Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery

A popular reality show arrives in Lake Eden to film an episode at The Cookie Jar bakery. While Hannah Swensen is excited to host her favorite program, the experience is soured by the unpleasant personality of the show's lead. The situation turns dire when a dead body is discovered at the bakery shortly before filming begins. Hannah teams up with Norman to identify the killer, while Chad invites her to join him at a court hearing involving a local burglar.

Directed by Kevin Leslie, this TV movie is the second in a series following his 2024 film A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery. The screenplay was written by Alison Sweeney, who also stars as Hannah Swensen. The supporting cast includes Victor Webster, Barbara Niven, Gabriel Hogan, Tess Atkins, and Mike Dopud. This joint Canadian and United States production was created by Hallmark Media, Lighthouse Pictures, and Looking Glass Productions with a credited crew of 46 people.

Released on February 6, 2025, the drama and mystery film has a runtime of 84 minutes. It has been received positively by viewers on TMDB, where it holds a rating of 7.8/10 based on 16 votes.