I really looked forward to this movie. The premise was interesting and, frankly, several of Hallmark's latest entries were really bad. One of my problems here was the female lead who was "staying strong" for her children but projected emotionless concern. She was so in control that even when she fostered a patient's dog, it was cold and cautious. Her 2 children want a dog-high schoolers-but she keeps saying it's a big responsibility over and over. No response to the possibility that perhaps they need the pet to help them heal. She has to assess and reassess everything by what she thinks. Bringing home a puppy without involving the children at the end? I guess it keeps her in control. She pushes for an autopsy of a patient who died suddenly, again it all seems intellectual. When she and the detective, obviously, go beyond just looking at the case, it felt forced. Why move forward on the personal level when just solving the case would suffice? She's widowed, served in Afghanistan and has 2 children. Adjustment time, please. This series shows promise but needs warmth. Lastly-why are offices and homes so poorly lighted! I don't sit in a dark doctor's office.
Family Practice Mysteries: Coming Home
(2024 TV Movie)
Better Than Some
19 May 2024
Warning: Spoilers