Finding Mr. Christmas

"Finding Mr. Christmas" appeared more as a reality entertainment show rather than a genuine competition or audition. While the extent of scripting in reality TV is often unclear, it's evident that editing plays a significant role in shaping the narrative around contestants. I found some of the editorial choices rather curious. Initially, none of the contestants stood out as particularly appealing, and the final selection seemed to align closely with traditional Hallmark values and attitudes. Certain individuals, despite excelling in the challenges and demonstrating considerable talent, were unlikely to be considered as viable winners. I suppose it is commendable that the show included a diverse group of candidates, it seemed that some individuals were primarily included to fulfill a token representation rather than being given a fair opportunity to succeed based on merit.

This is super fun, and I recommend it to Hallmark holiday movie fans. I've watched 2 episodes so far. The familiar faces of Hallmark leads pop in and out, and the challenges are very Christmassy. It's a cute concept, competing to be a male lead in a Hallmark Christmas movie. The guys are unknown, but they're all worthy of being there in different ways. There are firefights, models, ex-military guys, musical theater veterans, and guys with no experience at all. The show also gives you a peek behind the scenes by showing what's involved in a photo shoot or an acting scene. I already have a few favorites I'm rooting for.

I am an avid Hallmark fan and have seen almost every single Christmas movie multiple times. I initially loved the concept but each week it becomes apparent that the producers knew who they wanted before it began.

They help some and leave others to struggle through.

Also they appear to be extremely biased towards one. Their decisions of who wins challenges and who goes home weekly are questionable.

Hallmark seems to be forgetting the leading man needs to authentic and have chemistry with everyone in the movie. It is that heart and geniuneness is what pulls us in.

The people selecting Mr. Christmas must be the same people casting Hallmark movies in the last few years as the quality has gone downhill. I realize that diversity was drastically needed in their movies. However, chemistry between the stars is an essential. I bet if you question the Hallmark fans, their favorite movies all contain stars that have amazing chemistry.

Next year, let the fans across North America vote otherwise there is no way I will watch this again. With the reality tv audience being so big, this would be a waste for this not to succeed. If you still want to do Mr. Christmas and take advantage of them starring in a Crhistmas movie, do the reality show in the Christmas in July where the audience can vote and have them star in a Christmas release.

The show was cute and had a lot of potential but the judges are beyond annoying and they chose a winner clearly based on his looks versus who actually deserved it based on the challenges. Jonathan Bennett was especially annoying - so cheesy and over the top that it almost made it unwatchable. We groaned every time he had anything to say.

I gave it three stars though because the guys are actually hot and a lot of the challenges were fun to watch. Some challenges were corny but hey, it's Hallmark. We watched the movie starring the winner and wow - he was so bad in it that it proved he should not have won.

I really liked this show and I really liked the concept but the co host jonathan and the fact that they picked someone who can't even act (and there were much much better options) kind of ruined the show for me tbh.

I won't tell you who won because I don't want to spoil it so you'll just have to watch it for yourself to see what I'm talking about and for the next season if there is even going to be one I hope they change out jonathan for a more likable less cheesy/cringy co host and actually pick a contestant who can actually act and isn't just eye candy. So overall I did enjoy the show and the concept but there are definitely going to have to be changes made to make it more enjoyable and watchable imho.