The deal between Hallmark and Peacock ended earlier this year, leaving fans of the studio’s Christmas movies, small-town romances and low-stakes mysteries looking elsewhere to get their fix. Sure, Netflix has been filling the void with similar programming, but it’s just not the same. If you’re one of the viewers pining for some Hallmark Channel goodness during the holiday season, I have got news for you. I found a streaming spot where you can access everything you’ve been missing, and it’s 100% free.
What’s all the hoopla, you must be wondering. Well, not to be cheeky or anything, but it’s Hoopla, actually.
Fun wordplay aside, Hoopla is the streaming spot where you can find that Hallmark goodness you’ve been missing out on. It’s a digital entertainment platform that is chock full of content, with all sorts of audiobooks, podcasts, movies, TV shows, music and educational material to keep you engaged. Your local public library is the provider of this wonderful cost-free app.
This brings me back to Hallmark. The channel’s entire collection can be found here. It’s available through the platform’s Hallmark Plus BingePass. With this feature, you can borrow premium content for seven days. Get ready to binge all the festive love stories your heart can take. This is the perfect way to catch up if you’re behind on hit shows like Ride and When Calls the Heart. It’s all ad-free with just a single click.
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First, you will need a valid library card and email address to sign up for the Hallmark Plus BingePass on Hoopla. Visit the Hoopla website (or download the mobile app) and follow the steps to create an account. Keep your library card on hand, as you may be asked to provide your card number and PIN. You can sign up for one if you don’t have a library card.
Once you complete the setup process for your Hoopla account, you can start streaming. From there, simply pick the Hallmark Plus BingePass option from the BingePass prompt to watch. Not all libraries support Hoopla, so I recommend checking with your local branch to see if the service is available. If you would rather not rely on the library to scratch that feel-good movie itch, you can try Pluto TV and watch its curated channel, devoted to all things Hallmark.
Want the entire library and don’t mind paying? You can always sign up for Hallmark Plus — the channel’s exclusive streaming platform — for $8 a month or $80 a year. A paid subscription gets you access to Hallmark’s content library along with all-new exclusive original series and movies. Extra perks, as listed on the Hallmark Plus website, include a Hallmark Gold Crown Store coupon, Crown Rewards points, unlimited eCards and exclusive surprises.
