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Defector Watches A Christmas Movie: ‘Merv’


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Dan McQuade

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Defector Watches A Christmas Movie: ‘She’s Making A List’

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Alex Sujong Laughlin

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Defector Watches A Christmas Movie: ‘My Secret Santa’

Dave McKenna

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Defector Watches A Christmas Movie: ‘Jingle Bell Heist’

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Rachelle Hampton

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Justin Ellis

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Defector Watches A Christmas Movie: ‘The Merry Gentlemen’

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

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Barry Petchesky

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Defector Watches A Christmas Movie: ‘The Christmas Quest’

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Defector Watches A Christmas Movie: ‘Our Little Secret’

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Defector Watches A Christmas Movie: ‘’Tis The Season To Be Irish’

Drew 'Gonzo' Gonville is at the bottom of the steps of a private jet, dressed in a Santa suit. The beard is pulled down. Bowyn Sykes is dressed in a sleeveless sweater top and a kilt-like skirt. She is on the top step of the airstairs into the private jet. They are looking at each other.

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Defector Watches A Christmas Movie: ‘Christmas In The Spotlight’

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Patrick Redford

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Defector Watches A Christmas Movie: ‘Hot Frosty’

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