“The Merry Gentlemen” opens with a not-so-merry woman, Ashley ( Britt Robertson ), an aging Jingle Belle dancer. The pseudo-Rockette is given the boot by her boss, and right before the big holiday season. That’s how Ashley ends up back in her hometown, where she’s promptly deemed “city girl” for ditching the Big Apple.

Isabella Soares of Collider gives The Merry Gentlemen a slightly better 7 out of 10, writing that it’s a bit of a spicy spin on the ever-present holiday romance but still hits all the clichés. While there’s a little more skin than you’d typically see on Hallmark, the dancers’ act is too hilarious to ever be considered sensual. The critic says:

Netflix is releasing yet another holiday romance this week with the aggressively shirtless new drop, The Merry Gentlemen. The film is about a Broadway dancer who returns to her hometown and finds her parents’ struggling bar in need of better marketing campaign,

The actor and former teen heartthrob is starring in his latest holiday film for Netflix, which required him to dance for hours while baring his abs for all.

Murray talked to WWD about "The Merry Gentlemen," the upcoming "Freaky Friday" reboot and choosing projects that won't embarrass his kids.

The actor and former teen heartthrob is starring in his latest holiday film for Netflix, which required him to dance for hours while baring his abs for all.

Chad Michael Murray, who played Tristan in Gilmore Girls, stars in a new Netflix Christmas movie, which makes up for the actor leaving the show.

If you've already watched Hot Frosty and are in the mood for another new Netflix holiday movie, check out The Merry Gentlemen, which is climbing the charts.