Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas

I was honestly relieved they gave us scenery other than British Columbia or Toronto and happy to see some UK filming. Jane Seymour makes this worth watching and her storyline enjoyable. I feel like Mae Whitman is filling the "Bridget Jones" role here with the fun quirky friends and her plus size body. I was really liking it until episode 2 with the whole girl-girl storyline at the Dickens ball. If this were Netflix it wouldn't be a shock, but come on people this is Hallmark and I expect keeping it boy-girl.

This series was a delightful surprise. First, the cast was top-notch. Mae Whitman is excellent, and I was happy to see Nathaniel Parker. Jane Seymour is a delight, and I was very impressed that Mary McDonnell was in it, too. It was so enjoyable to watch a Hallmark production that didn't involve the usual plot lines and conflicts. And while I'm glad there wasn't a cliffhanger ending, I hope this isn't the last we see of this marvelous ensemble. Well done, Hallmark.

I'm 30 minutes in into episode one and already I'm hooked!!! I am kind of picky when it comes to stuff and for a holiday show this is delightful. It is refreshing to see a plus size realistic woman be the heroine! Mae Whitman is absolutely perfection and the rest of the cast really adds to the story. Please Hallmark use Mae Whitman more and tell more stories like this!

It was ok if a tad bit boring and predictable. But honestly I really couldn't get past the costume design for Mae's character. Whoever dressed her did her dirty. She looks frumpy AF in almost every scene. I could not concentrate on almost anything else but how bad she looked. She may be a bit curvier here than in the past, but that is no excuse to dress her in hideous potato sacks the entire time because she is a beautiful woman and this did her an absolute disservice. As someone who has always been on the chubbier side, I know there is a way of dressing someone without using shapeless trash bags. Wtf? Truly terrible. I'm pissed on her behalf.

I haven't read the book but it seems that those that have, don't rate this adaptation. I found it to be an easy and fun watch while resting with a head cold in between wrapping presents! There are some good, well know actors, with nice scenery and a fun concept. So, in summary, an easy watch with a fun, festive theme.