So, Jennifer Love Hewitt’s back for another holiday movie. No surprise there. But this time, she’s not just starring — she’s directing and executive producing Lifetime’s “The Holiday Junkie,” airing Saturday, December 14 at 8:00 PM. Now, before you roll your eyes and mutter something about predictable holiday fare, consider this: Hewitt plays Andie, a Christmas decorator who suddenly finds herself running the family business solo after her mother, Mimi, passes away. It’s a premise that at least attempts to inject some genuine emotion into the usual tinsel-strewn proceedings.
Andie, understandably, isn’t exactly brimming with holiday cheer. Tackling the Christmas season and the family business without her mom presents a whole new set of complicated challenges. Enter Mason, played by Brian Hallisay, a handsome house manager with his own holiday secrets. Could he be the one to rekindle Andie’s Christmas spirit and maybe, just maybe, spark a little romance?
Let’s face it, the Lifetime holiday movie formula is well-established: attractive leads, cozy settings, and a predictable trajectory towards a heartwarming conclusion. But Hewitt’s involvement behind the camera might bring a fresh perspective. Will “The Holiday Junkie” transcend the typical holiday tropes? Or will it be another heartwarming but ultimately forgettable entry in Lifetime’s Christmas catalog?
“The Holiday Junkie” airs Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 8:00 PM on Lifetime.
