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Hallmark Movies Are Pure Escapism From The Real World, I Highly Suggest You Try Watching One Today
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Hallmark's cozy, feel-good films offer reprieve from the chaos of the real world, inviting viewers to indulge in the warm embrace of holiday cheer and romantic escapism.
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- Hallmark's lineup of Christmas movies has seen a spike in viewership, with the network's 2024 holiday offerings scoring 20% higher ratings than the previous year.
- Industry insiders attribute this surge in popularity to audiences seeking a much-needed buffer from the ongoing political turmoil, with Hallmark's movies providing a soothing, apolitical alternative to the constant news cycle.
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Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, 'Tis The Season To Be Irish, Falling Together, Holiday Crashers, Round and Round, The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death is Listening