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My Norwegian Holiday (2023)
Not your usual Hallmark
We all know the formula; won't repeat it here. This movie does not follow that formula. No old boyfriends/girlfriends, no misinterpreted intentions causing someone to walk out about 20 minutes from the end (only to come back and live happily ever after). No, there is a different story here that contains a mystery and a gradual sense by the characters of discovering where they belong and with whom they should be. It's a great story, good acting by new faces, and wonderful scenery in Norway (a great place for filming a Christmas story!). The only problem was that I wanted to the story to continue (maybe a sequel?). Good work by Hallmark on this one!
Father Brown: The Sins of Others (2017)
Truly the best episode
Although there are great moments in many of the Father Brown episodes, this one contains the best moments of all. It's truly personal this time, as we get to see the depth of feeling that the characters actually have for each other, particularly Father Brown and Sid. We are tipped off when we see the engraved watch with the inscription from Father Brown early in the episode, but the full feelings don't emerge until the dramatic confrontation with the handgun and Father Brown confesses that Sid is "the closest thing I ever had to a son." It's priceless. Then, the goodbye scene with the confession regarding the pawned watch and Father Brown's so quick forgiveness followed by the giving of his own pocket watch . . . . true redemption. A masterpiece of story telling.