Mae Whitman’s New Hallmark Series Delivers 12 Holiday Dates—and a Whole Lot of Romance

Jason Sargent Tuesday, December 16, 2025

- - Mae Whitman’s New Hallmark Series Delivers 12 Holiday Dates—and a Whole Lot of Romance

K.L. Connie WangDecember 16, 2025 at 6:28 AM

If you've ever been to London during the holidays, it's something to behold. It's just a different experience than here in the U.S. There are the Christmas markets, all the ciders and puddings. Even Costco in the UK hits different around the holidays than it does in the US. So one wonders if dating apps and dating socials like speed-dating hit different in the UK than they do here? We certainly hope they're as romantic as they seem in the movies anyway!

In Hallmark Channel's new limited series, Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas, a single woman living a Bridget Jones-style existence is happy to live the life of a singleton, but her friends are determined to see her paired off. Read on for more about this new limited series starring Mae Whitman.

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What is Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas about?

Talented Saville Row textile pattern designer Kate (Mae Whitman) lives in the quaint village of Blexford, England, next door to her father Mac (Nathaniel Parker), who is long-divorced from Kate’s mother Delilah (Mary McDonnell), a globe-trotting American always on an adventure. When not at work, Kate looks after Mac, who’s recovering from a motorbike accident and is inclined to spend his days sitting in his recliner. Unbeknownst to Kate, her best friend Laura (Lucy Eaton) signs her up for The 12 Dates of Christmas, a holiday-themed matchmaking program in the days leading up to the holiday featuring carefully curated, yuletide dating experiences, in an attempt to get Kate out of her rut.

Lovingly coerced by Laura and longtime best friend Callum (Julian Morris), a reluctant Kate ultimately gets into the spirit of the program and is caught off guard when she meets someone (Tony Sandeman) who reinvigorates her zest for life. But when Delilah unexpectedly shows up on her doorstep – literally – Kate and Mac’s life and holiday season get upended. Meanwhile, Mac may be embarking on his own romance with local Evelyn (Jane Seymour), a widow who slowly helps him step outside the confines of his house and open his heart. As Kate wends her way through the 12 dates, she takes a circuitous route to romance while also making some important discoveries about herself.

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Is Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas a movie?

While Hallmark is known for its annual holiday movie content, Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas is actually a limited series.

How many episodes are there in Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas?

There are six episodes of Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas. Two episodes will drop weekly on Fridays. The first four episodes are:

Episode 1: 'Til the Season

When Kate's best friends sign her up for a holiday-themed dating service, she reluctantly joins, but has no idea just how much her life is about to change.

Episode 2: 'Tis the Season for Red Flags

Kate's would-be date number one, Richard, tries to reconnect. Meanwhile, Mac attempts to prove his independence, but learns he might need to ask for help.

Episode 3: 'Tis the Season for Karma

When Kate matches with Liam, who she ghosted in the past, she's forced to confront her previous patterns in her dating life. Mac and Evelyn take a road trip to Brighton and grow closer after some car trouble extends their stay. Back in Blexford, Callum holds a pop-up at the Pear Tree, which causes him and Sara to get real about their relationship.

Episode 4: 'Tis the Season for Mama Drama

Kate's mother, Delilah, shows up for a holiday visit, throwing Kate and Mac for a loop. History repeating itself causes Kate and Callum to remember the past.

Episode 5: 'Tis the Season for Do-Overs

Kate has difficult decisions to make, and turns to Delilah for help. Despite Laura's commitment not to meddle, she wants to make things right for Callum and Kate.

Episode 6: 'Tis the Season for Taking Chances

As the twelfth date draws near, Kate is feeling confident in her choices. But when new information comes to light, she can no longer deny her true feelings.

Will there be a Season 2 of Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas?

No. Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas is a limited series.

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Who's in the cast of Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas?

Whitman has been acting since childhood, with her most recognizable role as Sandra Bullock's daughter, Bernice, in Hope Floats. Her early credits include One Fine Day, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and The DUFF. Her most recent work includes voicework on Family Guy, Invincible, and Doug Unplugs. Her on-screen work includes Good Girls, Arrested Development, Valley Girl, and Drunk History.

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Morris was a series regular on Hand of God and Pretty Little Liars. He has guest-starred on New Girl, The Good Fight, and The Morning Show. He previously starred in A Royal Queens Christmas and The Presence of Love for Hallmark Channel.

Parker has almost a hundred credits to his name, including guest starring spots on Midsomer Murders and Grantchester. Other credits include Merlin, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, and Stardust.

Seymour currently stars as the titular detective in Acorn TV's Harry Wild. Best known worldwide for her role in Somewhere in Time opposite Christopher Reeve, the ageless Seymour has over 150 credits to her name, including Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. She will reunite with her Dr. Quinn co-star Joe Lando on the upcoming season of Harry Wild. She previously appeared in A Royal Christmas for Hallmark Channel.

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The two-time Oscar-nominated McDonnell is best known for her roles in Dances with Wolves and Battlestar Galactica. After starring in films like Sneakers, Passion Fish, and Independence Day, McDonnell would go on to appear in shows like The Closer and Major Crimes. Her more recent credits include Rebel, The Fall of the House of Usher, and Veronica Mars.

Sandeman is best known for his role as Sebastian on The Royals and as Garret on The Game. He can currently be seen as Marcus Winfield on Netflix's Running Point with Kate Hudson.

What is the release date of Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas?

Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas will premiere with two episodes on Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel. Two episodes will drop weekly on Fridays at 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel. Episodes will be available to stream the next day on Hallmark+

Is there a trailer for Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas?

Yes. Check out the trailer for Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas below.

Check out images for Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas

Take a look at some select images from Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas in the gallery below.

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