I Watched A Merry Little Ex-Mas As Someone Who Went Through A Divorce Over The Holidays, And I Feel Catfished

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With the holidays here, I like to seek out some unique Christmas movies alongside the classics. Netflix has released a lot of well-received films this year, so I was curious if their new movie, A Merry Little Ex-Mas, would appeal to me. I was especially interested because, like the couple in the film, I also experienced a divorce during the holiday season.

It’s been a year since my divorce, and thankfully, my ex and I are now able to co-parent without any issues. Dealing with the holidays while we were separating was really tough, so I was hoping this show would capture that experience and maybe even make me laugh. But after watching it, I feel completely misled – it wasn’t at all what I expected.

I Watched A Merry Little Ex-Mas Because I Assumed The Story Would Go A Different Way

The trailer for A Merry Little Ex-Mas suggested a story about a divorced couple figuring out how to share the holidays with their children while also rebuilding their own lives, and for most of the movie, that’s exactly what it felt like. However, the ending didn’t quite work for me, much like how Heidi Venable from TopMob felt. It just didn’t stick the landing.

In the end, Alicia Silverstone and Oliver Hudson’s characters leave their new partners and decide to try to make their marriage work again. They never officially divorce, and after a year, all the issues that drove them apart simply disappear.

It’s frustrating. Kate sacrificed her dreams to support Everett, and he only sought help because options were limited. But now, apparently, a simple adjustment to his work schedule has magically solved everything. Honestly, if all it took was that, why didn’t they try marriage counseling instead of putting everyone through this pointless charade of a divorce?

Instead Of A Lighthearted Take On Breakups During The Holidays, It’s A Love Story Where No One Gets Divorced

I’m writing this review of A Merry Little Ex-Mas because it feels similar to many upcoming Hallmark and romance movies. While holiday movies shouldn’t be depressing, I didn’t think it made sense to force the couple to get back together, especially given the reasons presented in the story.

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Around 50% of marriages in the US end in divorce, but that doesn’t mean things always have to end badly. Even if a couple like Everett and Tess, or Kate and Chet, don’t stay together, the story can still conclude with both individuals finding happiness on their own, perhaps even reaching a peaceful understanding with each other.

I understand that divorce is never the goal when people get married, but it does happen. What bothered me about this movie, A Merry Little Ex-Mas, was that the trailer and title led me to expect a different ending – one I didn’t agree with at all. While I can always rewatch classic breakup movies if I want that kind of story, I was hoping for a Christmas movie that showed a positive side to co-parenting during the holidays.

If you enjoy stories with satisfying conclusions, check out A Merry Little Ex-Mas on Netflix. I probably won’t rewatch it, but I’m really excited about a new movie coming out that I think everyone my age will love!

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2025-12-14 17:12