The Hallmark Channel recently released its May 2026 schedule, which includes the upcoming Alison Sweeney movie Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery.
Ali’s PR agent just sentMystery and Romance TV a press release sharing some important details about the upcoming mystery, which premieres on Saturday, May 16, at 8 p.m. Eastern, on the Hallmark Channel.
They share the news that the Days Of Our Lives actress is starring in her 14th Hannah Swensen Mystery! “Sweeney Writes, Executive Produces and Stars in Latest Installment Following Strong Back-to-Back Ratings Success.”
In addition to Ali, Victor Webster is back as prosecutor Chad Norton, and Barbara Niven as Delores, Hannah’s mother.
What Is Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery About?
Just last month, the Hallmark Channel premiered Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, also written, executive-produced, and starring Alison Sweeney. Now Sleuthers get another movie in the franchise, Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, premiering in May.
What is this movie about?
Hannah is drawn into a new mystery when a high-profile forgery case takes a deadly turn, leaving a key suspect murdered and the lead prosecutor missing. As Chad faces mounting pressure ahead of trial, Hannah works to uncover how the disappearance and murder are connected, following a trail that leads to a complex pawnshop scam. With time running out, Hannah, Chad, and their trusted circle must piece together the truth before the killer strikes again and justice is lost.
Unfortunately, the press release did not share specifically which Joanne Fluke Murder She Baked novel this new mystery is based on.
New Hannah Swensen Is Alison Sweeney’s Third 2026 Hallmark Movie
The upcoming Hallmark Channel movie, Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, is Alison Sweeney’s third movie for the network in 2026.
Her Loveuary movie, Romance At Hope Ranch, was the number one watched cable movie that week. Moreover, Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery was the number one movie on the premiere day, and the second most watched cable entertainment program that week, beat out only by When Calls The Heart.
Now, the question is what is next for Alison Sweeney? Could there be more Hannah Swensen Mysteries? Or could the talented actress, producer, and writer be developing a holiday movie for Countdown To Christmas 2026?
Anything is possible! Be sure to check back with Mystery and Romance TV for all the latest Alison Sweeney news.
