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In this episode of Hallmark Mysteries & More, Eric and Andrea dive into a thoughtful review of Providence Falls: Chance of a Lifetime, the first installment in Hallmark’s latest time-bending romantic trilogy.

Katie Stevens stars as Cora, a rookie detective unknowingly partnered with her reincarnated soulmate, Liam (played by Lachlan Quarmby), sent back to redirect fate. But does the movie deliver on its high-concept premise?

Andrea admits to being underwhelmed on her first viewing, citing pacing issues and character overload—but a partial second watch starts to shift her opinion. Eric, having seen all three films, urges patience, emphasizing the trilogy structure and how much richer the story becomes with context. They break down the movie’s ambitious narrative structure, the distinct visual styles across time periods, and that now-infamous love triangle twist that left some viewers with emotional whiplash.

Plus, they spotlight standout characters (hello, Angels Egon and Samal!), debate whether this really qualifies as a time-travel movie, and share behind-the-scenes trivia, including cold stunts filmed in freezing Vancouver and an intentional wink to The Way Home.

📊 Poll results show a wide range of opinions—from “5 stars loved it” to “middle of the road.” But is this a case where a rewatch—or watching all three movies—is essential?

🕰️ Chapters:

00:00 – Quick Catch-Up & Travel Setup

05:00 – First Impressions of Chance of a Lifetime

11:45 – Why the Second Watch Helps

16:20 – Character Confusion & Story Complexity

22:15 – That Ending Whiplash & Love Triangle Talk

28:10 – Is This Time Travel or Not?

33:00 – Behind-the-Scenes Trivia: Cold Lakes & Irish Accents

40:00 – Favorite Characters: Egon, Samal, and Matty

45:00 – Hallmark Poll Results & Listener Reactions

49:00 – Final Thoughts & What’s Next in the Trilogy

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