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 the show, the family dynamics are real and relatable. Thank you for keeping the show
I love the show and I hope Hallmark will continue to run the series. I was so disappointed when they cancelled Cedar Cove. It’s hard to find TV Series like these on. I truly enjoy them. Please renew and KEEP IT ON!!!
I loved the show and do hope it will run for several seasons. It is quite a change from all the violence on television and is sad that when such a show is made like Cedar Cove etc…. they end up cancelling them because it is so sweet and beautiful to watch.
I love the show, the story line and the wholesome family oriented content you can watch with your children. I’m praying it gets renewed for a 3rd season! I’m so tired of the shows I fall in love with being cancelled!
I love this show, hope there will be many seasons of it. Treat Williams is a perfect choice for the role.
Chesapeake shore I absolutely love this show please do not cancel it. I’m looking forward to it’s return trying to find out when it will air sure hope it’s soon
Love the show I love it being a family show don’t have to worry about if my grandkids are watching and I thank you for a clean show.
I live on Chesapeake shore.. On the Chesapeake bay when I saw this I thought it was a series around here I’m going to watch season one and see how it is I like what I read.
I was disappointed that the series is repeated from last yr. I thought it would continue from where it left off when ending in 2016.
I thought this first one would be completely new. We really enjoyed all the series in 2916
But are very disappointed there are no new ones
New show didn’t start until the first weekend of August! What you saw was probably a recap! Hope you saw the first 2 new episodes!
It did continue from where it left off last season.
Greatest show on TV love it here in Scotland with our Irish Connections
I think it’s great that shows renewed and it needs to keep going
I love this show. I love the family and their relationships. The scenery is fantastic. Cant wait for season 2.
I loved every episode of this programme. I watched it all in one day. Thankyou for doing a second season. Hopefully many more to follow.x
Love love love this show. Unfortunately the only way I can watch it in UK is on Netflix which has announced its not streaming series 2 so now what do I do?
Hello,
I have Amazon Prime and I will be able to watch each episode for $1.99 each. If you are able to get Amazon instant video service,then you should be able to down load it also.If you buy the fire tv for around $99.00 one time fee,you will be for sure be able to download Chesapeake shores;furthermore,access and download anything in the Video selections.
This is an awesome series. It has wonderful values and seekers to renew, rebuild and restore the individuals in the story. Drawing family members back together and dealing with difficult situations with a real love for each other is at the core. No sleeping around and self-gratiification, Abby puts her kids first. Sisters Becky and Jess deal up front with how to solve a complicated relationship interest. So pleased that true meaning of love and family values are being promoted at last. They even pray together at meal time. I’m recommending this!!!!