I wish I could like the Matchmaker series but this is the last one I'll probably watch. I know some people like Danica McKellar but I find her acting style extremely annoying. In every role she is perky to the point of making me nauseous with all her eye widening and grinning and high pitched voice. Her posture looks like she's deliberately trying to thrust her chest out while sitting, standing and walking. That may be her natural posture but it looks unnatural. And her talking the killer out of shooting her is ludicrous. The entire matchmaking plot line is boring unless you're a fan of those reality dating shows. I've always liked Victor Webster but he's yet another Hallmark leading man who acts like he's not remotely physically attracted to his leading lady. The supporting cast is no better with the exception of Bruce Boxleitner. You can tell he's an experienced actor and he acts very natural in his role. The rest of them ham it up so badly they could be served as Easter dinner. I don't understand why Hallmark sticks with this series. They've done such a great job with the Mystery 101 and Teagarden series as far as casting and plots. It's as if they've assigned their "B" team to this series.
And I think it's about time Hallmark considered creating a mystery series with older leads like Boxleitner. There are plenty of experienced actors who could do a great job with that and I, for one, would like to see Hallmark diversify the age group of their leading actors. I'm betting a large part of their audience is over fifty.
And I think it's about time Hallmark considered creating a mystery series with older leads like Boxleitner. There are plenty of experienced actors who could do a great job with that and I, for one, would like to see Hallmark diversify the age group of their leading actors. I'm betting a large part of their audience is over fifty.