Private Eyes: “The Devil’s Playground” – Our Favorite Case Yet?

Send us a text Get ready to sleuth through secrets, lies, and… reality TV scandal? In this week’s episode of Hallmark Mysteries and More , Andrea and Eric break down episode 4 of Private Eyes Season 1: “The Devil’s Playground.” It’s a fun, fast-paced mystery set against the surprising backdrop of the Toronto Islands (yes, they’re real!). We dive into why this might be the best Private Eyes episode so far—complete with character-driven storytelling, smart red herrings, emotional depth, and a delightfully unexpected twist involving two very familiar HGTV-style “hosts.” Along the way, we explore Angie and Shade’s evolving chemistry, the emotional father-daughter arc, and how this series continues to blend comedy, romance, and intrigue with Hallmark-level charm. 📌 Chapters: 0:00 – Welcome to Devil’s Island 1:15 – Toronto has islands? Who knew?! 4:02 – A strong start: Coffee, PI licenses & baristas 7:30 – Why this might be our favorite episode 11:10 – The characters: Colorful, complex, and purposeful 16:00 – The big twist: Publishing drama & attempted murder 20:45 – Red herrings done right 25:10 – The mystery’s pace and reveal 29:05 – Favorite scene picks: Emotional or hilarious? 33:20 – The Hallmark+ twist we didn’t see coming 36:00 – Weekly watching vs. binging (and travel plans) 39:45 – Listener reviews & final thoughts Follow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmore Youtube Or visit our website . This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel.