6.6/10

Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Lesson in Murder
2024
84 minutes
Director
Jessica Harmon
Cast
Skyler Samuels
Evan Roderick
Marilu Henner
Description
When a student from Aurora's true crime literature class is found murdered outside the diner where she works, Aurora takes it upon herself to figure out the real culprit.
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Librarian
Detective
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Settings & Cities
Lawrenceton, Georgia
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Lawrenceton, Georgia
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Review
"Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Lesson in Murder – Where Murder Meets Mistletoe (Sort Of)"
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if Nancy Drew decided to solve crimes while sipping tea and occasionally glancing at a Hallmark holiday movie playing in the background, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Lesson in Murder is here to answer that very specific question. Released in 2024, this latest installment in the Hallmark movies franchise is a delightful blend of cozy mystery, small-town charm, and just enough murder to make you question why anyone would ever move to a place where the homicide rate rivals that of a gritty HBO drama.
The plot, as always, revolves around Aurora Teagarden (played by the ever-charming Candace Cameron Bure), a librarian-turned-amateur sleuth who somehow stumbles into more crime scenes than a CSI intern. This time, she’s investigating a murder at a local college, because apparently, academia is even deadlier than finals week. The victim? A professor who was literally graded on a curve—by a killer. The suspects? Everyone, because in Hallmark movies, even the sweet old lady who bakes cookies is probably hiding a dark secret.
What makes A Lesson in Murder stand out from other Hallmark movies is its commitment to keeping things lighthearted, even when dealing with, you know, murder. There’s a scene where Aurora is interrogating a suspect while a Hallmark holiday movie plays in the background, and honestly, it’s the most meta moment in cinematic history. It’s like the movie is winking at us, saying, “Yes, we know this is ridiculous, but aren’t you having fun?”
The supporting cast is as delightful as ever, with Aurora’s friends and family providing the kind of small-town quirkiness that makes you wonder if they’ve ever considered therapy. There’s also a romantic subplot, because of course there is—this is a Hallmark movie, not The Silence of the Lambs. The chemistry between Aurora and her love interest is as cozy as a knit sweater, though I couldn’t help but wonder if they’d ever solve a crime faster if they stopped making googly eyes at each other every five minutes.
The mystery itself is engaging, with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing—though let’s be real, you’ll probably figure it out by the halfway mark. But that’s not the point. The point is to enjoy the ride, sip some hot cocoa, and marvel at how Aurora manages to solve crimes while maintaining a wardrobe that looks like it was curated by a Pinterest board titled “Cozy Librarian Chic.”
In conclusion, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Lesson in Murder is the perfect movie for anyone who loves a good mystery, a dash of romance, and the comforting predictability of Hallmark movies. It’s like a warm blanket with a side of homicide. So grab your popcorn, settle in, and remember: in Aurora’s world, murder is just another excuse to bring the community together—preferably over pie.