Jodie Sweetin Recalls A Touching Fan Moment Over Hallmark's Merry & Bright

During the same TV Guide interview, Jodie Sweetin's "Merry & Bright" co-star Andrew Walker, who plays Cate's love interest Gabe, agreed that these Hallmark films have a way of bringing some joy to audiences during dark times, whether they're grieving the loss of a loved one, battling their own health troubles, or just dealing with some holiday blues.

In fact, there's some psychological evidence as to why so many turn to Hallmark each year. Pamela Rutledge, a behavioral scientist, explained to NBC News that the simple, predictable plotlines serve as a needed escape from the stress of the real world. Rutledge said, "The movies provide simplistic solutions to all those stressors that the holidays can bring: family conflict, isolation or financial pressures." Additionally, seeing the characters overcome an obstacle and have a happy ending can actually decrease feelings of anxiety and depression.

Sweetin added in the interview with TV Guide, "You walk away from it feeling like everything's gonna be okay with the world."