Recovered

Just finished the last installment 4 said the final installment, would like to no if thats it for the series or no more is going to be made if so thats disappointing if that was the last one ever like to no why didnt they get together would of been great for the last episode seeing them get together clearly the chemistry was there ☹☹😢

This is a typical Hallmark production. Like easy listening music, staring out the window watching it snow, graham crackers and milk. Brown paper packages tied up with string - these are a few of my favorite things. . .

Nothing "edgy", no profound social relevance, not a political message in sight. No mutilated bodies, no characters bonking each other for no apparent reason and no unnecessary strings of profanity (Oh, did I already say it's not "edgy" ?).

It's a "lay on the sofa and watch on Saturday when there's nothing better to do" kind of movie.

It is what it is and I enjoyed it as such.

We found this 3-movie DVD at our public library, called "Chronicle Mysteries: 3-Movie Collection." Each of the three feature Alison Sweeney in the lead role as Alex McPherson. This first of the three is called "Recovered".

Alex has a podcast where she focuses on various mysteries. Now almost 20 years after a friend of hers disappeared without a trace she undertakes an investigation into the old news. Most assume she died but Alex holds out hope that she is alive, perhaps in hiding because she knows something that could get her killed. A bonus is her uncle owns the local newspaper.

This isn't a hard-hitting movie and some of the situations have a bit "low budget" look to them, but my wife and I were suitably entertained. Alex with help from the newspaper staff does solve the mystery.

This is for producer etc. the background music is too loud and annoying when trying to be suspenseful. Other than it's okay.

The ending was the worst part and cartoonish in execution. Anyone looking for a romantic subplot will also be disappointed. The setting and first half of the movie were very good, so this was an opportunity squandered. I do like the lead actors, though.