I really wanted to give this series a try so watched all four. This is definitely the best of the bunch but it's still pretty bad. The acting from the leads is okay and I do appreciate the evolving romantic relationship. They still don't exude the chemistry of the Curious Caterer duo, for example, but it's passable. The story in this movie is a bit unrealistic. The purpose of the foundation is cold cases where they believe justice was unserved. Why then would they take a case that was never a case - so there's no unserved justice, nor is it cold? As for the case itself, the password to crack everything was so obvious I knew it in the first 15 minutes. And yet the lead took until the end? But she's so smart she can solve numerous cases? I did appreciate the detective being called out by his superior for interfering in another department's case. For this movie, and the series overall, all the in your face social issues is a bit much. Lastly, and this is super picky, but can we talk about wardrobe? First, let's get the male lead shirts in his actual size - this size smaller thing is getting old. And the female lead dresses like a color blind child most the time. If she's a sophisticated lounge singer from Europe she would definitely own a better wardrobe. The only good costumes are when she's performing. If you want good cozy mysteries, stick with the other Hallmark offerings-Curious Caterer, Aurora Teagarden, Mystery 101, Hailey Dean.
