Girls Gone Hallmark reviews The Jane Mysteries: A Deadly Prescription, premiering exclusively on the Hallmark+ streaming service. What will Megan and Wendy think of the second movie in The Jane Mysteries collection? Is this the perfect role for Stephen Huszar, and is the biggest mystery Jodie Sweetin’s wig?

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About The Jane Mysteries: A Deadly Prescription – (Hallmark+, 2024)

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• This movie was based on the book Amateur Night: A Jane Da Silva Mystery by K.K. Beck.
  
• Neale Kimmel wrote the script for A Deadly Prescription. She also wrote the script for Inheritance Lost and the upcoming Too Much to Lose. She has 18 total writing credits with additional credits for Hallmark that include: Jazz Ramsey: A K9 Mystery. 
  
• Marco Deufemia directed. Marco has 26 directing credits which include all installments of the Jane Mysteries. He also directed The Heiress and the Handyman and Jazz Ramsey recently.
  
• Jodie Sweetin plays Jane Da Silva. Jodie has 36 acting credits and was most recently seen in The Heiress and the Handyman. Two more Jane Mysteries movies will premiere over the next two weeks.
  
• Stephen Huszar plays Detective John Cameron. Stephen is a Hallmark staple having appeared in movies like: Love in Glacier National: A National Park Romance, Navigating Christmas, and Everything Puppies. 
  
• Paris Jefferson plays Sadie da Silva. Paris did appear in the first The Jane Mysteries: Inheritance Lost and will appear in the next two installments. Among her 46 acting credits, other appearances include Y: The Last Man, Sex/Life, Fit for a Prince, and Departure. 
  
• Colin McLeod plays Ryan Shea. This is just Colin’s 5th acting credit. He appeared in the mini-series Five Days at Memorial as well as the movie: It Chapter Two. 
  
• Beth Hornby plays Sandra Shea. Beth has 18 previous acting credits which include a role in Locked in My House and Stolen Baby: The Murder of Heidi Broussard.
  

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Our Thoughts on The Jane Mysteries: A Deadly Prescription

Below you’ll find a detailed rundown of everything we discussed in our recent podcast episode about the movie “Jane Mysteries: A Deadly Prescription.”

If you enjoy this breakdown, make sure to tune into our podcast for even more in-depth reviews and discussions. Join us, Megan and Wendy, long-time Hallmark enthusiasts, as we dive into the world of Jane and her mysteries.

What We Liked

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2. The Cast’s Performances:
   
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   • Stephen Huszar as Detective John Cameron: Stephen brought a serious and business-like demeanor to his role, which suited the mystery genre better than his previous romantic leads.
     
   • Jodie Sweetin as Jane DaSilva: Although we were not always convinced by her performance, she definitely found a niche in this series. We appreciated seeing her take on a more dramatic role.
     
   • Paris Jefferson as Aunt Sadie: We absolutely loved Aunt Sadie’s wardrobe and her quirky lines that gave the movie some light-hearted moments.
     
   
   
   
3. The Initial Plot:
   
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   • The introduction of the suspects and the murder board added an intriguing layer to the mystery. The breakdown of their motives and the visual representation on the murder board was highly engaging.
     
   
   
   
4. Jodi Sweetin’s Singing:
   
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   • We were delightfully surprised by her singing voice, featured in both the opening and end credits of the movie.
     
   
   
   

What We Wished For

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2. Character Development for Detective John:
   
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   • We felt that John needed more depth. Whether it’s a friend, a brother, or another coworker, he needed someone to confide in outside of Jane.
     
   
   
   
3. More Emotional Range from Jodie Sweetin:
   
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   • There were moments, such as when an AC unit fell near her, where we felt her reactions lacked the necessary emotional impact. We wished for a fuller scope of her emotions to make these scenes more realistic.
     
   
   
   
4. Less Focus on Firearms:
   
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   • The frequent use of firearms and shooting made us uncomfortable. We wished for this aspect to be toned down in future movies.
     
   
   
   

Did You See That?

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2. Jodie Sweetin’s Wig:
   
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   • We were on wig watch again! Initially, we thought it might be her real hair, but by the end of the movie, we were convinced it was a wig. Either way, it was a significant improvement from her previous roles.
     
   
   
   
3. Jane’s Outfits:
   
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   • While some of Jane’s outfits were super cute, others, especially the pantsuits, aged her and didn’t really fit the character’s vibe.
     
   
   
   
4. Aunt Sadie’s Nightie Moment:
   
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   • Aunt Sadie refusing to answer the door in her “nightie” was a laugh-out-loud moment and a rare use of an old-fashioned term.
     
   
   
   
5. Jason the Pharmacist:
   
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   • The believability of him shooting his wife in broad daylight and then attempting to blackmail someone right after was questionable. It seemed unrealistic for the genre and setting.
     
   
   
   
6. Dance on a First Date:
   
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   • A personal note from Megan: dancing with someone in your home on a first date is a bit too intimate and feels like borderline psychopath behavior.
     
   
   
   

Rating

Both of us rated “Jane Mysteries: A Deadly Prescription” three stars. Despite its flaws, we’re looking forward to the next installment in the series. It’s got potential, and we’re curious to see where it goes.

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