The wait is over and there’s good news for fans of the Chesapeake Shores TV show. Hallmark Channel has (finally) announced that the drama series has been renewed for a second season. The first season finished airing back in October 2016.
Hallmark says that production on season two will begin in the spring and the episodes will start airing during Summer 2017. There will be 10 episodes.
Here’s the Hallmark Channel press release:
HALLMARK CHANNEL GREENLIGHTS SECOND SEASON OF ITS HIT SERIES ‘CHESAPEAKE SHORES’
Season One of Chesapeake Shores Was Most Successful Series in Hallmark Channel History
STUDIO CITY, CA – January 14, 2017 – Hallmark Channel today announced that the network’s hit original series “Chesapeake Shores” will return for a second season. Airing on Sunday nights at 9pm ET/PT, “Chesapeake Shores” was Hallmark Channel’s most-watched series in the network’s history among W25-54 and A25-54 on a L+3 basis. Production on 10 episodes for season two is scheduled to commence this Spring for a Summer 2017 premiere. The announcement was made today to a semi-annual gathering of the Television Critics Association in Pasadena, CA.
“Viewers have fallen in love with the O’Briens and their heartfelt and compelling narratives as they navigate through life, love, relationships and career decisions,” said Michelle Vicary, Executive Vice President, Programming and Network Publicity, Crown Media Family Networks. “We look forward to continuing the multi-generational family storylines and journeys that people of all ages can enjoy and relate to, which makes ‘Chesapeake Shores’ the appropriate fit for the quality family entertainment we provide.”
The multi-generational family drama of “Chesapeake Shores” follows Abby O’Brien (Meghan Ory), a high-powered career woman, divorcee and mother of two young daughters (Kayden and Abbie Magnuson), who makes a trip from New York City to her hometown of Chesapeake Shores. Her visit home brings Abby face to face with her past, including her high school sweetheart Trace (Jesse Metcalfe), her uncompromising father Mick (Treat Williams) and her esteemed grandmother Nell (Diane Ladd). Abby realizes the toll her career has taken on her ability to be a hands-on mother to her daughters, and considers a permanent move to Chesapeake Shores. Adding to the family drama is the return to Chesapeake Shores of her mother Megan (Barbara Niven), who left the family years ago and is still estranged from some of her adult children. Rounding out the O’Brien clan are Abby’s siblings Jess (Laci Mailey), who is struggling to find her calling; Bree (Emilie Ullerup), a playwright in Chicago whose career and love life have stalled; Kevin (Brendan Penny) a soldier whose military career causes his family constant worry and Conor (Andrew Francis), a law school graduate who lives in New York City and comes back to the family home for the summer.
“Chesapeake Shores” is A Chesapeake Shores S2 Production in association with Daniel L. Paulson Entertainment production, based on the novels by Sherryl Woods. Dan Paulson, Nancey Silvers and Sherryl Woods are the executive producers.
ABOUT HALLMARK CHANNEL
Hallmark Channel is Crown Media Family Networks’ flagship 24-hour cable television network, distributed nationwide in high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) to 89 million homes. As the country’s leading destination for quality family entertainment, Hallmark Channel delivers on the 100-year legacy of the Hallmark brand. In addition to its signature new, original movies, the network features an ambitious lineup of other new, original content, including scripted primetime series, such as “Good Witch,” “When Calls the Heart” and “Chesapeake Shores”; annual specials including “Kitten Bowl” and “Hero Dog Awards”; and a daily, two-hour lifestyle show, “Home & Family.” Additionally, Hallmark Channel is the exclusive home to world premiere presentations of the acclaimed Hallmark Hall of Fame franchise. Dedicated to helping viewers celebrate life’s special moments, Hallmark Channel also offers annual holiday programming franchises, including “Countdown to Christmas,” “Countdown to Valentine’s Day,” “Summer Nights,” “Fall Harvest” and “Winterfest.” Rounding out the network’s diverse slate are some of television’s most beloved comedies and series, including “The Golden Girls,” “The Middle,” “Last Man Standing,” and “Frasier.”Hallmark Cards, Inc. owns and operates Crown Media Family Networks.
What do you think? Do you like the Chesapeake Shores TV show on Hallmark? Are you glad that it’s been renewed for a second season or, do you think it should have been cancelled instead?
Love Chesapeake shores,very happy that it was renewed, can’t wait for the first episode of season two, looking forward to it! ❤
So happy to see it renewed. Anxiously waiting for the air date to be posted.
Thank you for renewing the show. Hallmark is my escape/feel good channel. This show is a refreshing escape from today’s issues and it even transcends race & politics. Keep fairytale endings alive Hallmark!!! God bless you.
Big double thumbs up. Love the cast, acting and multi-level story lines that surround the family.
Cancel the most successful series in hallmark history? I should think not!!!!
Just got done with season one of Chesapeake Shores and loved it! Thanks Hallmark and Netflix!
This great grandma just loves the show and cast. Looking forward to season 2 starting. Also a big fan of When calls the heart.. well done Hallmark. Love your movies and tv shows.
I am so excited that Chesapeake Shores will be back for Season Two!!! I even have my husband watching this show with me. We can’t wait til August 6th,hope that Abby and Trace finally get their relationship this season!!!
So glad to hear it’s been renewed!! Can’t wait to see where the story of the O’Brien’s takes us this summer!!!
Yes, it definitely needed renewal. I’ve read the entire book series and was hoping to read/see more of the O’Briens
YES!!!!! I’m sooooo suuper duper excited they will be returning
Yes it needs to be renewed! I love this type of series! But only get to watch via Netflix so i’ll be waiting for new episodes 🙂
Yes it needed to be renewed!!! I love this show! So many shows I get caught up in seem to get cut short so I am soooo happy this is going to keep going and I hope for many seasons!
Im so excited. I love the show and I’ve been watching for the next season. Thank you
I’m so glad chesapeake shores is coming back. We love the show and the cast. We grew up on the Chesapeake Bay so it brings alot of good memories back. The cast is wonderful and we have fallen in love with the family. We also love cedar cove and hope to see it come back. Hallmark is our favorite channel the shows and movies are wonderful. Thank you for providing entertainment that is family friendly…something hard to find these days. Thank you!