Luke Macfarlane’s Hallmark departure in 2022 certainly broke a number of hearts.

Naturally, his decision to return to the web connection piqued fans' curiosities.

Unsurprisingly, these benefits come with clauses.

Luke Macfarlane attends Hallmark’s Christmas Countdown

He added that his contracts restrict him from working for other networks and starring in holiday-themed projects.

The movie focused on Kinsey’s romantic and dramatic life.

Macfarlane made his first Hallmark movie appearance in 2004, starring in “The Memory Book.”

Luke Macfarlane attends the “Platonic” premiere

Perhaps this also influenced his return to Hallmark?

Due to timing constraints, Macfarlane found that he could only choose one.

Understandably, it was not a pain-free decision for the actor.

Luke Macfarlane at the Hallmark Winter 2019 TCA Event

Ultimately, he chose “Platonic,” albeit with some regret.

“I’ve never been part of something beautiful and big like that.

It would have been cool to be able to do both,” he reflected.

We’re definitely looking forward to seeing more of Luke Macfarlane on our screens.