Five Star Christmas Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Five Star Christmas.
Five Star Christmas Ending Explained: After moving back to her hometown, Lisa (Lenz) plots with her siblings and grandparents to help her father's bed and breakfast get a five-star review from an incognito travel critic (Webster), but ends up falling for him, not knowing he is the real critic. Directed by Christie Will Wolf, this 2020 tv movie film stars Bethany Joy Lenz (Lucy Ralston), alongside Victor Webster as Jake Finlay, Paula Shaw as Margo Ralston, Jay Brazeau as Walter Ralston. With a 6.9/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Five Star Christmas?
After moving back to her hometown, Lisa (Lenz) plots with her siblings and grandparents to help her father's bed and breakfast get a five-star review from an incognito travel critic (Webster), but ends up falling for him, not knowing he is the real critic.
How Does Bethany Joy Lenz (Lucy Ralston)'s Story End?
- Bethany Joy Lenz: Bethany Joy Lenz's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Victor Webster (Jake Finlay): Victor Webster's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Paula Shaw (Margo Ralston): Paula Shaw's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Five Star Christmas Mean?
Five Star Christmas's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Bethany Joy Lenz may feel rushed. Christie Will Wolf's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.