Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New

I love Aurora Teagarden. The Original. It was very original.

This version is completely miscast from all of the characters in the book.

CCB had so much appeal as Aurora. This young woman, who is a very lovely person, is just not Aurora. And Sally? Are you kidding us? Definitely not a step up. And don't even start on the love interest for Aurora. Arthur is just so different from how someone who watched the original would think.

I love that Marilu is back as Aurora's mother but she even looked confused by all these strange new characters.

There are so many different mystery stories they could turn into movies. Leave Aurora alone. Unless you can get CCB back.

Sadly I couldn't get into this movie - it would have been more convincing with the young actors from the previous movie continuing for this prequel. Marilu Henner is amazing but otherwise it looks like a different show too much, I just couldn't get my bearings - it reminds me of the Emmerdale soap special when they recast everyone except the character who got dementia, so they viewer would be just as confused! Maybe if this was a series I would settle into it better, because it is fun to explore the backstory and I'm quite sad this didn't quite work out as I hoped. Perhaps better on a second viewing - although the youngeractors' diction is faster and harder to follow than Bure and co. I hope Hallmark do more mysteries starring over 40s - and preferably without murders.

I must began by saying that I really did like it. I do agree with another reviewer that they do need another Sally. She's a good actress but not tall enough. That makes a difference. Lexa Doig's daughter was good in the last Aurora Teagarden: Haunted by Murder. It was great to see Sally's aunt Gladys, Karen Kruper. She was a great addition. Also, seeing a young Arthur was also a treat. Marilu Henner was also a great touch, there was really no need to change her she looks young enough to be her mom. In summary it was a nice addition to the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries. I can't wait for more episodes in this series.

So, to start - Aurora is younger and while the actress that plays her is probably a good actress, she is not what I think of when I think of a young Aurora. Original Aurora was played, perfectly, by Candace Cameron. The original Aurora was bubbly and cute with a cute little voice and when she was exploring a crime she had emotions both in her face and her actions/reactions. I have the same to say about the rest of the cast. Sally was ok, and to anyone who decided to bring weight into a review, that was not a factor and advise was not necessary or needed. The actress was over the top for Sally. Arthur was tall and now as a young man is average height. Now, out of all of the actor's on this particular Aurora, he is the best. The story itself was mediocre. It was like everybody was pretending to like their characters. The person involved in the plot was no surprise and honestly all of the character's had figured it out. No surprises. I feel like Hallmark is trying to get back in with those of us who loved the original mysteries. Those actor's are gone. The mistake has been made. However, if they want to try again with young Aurora, they need to get one that reminds us of the original character who actually had emotions.

I was disappointed in this new show. The actress playing Aurora was not my idea of a young Aurora. And the actress playing Sally was not anything like the real Sally. I was happy to see Marilu Henner back. I did like the actor who played the young Arthur and I do like Steve Bacci. If it doesn't get better I won't be watching. I noticed the town looks different and I miss the opening waterfall that was in the previous show. This was one of Hallmarks best series and I hope it will continue with maybe some adjustments so it will be a continued success. I hope with time the show will develop into the great show it was before.