Hallmark Channel kicks off their Countdown to Christmas programming this weekend with three movies – one each premiering on Friday,, Saturday, and Sunday. The holiday season of movies starts off with ’Tis the Season for Setups starring Victor Webster, Amanda Schull, Barbara Niven, and John B. Lowe.
Let’s take a look at ’Tis the Season for Setups including a Parade exclusive sneak peek!
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What is ’Tis the Season for Setups about?
Hyper organized single mom and party planner Lexi (Schull), her free-spirited mother June (Niven) and teen daughter Piper (Verity Marks) are set to spend Christmas at a local ski resort after Lexi is hired to organize their annual holiday party. Upon arrival she immediately butts heads with Ridge (Webster), the ski instructor and son of the lodge’s owner, Dan (Lowe).
Despite not getting along from the get-go, Lexi and Ridge notice a spark between June and Dan and decide to set them up. Lexi and Ridge create a multitude of festive excursions — and excuses — to bring them together but thanks to creative machinations by June and Dan these outings keep turning into foursomes. In the days leading up to the Christmas party Lexi and Ridge’s attempt to pair up their parents brings them closer together and their merry matchmaking ends in surprising results.
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When does ’Tis the Season for Setups premiere?
’Tis the Season for Setups premieres on Friday, Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel and will be available the next day on Hallmark+.
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Who’s in the cast of ’Tis the Season for Setups?
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Amanda Schull as Lexi
Schull, a former professional ballet dancer, is probably best known for her role on SYFY’s 12 Monkeys and on USA’s Suits. Most recently, she has had recurring roles on 9-1-1 Lone Star and Netflix’s The Recruit opposite Noah Centineo. Her previous Hallmark films include One Summer, Merry Go Round, and The Blessing Bracelet.
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Victor Webster as Ridge
Webster has been an actor for over two decades, with starring roles in films like The Scorpion King 3 and 4 and the TV series Continuum. He has starred in over a dozen projects for Hallmark—including the Matchmaker Mysteries movies and The Wedding Veil trilogies.
Fun Fact: Webster’s favorite Hallmark Christmas movie is Five-Star Christmas opposite Bethany Joy Lenz.
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Barbara Niven as June
Niven is a staple on Hallmark Channel. She has had supporting roles in over two dozen movies—including Crossword Mysteries and Christmas in Evergreen. She also starred as Megan O’Brien on all six seasons of Chesapeake Shores. When she’s not busy on set, she devotes her time to her role as the National Ambassador for the American Humane Association.
Fun Fact: Niven and Webster are co-stars in The Hannah Swensen Mystery series.
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John B. Lowe as Dan
Lowe has appeared in over a dozen Christmas movies including Snowed-Inn Christmas, ’Tis the Season to Be Merry, and Christmas at the Plaza. He also starred in Christmas at the Plaza opposite Elizabeth Henstridge and Ryan Paevey. He has also appeared in the Hallmark Channel movie, The Magic of Lemon Drops.
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Does Parade have a sneak peek of ’Tis the Season for Setups?
Yes, check out the Parade exclusive sneak peek of ’Tis the Season for Setups below:
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When organized caterer Lexi and chill snowboarder Ridge notice a spark between their single parents, they begrudgingly team up to set them up. Photo: Barbara Niven, John B. Lowe Credit: ©2026 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Steven Ackerman
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When organized caterer Lexi and chill snowboarder Ridge notice a spark between their single parents, they begrudgingly team up to set them up. Photo: Verity Marks, Amanda Schull Credit: ©2026 Hallmark Media
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