Lifetime’s ‘Reba McEntire’s The Hammer’: All The Details
Lifetime is kicking off 2023 with the original movie, Reba McEntire’s The Hammer.
Reba McEntire’s The Hammer stars Reba McEntire (Christmas In Tune, Red Blooded), Melissa Peterman (Haul Out The Holly, Sydney To The Max), Rex Linn (Young Sheldon, Big Sky), Garfield Wilson (Lights, Camera, Christmas!, In Merry Measure), Jill Morrison (Where Your Heart Belongs, A Second Chance At Love), Matty Finochio (The Wedding Veil Legacy, Love Hard), Vanesa Tomasino (Mr. Miracle, Oh Noah!), Toby Marks (Maple Valley Christmas, We Need A Little Christmas), Aaron Paul Stewart (Brazen, Debris), Matt Kennedy (Imperfect High, Charmed), Kay Shioma Metchie (Virgin River, Dentists), and Alan Colodey (Still About Love, Your Thoughts).
Karen Wyscarver (Taken, Boston Legal), and Sanford Golden (Merry & Bright, Boston Legal) wrote the script, and Jeff Beesley (Just One Kiss, Project Christmas Wish) is the director.
What Is Reba McEntire’s The Hammer About?
According to The Futon Critic, “Kim Wheeler (McEntire), an outspoken, firecracker lawyer who is appointed Judge of the 5th District of Nevada and is one of the few traveling judges left in America.
“After the reigning judge passes away under suspicious circumstances, Kim finds herself covering a circuit that stretches between Las Vegas and Reno – a rugged, often desolate area where anything and everything can happen.
“With gavel in hand, she lays down the law with a no-nonsense brand of justice, that quickly earns her the nickname ‘The Hammer.'”
Moreover, things soon get crazy when there is an investigation into a former judge’s death. This is because Kim’s sister Kris (Peterman) runs the local brothel. Worst of all, Kim is the main suspect.
Therefore, she must walk a fine line to help clear her sister’s name, as well as investigate who committed this murder.
When Can You Watch Reba McEntire’s The Hammer?
The premiere of Reba McEntire’s The Hammer is on Saturday, January 7, at 8 p.m., Eastern, on Lifetime.
Ripped From The Headlines
While Reba McEntire’s The Hammer kicks off Lifetime’s 2023 lineup, the next four movies are all Ripped From The Headlines.
According to Deadline, the four movies will run through January and into February.
First, Cybill Shepherd and Steve Gutenberg star in How To Murder Your Husband. This Lifetime movie premieres on Saturday, January 14, at 8 p.m., Eastern.
Next, Bad Behind Bars: Jodi Arias stars Belinda Sinden. This movie is a follow-up to Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret. The premiere of this movie is on Saturday, January 21, at 8 p.m., Eastern.
Another new Ripped From The Headlines movie is Sherri Papini: I Kidnapped Myself. This premieres on Saturday, January 28, at 8 p.m., Eastern. This stars Jaimie King and Matt Hamilton.
Lastly, the final movie from this new group is Gwen Shamblin: Starving For Salvation. This stars Dirty Dancing’s Jennifer Grey.
Are you ready for Lifetime’s 2023 offerings?
