Alison Sweeney Returns as Everyone's Favorite Baker-Turned-Sleuth in 'One Bad Apple'
Have you noticed a change over on Hallmark Mystery? The network has undergone a slight revamp and is now known as Hallmark Mystery instead of Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Hallmark Drama has had a touch-up as well and is now known as Hallmark Family. In it's newest whodunnit, Hallmark Mystery goes back to an old favorite - Hannah Swensen.
What is One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery about?
Hannah Swensen (Alison Sweeney) has been asked to teach a baking class at the college in town, but her equipment is tampered with causing an explosion that the fire department rules an accident. Soon, a colleague ends up dead and Hannah begins to put together the puzzle of the mysterious circumstances surrounding the murder while being on the list of suspects herself. Hannah leans on her friends and family to collect the breadcrumbs of foul play and put them together, and meets a different side of law and order when she crosses paths with Lake Eden’s by-the book prosecuting attorney Chad Norton (Victor Webster).
Is One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery based on other material?
The Hannah Swensen mystery movies are based off books written by Joanne Fluke. One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery is based off the book, Apple Turnover Murder by Joanne Fluke.
Who wrote One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery?
Alison Sweeney not only stars in One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, she also wrote the script! She wrote it based on Fluke's book, Apple Turnover Murder. Sweeney also serves as an executive producer.
Meet the cast of One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
Alison Sweeney (Hannah Swensen)
The Days of our Lives actress has starred in over two dozen films for Hallmark Media including the fan favorite The Irresistible Blueberry Farm, Chronicles Mysteries series and The Wedding Veil trilogies.
Victor Webster (Chad Norton)
Webster has been actor for over two decades with starring roles in films like The Scorpion King 3 and 4 and on the TV series Continuum. He has starred in over a dozen projects for Hallmark including the Matchmaker Mysteries movies and The Wedding Veil trilogies.
Fun fact: Victor Webster and Alison Sweeney have starred together before. They both co-starred in both The Wedding Veil trilogies on Hallmark Channel.
Barbara Niven (Delores)
Niven is a staple on Hallmark Channel, it seems. She has had supporting roles in over two dozen movies including the Crossword Mysteries and Christmas in Evergreen films. She also starred as Megan O'Brien on Chesapeake Shores in all six seasons of the show. She is also the National Ambassador for American Humane.
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Gabriel Hogan (Norman)
Hogan is best known for his role as Peter Morris on Heartland and Ike Crystal on Tacoma FD. He comes from an acting family. Both of his parents are well known actors, Michael and Susan Hogan (the two appeared together as husband and wife in The Christmas Secret). His wife, Inga Cadranel, is also an actress. Previous credits include My Christmas Hero, Prince of Peoria, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Tess Atkins (Michelle)
Atkins has appeared in several of the Hannah Swensen Mystery movies. Previous credits include The Flash, Supernatural, and Continuum (which starred Victor Webster).
Lisa Durupt (Andrea)
Durupt has appeared opposite Alison Sweeney before - in The Chronicle Mysteries and The Irresistible Blueberry Farm. Other credits include Operation Christmas, Date My Dad, and Love, Guaranteed.
Where is Mike (Cameron Mathison)?
Mike's absence is explained early on in the movie. In reality, Cameron Mathison, who played the role of Mike, signed a deal with Great American Family recently. While it's unclear if it was an exclusive deal with GAF, it looks like Mathison may have relocated to the upstart network for the foreseeable future.
How many Hannah Swensen Mystery movies are there?
Including One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, there are a total of nine Hannah Swensen movies. The first five were known as Murder She Baked before transitioning to A Hannah Swensen Mystery.
How do I watch the Hannah Swensen Mystery movies in order?
The list below has all the Hannah Swensen Mystery movies in the order they premiered on Hallmark Mystery from oldest to latest.
Murder She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery
Murder She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery
Murder She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery
Murder She Baked: A Deadly Recipe
Murder She Baked: Just Desserts
Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
When does One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery premiere?
One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery premieres on Friday. April 5 at 9 p.m. on Hallmark Mystery.
When can I watch One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery again?
Sunday, Apr. 7 at 7 p.m. ET
Wednesday, Apr. 10 at 7 p.m. ET
Saturday, Apr. 13 at 9 p.m. ET
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