Many of the Hallmark Channel‘s most popular films and series are shot in Canada, often in British Columbia or Toronto. There are, of course, exceptions to this. “Keller Christmas Vacation,” starring Jonathan Bennett, Brandon Routh, and Eden Sher, was filmed in various European locations. And “Christmas on Duty” was filmed in Utah.
Unlike many Hallmark films, “Mistletoe Murders” wasn’t filmed using the backdrop of an already existing town or city. Instead, the crew created the entire town of Fletcher’s Grove in a field in Pickering, Toronto. Peter Mooney, who plays detective Sam Wellner, wouldn’t have it any other way.
From Fake Town to Film Magic: Inside the Unique Setting of ‘Mistletoe Murders’
“We film on a backlot in Pickering,” Sarah Drew explained during a “Mistletoe Murders” Podcaster Junket. “Which is all of the exterior stuff you see for Fletcher’s Grove is its own little fake town.”
For many actors, the idea of filming a movie or series far from coffee shops and comforts would not be a draw. However, for Peter, it’s one of his favorite things about filming “Mistletoe Murders.”
“I love it so much,” Peter proclaimed. “Everyone hates it, and with justification. It’s a little fake town built in the middle of an open field. The roads into it get super muddy, and we have to run generators to have power, and the buildings are falling apart. There’s no water, no electricity. But it’s a whole fake town. I love it.”
“Our boom operator is skateboarding at lunch, and there’s all this fake snow laid down,” he added. “It’s really, really neat, and I love it over there.”
As for Sarah, she may not adore it as much as Peter does, but she found something to appreciate about the location as well.
“The sun sets,” she recalled. “They always have us facing where the sun sets, and it’s over this field of these beautiful… It’s just the sparkliest, most delightful [location]. I’ve taken so many sunset pictures outside of my trailer there.”
Sarah Urges Fans to Lobby Hallmark for ‘Mistletoe Murders’ Renewal
The season finale of Season 2 of “Mistletoe Murders” aired on November 21, and while most fans are hoping for a Season 3, nothing has been announced yet. Sarah has continuously encouraged fans of the show to write to Hallmark, post on social media, and say how they feel.
“We can’t start those conversations until they give us the go-ahead,” she told “Pop Culture Unplugged.” “So make as much noise as you can, because everybody listens.”
SO COOL! You are filming Mistletoe Murders ( my fav show) just a few miles away from my home! Wish it was an open set, it would be so fun to visit! ❤️🇨🇦
I’ve enjoyed both seasons..hopeful for more, much more.
i as well as my mother do SO hope that a new season of mistletoe murders is in the works!its a wonderful addition to all the other hallmark mystery series!
Hallmark please continue to film Season 3 of Mistletoe Murders. I love the Actresses and Actors of this series. I know you’ve canceled the series of Long Way Home. I’m sure your writers can continue to write stories for this program.
Please continue the Mistletoe Murders series. The actors are wonderful, the plots are wonderful and we need background on Emily.
Kathi
Please come back for more season and episodes. I love this Mistletoe Murder. This one that make you try to figure it out who is the killer. Usually I would know but not this tv show.
Please continue with Season 3 of Mistletoe Murders….the ending left many unanswered questions…I am hoping the ending opens up more episodes. Please and thank you
Absolutely loved the Mistletoe Murders Series ! Please have a third season. Don’t leave us hanging.
Loved Mistletoe Murders. The end of Season 2 left us wanting to know more about Emily and her past. Hallmark you have left the door wide open for Season 3 when Emily opened the door and someone from her past was standing there!
Hallmark you can’t leave us hanging, again, like you did with Murder 101!! Give us more Mistletoe Murders!
ABSOLUTELY love this series!!! Please do a season 3 and more! The actors and storylines
are wonderful. It is nice to sit down and was a great series!
I love this show so much so please have a season 3 and many more. The characters have so much chemistry together and it isn’t your typical Hallmark love story which is why I love it so much. Lots of action and it takes me forever to figure out”who done it”. Love all the suspense! We all want more!!!!!!
Want to see Seasons 3 and 4 of “Mistletoe Murders”! Please Hallmark bring all our favorite characters back!
I absolutely love this mini-series! There has to be another season! You left us with a cliff hanger!
I absolutely love this show, I wish you could make it into a year round mystery series. The actors are so good, you feel a part of the show while watching. Please bring it back and PLEASE consider running it into a regular series with several weekly shows.
Love the show. Didn’t know about the town.That was a surprise, but it’s real looking.
The actors are awesome.
Please keep it on
I would love to see many more seasons of Mistletoe Murders. I love that show!
I’ve so enjoyed Mistletoe Murders, and I hope that the series returns, next season, for more than six episodes!!!
Please give us more Mistletoe Murders — family friendly shows are my favorite!
One of the BEST Christmas shows, if not THE best of the season! Please renew!
I LOVE Mistletoe Murders. The Actors are FABULOUS. Bring it Back PLEASE.
If it is like any other Hallmark Mystery movies that we like they cancel. It is easier to hire cheaper actors instead of giving raises to established actors and series.
Please don’t make us wait until next year (Christmas) to show Season 3. I am already writing scenes in my head of how it will play out, but of course, your writer are so much better then what I can write in my head.lol
I hope you announce Season 3 soon.
love love this show
More Mistletoe Murders, please? My husband & I only discovered it in 2025 and are looking forward to seeing what happens next in the series.