‘THE SANTA STAKEOUT’: A DIFFERENT BUT STILL SAME CHRISTMAS MOVIE
Oh, dear and oh my! The 2021 Christmas movie season is HERE. With it comes a bevy of new premieres from various networks, just one of these is The Santa Stakeout, a slightly different title from Hallmark.
The Santa Stakeout (2021) Hallmark TV Film Review
Moving to a new town to try and make it without the help or name recognition that is her father is important for detective Tanya Morris(Tamera Howry-Housley) wants. A rookie on the new force she’s working for, she finds herself in a bit over her head when it comes to trying to fit in, which is something her boss doesn’t care about. When she and fellow detective Ryan Anderson (Paul Campbell) discover a possible thief planning a new heist, he pairs them up. What they don’t expect is while having the suspect under surveillance, they have to pretend to be newlyweds!
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Tamera is, I think, another fan favorite from Hallmark, and she’s always been good in anything I’ve seen her in. Paul is from one of the favorites last year, Christmas by Starlight, along with a handful of other titles from the network as well. While this one isn’t perfect and I certainly cannot count it as a favorite, it has charms; and based on what I already made note of above, there is a lot to appreciate about this one.
Like the normal end of any review I share from a title like this, The Santa Stakeout is sweet. It’s funny and has a good and familiar cast, all which will make a cozy night in a little more merry.
Photos: Hallmark Channel/Media Press
Content: this title does contain a minor couple who is a same-sex relationship. We see them a few times during neighborhood social events. The film is, TV-G.
Great review! This is on my list.
Hope you enjoy – and thanks for stopping by! :)