As I look forward to another magical Countdown Until Christmas season, Hallmark brings us a brand-new premiere to look forward to in Single on the 25th, which premieres Sunday, December 7 at 8:00 pm ET/PT and streaming next day on Hallmark+
Stars: Lynsey Fonseca, Daniel Lissing
For Nell Duke (Fonseca), nothing is worse than being single at Christmastime because everywhere she looks, couples are kissing under the mistletoe. After her family cancels holiday plans at the last minute, Nell decides to spend the week of Christmas having fun on her own! When she crosses paths with her neighbor Cooper (Lissing), a financial analyst who prides himself on being happily unattached, he notices Nell struggling with being alone and decides to share tips on how to keep the holidays festive.
Cooper inspires Nell to challenge her insecurities and find happiness in being on her own. In turn, Nell helps Cooper realize he’s missing out on real connection. In the fun partnership that forms, the friendly singles’ Christmas together starts to feel like something more.
Their special connection falls apart when Nell finds out Cooper only offered to help because he felt sorry Nell had to spend the holidays alone. To make Christmas truly magical this year, Cooper must show real growth of character while Nell finds her own strength in being single during the holidays.
Fun fact: the movie is actually inspired by Lauren Spencer Smith’s touching song, adding an extra emotional layer to Nell and Cooper’s story.
How cool for this young woman to have her song featured in the movie, but to also be in the movie to perform it as well. Way to go Lauren Spencer Smith. Beautiful song.
I truly can’t image being alone for the Christmas holiday. It is such a beautiful time of year, where there is celebration of the birth of Christ and time with family. This is what the Christmas holiday is all about. So this wonderful film will prove that being alone is not always the way to spend it. If you find yourself alone, reach out to friends who live close and get yourself an invite. My front door is always open for anyone that myself or my two sons knows that would be alone. A few years back, I even invited my ex-husband and his new girlfriend over and they had nowhere to go and it sure warmed my heart to have them there as it brought them both joy.
This movie was well written for Hallmark and the two main actors sure brought it to live for me and they will do the same for you. A relatable heroine trying to find her place during the holidays and a charming not-quite-scrooge who needs some emotional timeouts. There is a festive setting filled with mistletoe, lights, and cozy holiday traditions, like a horse drawn carriage. Which might lead to a romance that grows on its own…with just a touch of Christmas magic. It’s all about the Christmas magic!
This wonderful holiday movies carries a beautiful message as well, that being single doesn’t mean being lonely, and sometimes love shows up when you’re finally comfortable standing on your own.
This premiere joins a packed holiday schedule of new Christmas programming across Hallmark, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and Great American Family—perfect for fans tracking every new story, cozy romance, and snowy hometown reunion.
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