In Hallmark’s latest holiday offering, Sugarplummed, the network attempts to inject some originality into its tried-and-true Christmas movie formula. This time, it’s not just about finding love under the mistletoe, but about grappling with the very nature of holiday perfection. What if your Christmas wish came true, but not quite as you expected? That’s the predicament facing Emily, played by Maggie Lawson, a woman whose obsession with a flawless Christmas takes an unexpected turn.
Emily, in her quest for the ideal holiday experience, makes a wish that inadvertently summons Sugarplum, played by Janel Parrish, a relentlessly cheerful character straight out of a Hallmark movie. Sugarplum, armed with her “movie-world rules” for holiday cheer, sets about creating the “perfect” Christmas, resulting in a series of comical mishaps. Imagine, if you will, a holiday decorating montage gone awry, or a carol-singing session that becomes a neighborhood disturbance.
The film appears to center on the clash between Emily’s meticulously planned holiday and Sugarplum’s over-the-top, movie-magic approach. As Emily and Sugarplum’s worlds collide, they embark on an adventure that challenges their preconceived notions about holiday traditions. Their journey becomes a humorous and heartfelt exploration of family, connection, and the true meaning of Christmas. It’s a familiar theme for Hallmark, but the addition of a magical, slightly meta element might just be the fresh take viewers need.
Sugarplummed airs Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 8:00 PM on Hallmark.
