Chesapeake Shores just wrapped its second season this month, and Hallmark Channel reports the series has broken ratings records for the network.
The Canadian-American drama centers on career woman Abby O’Brien (Meghan Ory), a divorced mother of twin daughters who returns to her hometown of Chesapeake Shores, Maryland. The cast also includes Jesse Metcalfe, Treat Williams, Diane Ladd, Laci J. Mailey, Emilie Ullerup, and Barbara Niven.
According to Nielsen, season two of Chesapeake Shores propelled Hallmark Channel to be the most-watched cable on Sundays at 9 p.m. Additionally, the series continues to be the network’s most-watched TV show, with the season two finale averaging a “2.2 L+3 HH rating and 2.3 million Total Viewers.”
As of reporting, Hallmark Channel has not announced a season three renewal for Chesapeake Shores. However, with season two’s high ratings, another season seems very likely.
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New York, October 13, 2017 – The second season of Hallmark Channel’s original primetime scripted series “Chesapeake Shores” ended on a high note this past weekend, with the Sunday, October 8, finale episode averaging a 2.2 L+3 HH rating and 2.3 million Total Viewers.
Key Nielsen Highlights (L+3)
· In the second season overall, “Chesapeake Shores” averaged a 2.3 L+3 HH rating, ranking Hallmark Channel as the #1 rated cable network in the Sunday 9 p.m. time period
· The second season propelled Hallmark Channel to be the most-watched cable network in the time period among HH and the 2nd most-watched cable network among Total Viewers
· Over its first two seasons, “Chesapeake Shores” is Hallmark Channel’s most-watched original series among W25-54
Season two of the multi-generational family drama “Chesapeake Shores” follows Abby O’Brien, a high-powered career woman, divorcee and mother to twin daughters, as she adjusts to life back in her hometown of Chesapeake Shores. Abby now balances a budding relationship with her former high school sweetheart, Trace, working for a firm that does business with her uncompromising father Mick and raising two young daughters. While Abby’s once-estranged mother, Megan, strives to reestablish relationships with Abby and her siblings, the O’Brien clan primarily looks to their wise grandmother Nell for guidance as they navigate life, love, career and romance. Based on the novels of the same name by New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods. Stars Meghan Ory, Jesse Metcalfe, Treat Williams, Barbara Niven and Diane Ladd.
Source: Nielsen, 8/7-10/8/17, Live+3.
What do you think? Do you watch Chesapeake Shores? Did you enjoy season two?
Please lets have season 3.
I loved Season 1 and Season 2 I enjoyed the O’Brien Family, I loved the story of Trace and Abby. I loved all the other children with their love interest. I would like to see what happens to Mick and Thomas.
Love Chesapeake Shores, can’t wait for Season 3
Lovely show, please bring it back!
I loved it and I’ve read all the books too. Can’t wait for season 3.
Chesapeake Shores is my favorite show on TV. Can’t wait for Season 3. If it weren’t for the Hallmark channels, I’d cancel my cable subscription.
Love the series ..bring on season 3…:)
Yes I am a big fan. Love the show,great plot and diverse characters! Great way to wind down after a busy week!
This is the sweetest show I’ve seen in years. I would love to see this show continue and delelop. Season 2 ending was a bummer. Just when things were heating up between all the characters. Please give us a 3rd season.
Love the series. Well done we need tv shows like that. Great cast and great story.
Love the series but disappointed in the ending of season 2. Hope there is a series 3 to clarify things
One of the best shows on tv. Can’t wait to see more stories evolve about this super awesome family. Follows books fairly close and hope they continue. Thank you for bringing enjoyable viewing to my sundays.
Honestly my least favorite Hallmark series. Just doesn’t ring my bell.
I. Loveeeee. Chesapeake shores please bring on season 3 soon
I looked forward every Sunday night to watching Chesapeake Shores. Too bad the season had to come to an end. Fell in love with all the characters—especially Abby and Trace. Since I love Country Music, that is just a big plus.
Hope something good happens between Mick and Thomas. Please bring it back again and again so we can all follow their lives.
I love cheaspeake shores! Please bring g it back! Please!!