallmark identifies it as the second Nelly Knows Mysteries film, following A Fatal Engagement.
Sources & guide notes
Sources checked 13 September 2026. The film count follows the sequence above. Viewing options depend on your country.
Premiere date notes
Nelly Knows Mysteries: A Fatal Engagement. Official original airdate August 23, 2024 and Movie #1.
Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners of Murder. Official original airdate March 14, 2026 and Movie #2.