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  Next Tuesday, March 5, the series finale of "Good Trouble" will air on Freeform. Premiering in 2019 as a spinoff of "The Fosters", "Good Trouble" has ran for five seasons and followed Callie (Maia Mitchell) and Mariana Adams-Foster (Cierra Ramirez) after they moved from San Diego to Los Angeles. To celebrate the series finale, I have decided to list the top ten episodes of the series that I have seen. Episodes are ranked according to their rating on the Internet Movie Database, or IMDB. 1. All These Engagements Premiere Date: February 20, 2024 IMDB Rating: 9.2 IMDB Summary: "The Coterie gathers for Callie and Jamie's engagement celebration." 2. Party Of One Premiere Date: January 23, 2024 IMDB Rating: 9.1 IMDB Summary: "Dennis is nervous when a famous food critic visits Haven. Gael and Jay spend time together at the studio, deepening Gael's crush. Joaquin and Mariana piece together the loose threads of their investigation."

  Hello, fellow Watchers. Today marks one year since I started this blog. I started this blog in order to share my love for my favorite movies and tv shows with other people. I fully intend to keep this blog going as long as people continue to read it.  To celebrate my blog's one year anniversary, I will post a link to the most viewed story from each of my blog's first twelve months (February 2023-January 2024) below. February 2023- https://weswatches.blogspot.com/2023/02/the-way-home-jacobs-disappearance-and.html March 2023- https://weswatches.blogspot.com/2023/03/top-ten-jeopardy-contestants-of-all-time.html April 2023- https://weswatches.blogspot.com/2023/04/erin-krakows-hallmark-movies-ranked.html May 2023- https://weswatches.blogspot.com/2023/05/ranking-all-of-murder-she-bakedhannah.html June 2023- https://weswatches.blogspot.com/2023/06/review-little-town.html July 2023- https://weswatches.blogspot.com/2023/07/addressing-hallmark-channels-blind-spot.html August 2023-

 Hallmark Channel has released a sneak peek and preview for "Shifting Gears", a Hallmark Channel Original Movie set to premiere on March 23. The movie stars Tyler Hynes ("Three Wise Men And A Baby") and Katherine Barrell ("Good Witch") and is directed by Crystal Lowe ("Signed, Sealed, Delivered").   From Hallmark Channel's Official Website: " After female mechanic Jess reluctantly agrees to participate in a car restoration show, she is shocked to learn that her ex-boyfriend, Luke, is her main competitor? Will sparks fly? Stars Tyler Hynes, Katherine Barrell." Below is a sneak peek from the movie as well as a preview, both from Hallmark Channel's official YouTube page. Sources https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/shifting-gears

 Below is a sneak peek from the next episode of the hit Hallmark Channel Original Series, "The Way Home". Titled "Long Time Gone", it is scheduled to premiere at 9/8 pm central on Sunday February 25.

 Today, February 13, 2024, marks the 24th anniversary of when Charles Schulz's final Peanuts comic strip was published, just one day after his death. To celebrate the milestone, I thought I would rank the top ten Peanuts specials that I have seen. The specials are ranked according to their ratings on the Internet Movie Database, or IMDB. 1. A Charlie Brown Christmas Premiere Date: December 9, 1965 on CBS IMDB Rating: 8.3 IMDB Summary: "Depressed at the commercialism he sees around him, Charlie Brown tries to find a deeper meaning to Christmas." 2. It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Premiere Date: October 27, 1966 on CBS IMDB Rating: 8.2 IMDB Summary: "The Peanuts gang celebrates Halloween while Linus waits for the Great Pumpkin." 3. Why, Charlie Brown, Why? Premiere Date: March 16, 1990 on CBS IMDB Rating: 7.8 IMDB Summary: "Linus falls for a new girl who must soon go to the hospital for cancer treatment." 4. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Pre

 This Wednesday, February 14, is Valentine's Day. To celebrate the milestone, I thought I would rank the top ten Valentine's Day television episodes that I have seen. Episodes are ranked according to their rating on the Internet Movie Database, or IMDB. 1. The Wonder Years-"The St. Valentine's Day Massacre" Premiere Date: February 13, 1990 on ABC IMDB Rating: 8.7 IMDB Summary: "On Valentine's Day with Winnie upset at him, Kevin decides to send her a valentine to try and win her over. However, his plan goes awry when the valentine is accidentally sent to Becky Slater, who then thinks that Kevin wants her back." 2. Spongebob Squarepants-"Valentine's Day/The Paper" Premiere Date: February 14, 2000 on Nickelodeon IMDB Rating: 8.4 IMDB Summary: "Spongebob and Patrick go to the carnival./Spongebob has fun with a gum wrapper." 3. The Simpsons-"I Love Lisa" Premiere Date: February 11, 1993 on Fox IMDB Rating: 8.4 IMDB Su

       During the most recent episode of "The Way Home" that premiered this past Sunday February 4, there was one scene in particular that stood out. While Kat Landry (Chyler Leigh) is looking through the archives at the Port Haven Herald, she is greeted by someone named Casey Goodwin (Vaughan Murrae). In a historical scene for Hallmark Channel, Kat identifies Casey as the granddaughter of Evelyn Goodwin, the woman who left the Herald to her, only to have Casey correct her and state that she is actually Evelyn's grandchild and uses "they/them". In doing so, Casey may have become the first openly non-binary character in a Hallmark Channel series or movie. This is just the latest in a series of LGBT-related firsts for Hallmark Channel. In 2020, we got our first same-sex wedding ("Wedding Every Weekend") and our first Christmas film with an openly gay couple ("The Christmas House"). In 2021,  we got our first same-sex kiss in a Hallmark Chan

 Hearties rejoice. Erin Krakow, who has played Elizabeth Thornton (nee Thatcher) on "When Calls The Heart" since Season One, and Daniel Lissing, who played Jack Thornton on the series from Seasons One to Five, are set to star in "Santa Tell Me", which will air as part of Hallmark Channel's 2024 Countdown To Christmas programming. It will be the first time that Krakow and Lissing have appeared in a Hallmark Channel production together since the latter left "When Calls The Heart" at the end of Season Five. "Santa Tell Me" will be Krakow's first Hallmark Christmas movie (not counting the "When Calls The Heart" Christmas movies) since 2019's "Sense, Sensibility & Snowmen" and the first for Lissing since 2018's "Christmas In Love".  Sources https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/when-calls-the-heart-erin-krakow-daniel-lissing-reunion-hallmark-christmas-movie-1235899730/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm400370

  Today, January 31, marks the 25th anniversary of when Family Guy first premiered on Fox. To celebrate the milestone, I have decided to list the Top 10 episodes I've seen. Episodes are ranked according to their rating on the Internet Movie Database, or IMDB. "Road To The Multiverse" (9.1) "Back To The Pilot" (8.8) "And Then There Were Fewer" (8.6) "PTV" (8.5) "The Simpsons Guy" (8.4) "Meet The Quagmires" (8.4) "Yug Ylimaf" (8.4) "Stewie Kills Lois" (8.3) "Lois Kills Stewie" (8.3) "Blue Harvest" (8.2) Sources https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0182576/episodes/?topRated=DESC

 Season Two of "The Way Home" continued on Sunday January 28 with Episode Two-"Hanging By A Moment". Below is a highlight from that episode from the official Hallmark Channel YouTube Page. We also have a preview for the next episode, "When You Were Young", which is set to premiere on Sunday February 4.

 Today, Hallmark Channel announced the premiere date for the eleventh season of its hit series "When Calls The Heart". According to Entertainment Tonight, Season Eleven will premiere on Sunday, April 7 at 9 PM ET and will run for twelve episodes. Assuming a new episode will air each week, that most likely means that the Season Eleven finale will be on June 23. You can find out more about Season Eleven of "When Calls The Heart" by clicking on the link below. Sources https://www.etonline.com/when-calls-the-heart-season-11-premiere-date-revealed-exclusive-218403

  Author's Note: This article contains spoilers for Season 2 of "The Way Home". Please do not read any further if you have not seen any of the episodes yet and do not wish to be spoiled. After waiting for nearly ten months, the second season of "The Way Home" finally premiered on Hallmark Channel on January 21, 2024 and with it came some new questions. Below are some that stood out.  1. Who is the woman standing by Jacob at the beginning of the episode? At the start of the episode, we see Jacob Landry (Kat's younger brother who disappeared in 1999 and is late revealed to have gone back in time to 1790 and is now an adult in the year 1814) standing in front of the pond. Standing next to him is an elderly woman. The woman tells Jacob that the pond will take him where he needs to go but for now, he needs to stay. One possible explanation is that Jacob can't return home while the pond is frozen, but this is never explicitly stated. Answer:  The Season Tw

 Last night, Sunday January 21, 2024, the second season of "The Way Home" premiered on Hallmark Channel with the episode "The Space Between". Below is a highlight from the episode on Hallmark Channel's official Youtube page. We also have a sneak peek from Season 2, Episode 2-"Hanging By A Moment"

 Variety is reporting that a pilot for a sequel series to "Wizards Of Waverly Place", the hit Disney Channel Original Series, has been ordered. According to Variety, the series will have David Henrie reprise his role as Justin Russo from the original series while Selena Gomez will reprise her role as Alex Russo for the pilot. Other cast members announced include Mimi Gianopulos as Justin's wife and Alkaio Thiele as one of his two sons. It is not currently known if any of the other cast members from the original series will reprise their roles as well. "Wizards Of Waverly Place" originally aired on Disney Channel from October 12, 2007 to January 6, 2012. A sequel film titled "The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex" premiered on Disney Channel on March 15, 2013. More information about the new series can be found at the link below. Update: Disney  has officially ordered the series, tentatively titled "Wizards", for both Disney Channel and Disney+

  Today, January 3, is actress Danica McKellar's birthday. To celebrate the milestone, I have decided to rank the top ten movies I've seen featuring Danica McKellar that originally aired on either Hallmark Channel or Hallmark Movies And Mysteries.  The movies are ranked according to their rating on the Internet Movie Database, or IMDB. Love And Sunshine (7.2) Crown For Christmas (6.9) Coming Home For Christmas (6.6) Very, Very, Valentine (6.4) Christmas At Grand Valley (6.3) You, Me & The Christmas Trees (6.3) Wedding Bells (6.3) Campfire Kiss (6.3) My Christmas Dream (6.2) Christmas At Dollywood (6.1) Sources https://www.imdb.com/filmosearch/?explore=title_type&role=nm0005211&ref_=filmo_ref_you_iwl&sort=user_rating,desc&mode=detail&page=1&title_type=tvMovie&lists=watchlists

 To celebrate the new year, I have decided to list my Top Ten Most Viewed Posts Of 2023. https://weswatches.blogspot.com/2023/03/top-ten-jeopardy-contestants-of-all-time.html https://weswatches.blogspot.com/2023/07/addressing-hallmark-channels-blind-spot.html https://weswatches.blogspot.com/2023/03/ranking-jacklyn-colliers-top.html https://weswatches.blogspot.com/2023/03/top-pokemon-episode-of-each-year-from.html https://weswatches.blogspot.com/2023/02/the-way-home-jacobs-disappearance-and.html https://weswatches.blogspot.com/2023/05/ranking-all-of-murder-she-bakedhannah.html https://weswatches.blogspot.com/2023/06/review-little-town.html https://weswatches.blogspot.com/2023/03/the-way-home-renewed-for-second-season.html https://weswatches.blogspot.com/2023/07/how-much-would-it-cost-for-these.html https://weswatches.blogspot.com/2023/10/phineas-and-ferb-season-5-episode.html

       Today, January 1, 2024, one of the most iconic animated shorts in American history officially entered the public domain. "Steamboat Willie", which was originally produced and released by Walt Disney Animation Studios on November 18, 1928, has entered the public domain after its 95 year copyright finally expired. The copyright expiration means that Disney no longer has the exclusive rights to the versions of Mickey and Minnie Mouse that appear in the short, although they will continue to hold the copyright to versions of Mickey and Minnie from shorts released after "Steamboat Willie".     The entire "Steamboat Willie" short can be seen below. When will other Mickey Mouse animated shorts enter the public domain? Based on current U.S. copyright law, which states that a work enters the public domain on January 1st 95 years after a work is first released, the following Mickey Mouse animated shorts will enter the public domain in the following years

 With today, December 31, being the last day of the year, I thought I would recap the top ten new television episodes and movies I watched in 2023. Both categories will be ranked according to their rating on the Internet Movie Database (IMDB). Top Ten TV Episodes I Watched In 2023 The Way Home-"Not All Who Wander Are Lost" (8.6) The Way Home-"The Day The Music Died" (8.6) The Way Home-"Building A Mystery" (8.6) South Park-"The Worldwide Privacy Tour" (8.4) The Way Home-"Lovefool" (8.3) South Park-"Deep Learning" (8.3) Hamster & Gretel-"The Bottle Episode/Micromanager" (8.2) Hamster & Gretel-"Hamnesia/Romancing The Scone" (8.1) The Way Home-"The End Of The World As We Know It" (8.1) Hamster & Gretel-"My Invisible Friend/The Bitter Sitter" (8.0) Top Ten TV Movies I Watched In 2023 "A Biltmore Christmas" (7.9) "Guiding Emily" (7.8) "To All A Good Nig

 Today, December 23, marks the 200th anniversary of the first time that the poem "A Visit From St. Nicholas" (better known as " The Night Before Christmas", allegedly written by Clement Clark Moore, was published in the Troy Sentinel. To celebrate the milestone, I thought I would review an animated Christmas special that provides a fictional account of how Moore came to write his famous poem-the 1968 special "The Night Before Christmas". We open in the month of December 1822, a few days before Christmas and one year before "A Visit From St. Nicholas" was first published. We then cut to the Moore's house, where the three Moore Children (Clement, Emily and Charity), housekeeper Gretchen and the family dog Clyde are busy baking Christmas treats as the special's opening song "Savory Serenade" plays in the background. The older Clement Moore is preparing to go out of town for a few days and promises to bring each of his kids and

 During Thursday December 21st's episode of "Jeopardy", the third of three semifinal games in the most recent edition of the Second Chance Tournament,  one of the categories was titled "A Very Hallmark Christmas Movie". To the best of my knowledge, this is the first time that Hallmark Channel has been featured as a Jeopardy category. The episode's contestants (Michael Vaz, Karen Morris and Iris Masucci) would combined to correctly answer four of the five questions, missing only the $1,000 clue. (When playing along at home, I only missed the $800). Iris would go on to win the game by exactly one dollar ($5,400) over Karen ($5,3999) and advance to tonight's Second Chance Tournament Finals.  Below is a clip from Jeopardy's "A Very Hallmark Christmas Movie" Category from the official Jeopardy YouTube page.