The Way Home Blinded by the Light Season 4 Episode 2

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The Way Home Recap Season 4 Episode 2 – The Lingermore Walls Have Seen It All

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Published

5 months ago

April 26, 2026

Lizzy Buczak

The Way Home Season 4 Episode 2, titled “Blinded by the Light,” sent Kat and Alice to two very different and distinct time periods—the 1920s and the 1970s.

While Kat was dazzling Lingermore with feathers. frills, and a forbidden flask, Alice was getting spiritual and channeling her inner hippie.

The walls of Lingermore have seen it all, and honestly, so have Kat and Alice.

They’ve seen Lingermore on the good days and bad days, and while it’s always been a key to the story, it seems that the Goodwins may play a more pivotal role in everything than we initially suspected. They’ve always been a part of the larger story, but now, they may have a direct connection to the Landry story.

That being said, let’s break down everything that the second episode of season 4 had to offer.

1920s

Kat arrived in the 1920s hoping to find Tessa or, at the very least, information on her or confirmation that she existed in this timeline.

Instead, she hit the town with Fern, bonding and experiencing the prohibition era firsthand. A night on the town is seemingly just what Kat needed to break her out of a funk. When’s the last time she went to a party this grand?

There were several crucial developments, but right off the bat, we learn the origin of the nickname Kitty Kat— Fern figured that Kat looked like something “the cat dragged in” when she first emerged from the pond in the ’20s.

Fern doesn’t really ask too many questions, seemingly very aware of the pond’s rules and its capabilities. She knows she can’t ask about the future, in the same way she understands that the pond magic always has its reasons.

And it’s a sentiment she sticks to both in the ’20s, when Kat is visiting, and in the summer of 1976, when the pond brings Alice. I admire the consistency, as it proves that Fern wasn’t the loopy person everyone made her out to be.

During Kat’s 1920s shenanigans, we learn that, like Kat, Fern works for the paper, managing the society pages, which is fitting considering her bubbly personality. That woman was meant for stardom, which is what attracts her to Grayson Goodwin, Evelyn Goodwin’s eventual grandfather. I particularly enjoyed Fern’s disappointment upon learning that Kat represents what women’s fashion is in the present. A t-shirt and jeans looked rather dark and dreary next to Fern’s grand and colorful wardrobe choices.

As Luis Goodwin told us in the present, Grayson was hoping to bring Hollywood to Port Haven to put it on the map, which we see pan out during one of his glitzy parties. And the star of his proposed film?

Fern Landry, who, if all goes according to his plan, will soon be Fern Goodwin. And since she accepted his proposal that very evening (which you could see hit a chord with Kat as she awaits the day Elliott drops down on one knee), it seems like a sure thing.

Though Kat has her hesitations, which she doesn’t hold back from Fern. Namely, is Grayson a good guy? Because the side-deals he was striking with the “ratty” Augustine brothers made her think otherwise, though Fern seems to have her blinders on when it comes to Grayson, likely because she wants the life he’s promising her. She definitely lives in a world of hopes and dreams, but there’s also a part of her that is grounded that she doesn’t fully let anyone see.

Either way, I’m pretty sure Fern is aware that whatever Grayson is up to with the bootleggers isn’t exactly good, though she’s choosing to look away because it affords her this lifestyle.

I knew those tunnels would come into play the moment Luis mentioned opening them up to the public on The Way Home premiere, and now it’s clear that there’s plenty of secret hiding down there, or, as Evelyn told Alice in the ’70s, time is frozen down there.

What we do know about the tunnels is that five men went in, but only four came back out. Is that the truth? And could one of those men who perished in the tunnels be Grayson?

The 1920s introduced another man who will undoubtedly be vying for Fern’s heart—Clifton Kane. Their meet-cute at the paper oozes chemistry, but things get a bit more complicated when it’s revealed he’s the new temperance officer in town who blew the lid on Grayson’s party and shut it down for illegal booze.

And because of Kat, he’s now living on the Landry farm, which brings him even closer to Fern’s orbit.

By the end of the episode, Kat asks Del who the father of Fern’s children was, with Del informing her that it was never clear. Kat recognizes the story Fern told about the sailor as the movie Grayson was pitching, which means that she was never fully forthcoming about his identity—could it be Clifton Kane or Grayson Goodwin? And if it is the latter, does that mean that the Landry line merged with the Goodwin one at some point?

We’ve been under the impression that Max and Alice will go on to have a child named Casey, but Casey informed Alice that’s not the case… could it be because the Goodwins and Landrys are related?

Or does Clifton Kane play a larger role in this whole story? Is Clifton Sam? I’m clearly spiraling here.

Anyway, before Kat’s adventures in the 1920s come to an end, for the time being at least, as she seems very sure that she’ll be back in no time, she tells Fern to ask around for Tessa Augustine, which doesn’t ring any bells for her. However, the name Tessa Cooper, her maiden name found in the passport tucked away in her luggage, sparks a very different reaction from Fern, who clearly has heard of her and knows more than she’s letting on.

Oh, I’m already so eager to jump back into the pond again. I’ve never felt the draw more.

As for Elliott, it’s clear that aside from his late uncle Rick Augustine (and honestly, there was no body, so do we know he actually died? Maybe he’s Sam?), he broke the mold when it came to men in the family line. Good for him.

There’s also one mystery lingering that doesn’t get a further mention in the episode, but it was enough to give me pause. When Kat arrives, Fern mumbles something to herself along the lines of “don’t think you’re the one, you’re a girl after all.”

Kat overhears it and questions, “The one for what?” but Fern changes the topic, and it’s not brought up again… for now, at least.

What could Fern be referring to? Is there a reason Fern says the future is all she cares about? Has she been waiting to meet Kat for some reason?

1970s

The 1970s had a way different vibe for Alice, though she wasn’t exactly clear as to why the pond brought her there. Though a short meeting with a much older Fern, who declared her the most clueless time traveler, reminded her that the pond always has a purpose, so she just had to stick around to find hers.

And that’s when she ran into Evelyn Goodwin after not seeing her for two-years. Admittedly, it was nice seeing these two back together, though things were much different as Evelyn had a husband now, Ashley.

Shortly after, Alice ran into Colton Landry, and the trio was back together, but it was more evident than ever that the foundation had changed.

And it wasn’t long before things went sideways.

Neither Colton nor Alice was very impressed by the “poet,” who Colton flagged as a phony taking advantage of Evelyn’s kind heart and money.

Though Evelyn didn’t want to hear it, she knew he was right, but there was also something larger at stake—she was pregnant.

As she shared the news with Alice, it became clear why the pond brought Alice to this moment, as she was needed for moral support, and necessary to remind Evelyn that she was going to be a great mother no matter what path she chose for her future—Ash or no Ash.

This is also a huge moment for Alice to witness, as it’s one that directly leads to Max’s existence, who is now her best friend and possibly the father of her future children. The verdict is still out on that one, but there are very clear vibes, right?

Aside from being there for Evelyn during arguably one of the biggest moments of her life, and promising she’d try to come back to support her in any way she could, Alice also had a necessary heart-to-heart with Colton.

She refused to sing her original songs for anyone, hiding behind the tunes that her grandfather created instead, but when else can you test out your new material without judgment if not in front of your future grandfather, who is your teen bestie?

This is the safest space there will ever be.

And Colton is upfront with Alice, informing her that the song isn’t “really her.”

And if anyone truly knows her, it’s Colton.

He encourages Alice to face how she feels and write her love song, the same way he wrote his for Del, which will hopefully help her realize her true feelings, be it for Noah or Max.

Is this the catalyst that sets her on a different journey? One to reaching her full potential?

I love how the past and present influence each other in ways that are so deeply connected.

The final moments of Alice’s time in the ’70s reveal the moment Griffin Landry returned to Port Haven on a motorcycle, placing him in the timeline where Elliott’s mother exists in the photo taken with Del and whoever she ripped out, which she later confirms was Griffin.

Did Griffin and Tessa fall in love that summer? Is that why Colton told Del to put that night behind them, especially after Tessa left baby Elliott on their doorstep (or so they thought)? She’s being extremely cryptic because of a promise she made with Colton, but now the pact is actively hurting Elliott. This poor man is just looking for answers, and Kat is jumping into ponds through time portals just to get them for him, so the least Del can do is tell him all that she knows.

It’s telling that we haven’t seen a glimpse of Griffin’s face until this point, kind of proving that the signs point to Sam, though, again, I’ve spiraled in so many different directions at this point, I’m not even convinced that’s what’s happening.

Del’s responsibility for Elliott has been something she’s lived with for many years, as they’ve both treated each other like family since the beginning, but they’re now starting to break down the reasons as to why.

She finally comes clean to Elliott, telling him that while she doesn’t know what happened to his mother, she knows who “took her.”

In a flashback, Del tells Colton, “We both know there’s more to Tessa leaving,” as Colton advises, “We don’t know for sure.”

What are they not telling us about Griffin? Even if Tessa fell in love with someone else—Griffin or another man–I don’t think that would ever be enough to convince a woman to leave her child in a basket by the water. She must’ve had a good reason, but I’m hoping the reveal isn’t too heavy. For that reason, I’m sticking with my theory from The Way Home premiere that Tessa was a time traveler who abandoned baby Elliott because she needed to return to her time.

With both experiences in the 20s and the 70s connecting back to the Lingermore tunnels, it’s likely the truth we’re all seeking lies somewhere buried deep within the rubble. What do you think they’ll find?

The series continues to excel by giving us just enough to keep us satisfied, while also raising brand new questions in the process.

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‘A Knight to Remember’ Is One of Hallmark’s Biggest Surprises—Here’s Why

Published

3 days ago

October 3, 2026

Lizzy Buczak

I didn’t have high expectations going into A Knight to Remember, and honestly, a big part of that came down to the promotional poster. It didn’t capture the charm you expect from a Hallmark movie, and it certainly didn’t do Julie Gonzalo and James Trevena any favors with those blank stares.

A statue of an English knight arrives in Chicago for an art exhibit. While cleaning the statue, museum conservator Emily impulsively kisses the statue, bringing him to life. Photo: James Trevena, Julie Gonzalo Credit: ©2026 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster

Still, I gave it a shot. It’s set in my hometown, Chicago, so I felt like I had to support it; plus, I’m a sucker for a predictable, cheesy love story. Much to my surprise, I ended up genuinely enjoying it and liking it way more than I thought I would. It’s easy to be critical of these movies because, yes, they’re into all the Hallmark staples—with plenty of pumpkin spice latte references to emphasize that this is a fall film—but there’s also real heart and some solid comedic moments.

I wasn’t fully convinced by the premise of a medieval knight who’s turned to stone and accidentally comes back to life to find true love. But as I started my watch, my mind raced to remember where I saw a knight-turned-real-boy storyline before, eventually landing on one of the more enjoyable Christmas films of years prior— Vanessa Hudgens The Knight Before Christmas. Turns out, there is something captivating and heartwarming about time-traveling knights (with great manners and a big flirting game) finding their place in the modern world.

As for the plot, there was plenty to work with, starting in 1428, when marrying for love wasn’t the norm; Sir Griffin already knew he didn’t want the life laid out for him. Maybe he was more of a modern man than he ever even knew.

In fact, he’d rather be turned to stone than marry Princess Beatrice, which, frankly, says a lot. I do wish we got more of his past, or even a glimpse of Beatrice, but alas, the story fully focused on Griffin’s present-day adventures, navigating a world that was so deeply unfamiliar to his time.

As Griffin’s wish was granted centuries later, he woke up after Emily planted a kiss on his stone lips. And yes, I did spend a few minutes wondering why she committed to fully kissing a stone figure with such passion, but I guess we’re just rolling with it. Love (or loneliness) makes you do crazy things!

As the stone pieces keeping him trapped break away, Griffin is freed. And he’s been preserved in all his glory, apparently, without any bad breath! (I know, these are the things you just accept when diving into these rom-coms, but I couldn’t shake it.)

He navigates this big, new world with wide-eyed wonder.

The biggest thing to throw him off? Cars… or rather, rideshares.

From here on out, I will be referring to my shower as “indoor rain” because that’s much more logical. Thanks, Griffin.

Memory foam beds (“sleeping on clouds”) and bagels—all become part of his journey, as does a pumpkin spice latte, and it’s charming to see him enjoy one for the first time ever.

Meanwhile, Emily is dealing—very casually, I might add—with the whole “a statue went missing” fiasco at the museum.

“What, did it just get legs and walk away?” my mother would ask… And, well…

Personally, I would not be that calm, but she clearly doesn’t have the same debilitating anxiety that I do anytime my boss pings me asking if I have a minute to chat.

And she’s far more focused on helping Griffin complete his quest before he turns back to stone again, a fate he’d, understandably, like to avoid if at all possible.

Part of that mission involves Emily convincing herself and everyone around her that she’s not into him, despite being totally into him.

And there’s the aptly-timed Medieval Fayre hosted by her good friend Marcus, who was totally crushing on her work BFF, Ivy. Griffin picked up on it in mere seconds, but sadly, we never got to see anything pan out between them, which is a missed opportunity. There was no payoff to all those moments teasing the connection between Ivy and Marcus. Couldn’t we get a little kiss on the cheek during one of the fair moments?

There’s also Emily’s ex, Tom, who complicates everything.

He’s leading the investigation into the missing statue, clearly motivated by career ambition (which tells us all we need to know about what kind of husband he was), along with a smidge of little jealousy that Emily has a hunky new dude around.

To be fair, his suspicion that Griffin could be a con artist isn’t entirely unreasonable given the armour with the residue matching the one found at the museum. But it’s the way he undermines Emily in the process, suggesting she’s so gullible, that makes it so extremely easy to root against him. When he tries to rekindle their relationship, playing the “I miss you” and “you were the best thing to happen to me” card, she shuts it down quickly—and rightfully so.

In the end, Tom gets what’s coming to him when his conflict of interest is exposed, as well as the fact that he broke into an apartment to obtain evidence.

He really thought he did something…

It’s a satisfying moment, just as it was to see Emily tell Tom the entire truth about Griffin, only for him to dismiss it as a joke. I wouldn’t have minded seeing Tom fully realize just how wrong he was about Griffin, and that he just lost the love of his life to a piece of stone!

The core of the story revolves around Griffin’s fate, as Emily has just three days to fall in love with him or he’ll turn to stone forever.

The catch is that her feelings have to be real, as Griffin refuses to tell Emily what’s at stake so that she doesn’t feel manipulated or forced into loving him.

No pressure or anything!

The deadline looms, but Emily continues to struggle to admit how she feels, her past with Tom clearly leaving its mark.

Even as Griffin’s fingers begin to turn gray, Emily can’t get the words out, which is frustrating.

Of course, this is Hallmark, so things work out. Emily realizes her life has been split into “before Griffin” and “after Griffin,” and she can’t imagine a life without him. The clarity helps her finally embrace her feelings, and it’s sealed with a kiss.

Griffin stays in the modern world to permanently enjoy the perks of indoor plumbing, and the two move forward together, bringing their story to life as part of the museum’s exhibit, which is such a hit that they’re embarking on a world tour.

It’s a happy ending, as expected—even if Emily had us in the first half.

As for the standout quote from the film, the award goes to Griffin, as he reflects on the world that no longer exists: “I do not ache for lost love, I ache for lost life.”

Slightly cheesy? Sure! But also surprisingly meaningful.

Did you enjoy A Knight to Remember as much as I did? What stood out most to you? Share your thoughts!

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Julie Gonzalo Stars in Hallmark’s ‘A Knight to Remember’ — Everything We Know About the New Fall Fantasy Romance Movie

Published

1 week ago

September 29, 2026

Lizzy Buczak

Hallmark is leaning into fantasy romance this fall with A Knight to Remember, a new original movie part of the “Fall Into Love” programming, starring fan-favorite Julie Gonzalo, and it’s already shaping up to be one viewers won’t want to miss.

Here’s everything to know about the upcoming film, from its cast to its story and when it premieres.

When Does A Knight to Remember Premiere?

A Knight to Remember is set to debut Oct. 3 as part of Hallmark’s seasonal lineup at 8/7c.

The movie arrives at the perfect time, slotted in during the network’s popular fall programming block, blending romance, cozy settings and light escapism ahead of the holiday season.

It will be available to stream on-demand on Hallmark+ the day after its television premiere.

Who Stars in A Knight to Remember?

The film stars Julie Gonzalo, a Hallmark regular known for her warm, relatable performances, along with James Trevena as the knight. Chris McNally, who also happens to be her real-life partner, also appears. The duo met in 2017 while filming the Hallmark movie The Sweetest Heart, beginning a romantic relationship shortly after.

Where Have We Seen Julie Gonzalo Before?

Gonzalo has been a familiar face to audiences for years, with roles in major films like A Cinderella Story (opposite Chad Michael Murray and Hilary Duff) and TV series including Dallas, Veronica Mars and Supergirl, in addition to her Hallmark work!

Does Julia Gonzalo Have Children?

Off-screen, she shares two children (daughters born in 2022 and 2026) with McNally, adding an extra layer of real-life chemistry to their on-screen pairing.

What Is A Knight to Remember About?

Per the description, A Knight to Remember centers on “a museum conservator named Emily,” who “cleans an imported English knight statue and impulsively kisses it, which magically brings the knight to life in modern-day Chicago.” The synopsis continues: “As Emily helps the chivalrous time-traveler navigate modern Chicago, pumpkin spice lattes, a Halloween Medieval Fayre, and an FBI investigation led by her ex-husband, she begins to rediscover the wonder and romance she thought she had left behind.”

Is A Knight to Remember Based on a Book?

Yes, the film is adapted from Bryn Donovan’s novel, Her Knight at the Museum, so if you enjoy the movie, you can dive into the book shortly after to keep the good times rolling.

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Hallmark Unveils 2026 Countdown to Christmas Schedule—Including the Premiere Date for ‘Mistletoe Murders’ Season 3

Published

3 weeks ago

September 17, 2026

Lizzy Buczak

Hallmark Countdown to Christmas 2026 Schedule

So what that we haven’t even properly welcomed the fall season, and Christmas is 99 days away?

Hallmark is ready to kick off the holidays, revealing the highly anticipated 17th annual Countdown to Christmas schedule for 2026.

And it’s jam-packed with cozy and cuddly titles — 34 original premieres to be exact, which is 10 more than last year. What a holiday gift!

Yes, it includes Holiday Touchdown, bringing a touch of Hallmark magic to Chicago Bears fans, and a new season of Mistletoe Murders, arriving on Nov. 5, just in time to help us get our holiday sleuthing on.

Emily and Sam work to prove the wreathmaker’s innocence. Emily tries to remain unattached in the present while reflecting on the mistakes of her past and the obligations of her future. Photo: Peter Mooney, Sarah Drew Credit: ©2026 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Peter Stranks

The programming kicks off in exactly a month, on Oct. 16, and runs through Dec 20!

There will also be in-person experiences that bring the on-screen magic to a city near you as part of the three-city Jingle Stop Tour in Chicago, the location for Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story; Orlando, where Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True was filmed; and Asheville, NC, home of the famed Biltmore Estate and the set of A Grand Biltmore Christmas.

As for the new films, they star all of the familiar faces you’ve come to love at Hallmark, including Lori Loughlin’s comeback, Nikki DeLoach, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Andrew Walker, Italia Ricci, Jessy Schram and, of course, Lacey Chabert!

Be there for every mistletoe moment—for grand romance and fairytale endings!

Here’s the entire 2026 Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Schedule

Friday, October 16 — ‘Tis the Season for Setups (Amanda Schull, Victor Webster, Barbara Niven)
Saturday, October 17 — Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story (Lyndsy Fonseca, Robert Buckley, Marsha Mason, Barbara Alyn Woods, Khary Payton)
Sunday, October 18 — Mr. & Mrs. Christmas (Brendan Penny, Pascale Hutton)
Friday, October 23 — Winter Wonderlanes (Ashley Newbrough, Franco Lo Presti)
Saturday, October 24 — Forgotten Holiday (Janel Parrish, Daniel Lissing)
Sunday, October 25 — What If Christmas (Lori Loughlin, Tom Cavanagh)
Friday, October 30 — Who’s Coming for Christmas? (Rhiannon Fish, Jake Foy, Mila Morgan)
Saturday, October 31 — Adopting St. Nick (Amy Groening, Michael Rady)
Sunday, November 1 — A Danish Christmas (Emilie Ullerup, Corey Sevier)
Thursday, November 5 — Mistletoe Murders Season 3 (Sarah Drew, Peter Mooney, Sierra Marilyn Riley)
Friday, November 6 — Merry Memories (Lindura, Brendan Morgan)
Saturday, November 7 — Holiday Unplugged (Nikki DeLoach, Juan Pablo Di Pace)
Sunday, November 8 — A Season of Promises (Brooke D’Orsay, Ali Liebert, James Denton)
Friday, November 13 — My Christmas Cowboy (Amy Acker, Luke Macfarlane, Sara Canning)
Saturday, November 14 — The Nights Before Christmas (Tyler Hynes, Laci J Mailey)
Sunday, November 15 — Mistletoe and Mimosas (Tamera Mowry-Housley, Kristoffer Polaha, Jennifer Robertson)
Friday, November 20 — Our Holiday Playbook (Taylor Cole, Charles Michael Davis)
Saturday, November 21 — Christmas in Blue Dog Valley (Erin Cahill, Andrew Walker)
Sunday, November 22 — Double Booked for the Holidays (Rachael Leigh Cook, Owain Yeoman, Stephen Hagan)
Thursday, November 26 — Christmas Delivered (Autumn Reeser, Wes Brown, Linda Darlow)
Friday, November 27, 6 p.m. — The Christmas Eve Feast (Daniella Monet, Kevin McGarry, executive produced by Giada De Laurentiis)
Friday, November 27, 8 p.m. — Return to Santa (Paul Campbell, Rachel Boston)
Saturday, November 28, 6 p.m. — The Most Wonderful Secret (Tammin Sursok, Peter Porte)
Saturday, November 28, 8 p.m. — Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True (Lacey Chabert, Travis Van Winkle, Richard Kind, Christy Carlson Romano, Bryce Durfee, Asher Alexander, Taegen Burns)
Sunday, November 29, 6 p.m. — Eight Nights for Love (Hunter King, Dan Jeannotte)
Sunday, November 29, 8 p.m. — Miles to Christmas (Ashley Williams, Steve Lund, Alison Sweeney)
Friday, December 4 — The Snowflake Effect (Heather Hemmens, Mark Ghanimé)
Saturday, December 5 — A Grand Biltmore Christmas (Holland Roden, Niall Matter, Andie MacDowell, James Trevena, Jonathan Frakes, Rachel Boston, Wes Brown)
Saturday, December 5, 10 p.m. — The Hallmark Christmas Experience: A Hometown Holiday, a special hosted by Jonathan Bennett and Melissa Peterman
Sunday, December 6 — An Angel in My Stocking (Fiona Gubelmann, Marco Grazzini, Nancy Robertson)
Friday, December 11 — Christmas in Canterbury (Jessy Schram, Will Kemp)
Saturday, December 12 — Snow Globe Town (Kimberley Sustad, Scott Michael Foster)
Sunday, December 13 — Noelle Nomads (Benjamin Ayres, Torrey DeVitto)
Friday, December 18 — Hearts All Aglow (Mishael Morgan, B.J. Britt, Holly Robinson Peete)
Saturday, December 19 — Barking All the Way (Ian Harding, Tori Anderson)
Sunday, December 20 — Save the Date for Christmas (Jonathan Bennett, Italia Ricci)