It's Not Like That... or is it? That's what viewers of want to know about the new series.

In it, Emmy nominated-actress Erinn Hayes portrays Lori Soto, a mom who has recently faced two heartbreaking losses, the death of her best friend, and the breakdown of her marriage. That friend's grieving husband is pastor Malcolm Jeffries (Scott Foley). The two families once did everything together, and now are leaning on each other as they navigate their new normal. Is this the beginning of a new romance? You'll have to tune in to see!

I'm so excited to welcome the beautiful and talented Erinn Hayes to the podcast today. She's here to spill the tea on the new series (you can binge Season 1 now!) and to share a little of her own life with us too.

Come on in! Watch below:

It’s not easy to get me excited about a new television series, but there are exceptions…

It’s Not Like That, a faith-based romantic drama series starring Scott Foley (Malcolm) and Erin Hayes (Lori) is one!

The first two (of eight) episodes released on Amazon Prime Video and Wonder Project, on January 25, 2026.

WATCH THE FIRST EPISODE

About the show:

Malcolm is a pastor and recently widowed dad of three.
Lori is freshly divorced with two teens.
Long-time friends, their families once did everything together, but now Malcolm and Lori must navigate their newly minted singledom, parenthood, and the complexities of Malcolm being a modern-day pastor.

Is this the beginning of a love story?
It’s not like that. Or is it?

WATCH THE TRAILER:

The remaining six episodes will be releasing weekly on Wonder Project - and I’ll be anxiously, joyously, anticipating each one!

If your’e looking for some feel-good television demonstrating that LOVE WINS, even in todays complex and sometimes confustion world, It’s Not Like That is for you too! I’ll be tuning in each time a new episode drops - that’s six more weeks (about as long as Old Man Winter’s still mucking about) of something too look forward to!

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