Good news for fans of When Calls the Heart. This week, Hallmark announced they are developing a spin-off to the popular TV show called When Hope Calls.
A light-hearted drama, When Calls the Heart centers on Elizabeth Thatcher (Erin Krakow), a young teacher from a high society background whose life completely changes when she is assigned to teach in a coal country classroom. The cast also includes Daniel Lissing, Lori Loughlin, Jack Wagner, Martin Cummins, Pascale Hutton, and Kavan Smith.
When Hope Calls is being developed for Hallmark’s streaming service, Hallmark Movies Now. The series is slated to debut in 2019.
Meanwhile, season six of When Calls the Heart is expected to premiere on Hallmark Channel in early 2019.
Read more info below:
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – July 26, 2018- Crown Media Family Networks’ first-ever streaming series, “When Hope Calls” (wt), is in development to premiere in 2019 on the company’s SVOD subscription service, Hallmark Movies Now. The series is spawned from Hallmark Channel’s longest running, most-watched primetime series to date, “When Calls the Heart,” currently entering its sixth season on the network. The announcement was made today as part of Crown Media Family Networks’ bi-annual Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour.
“‘When Calls the Heart’ has developed a passionate community of loyal viewers and we wanted to serve their increased appetite by developing a spin-off series that we know will evolve into another beloved classic,” said Michelle Vicary, Executive Vice President, Programming and Network Publicity, Crown Media Family Networks. “‘When Hope Calls’ is a seamless fit to debut on our streaming service, Hallmark Movies Now, and speaks to our dedication to our loyal fans.”
Hallmark Movies Now launched on October 3, 2017. Subscribers to the service have access to nearly 1,000 hours of family friendly content not available on Crown Media’s linear channels, with new programming available every week. The SVOD service is available on iOS, Android, Roku and Amazon Fire, among other devices.”
What do you think? Do you watch When Calls the Heart? Will you check out When Hope Calls?
Sorry, but I will not be watching due to the added cost of the streaming channel.
Probably wont since I already pay for Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc. I love the series tho.
If i have to subscibe to another channel i wont be watching
I’d like to assume that I would give When Hope Calls a viewing. But this article gives very little details about how it spins off. No details really. In my experience, most spin offs are kind of crappy. It really depends on what plot line they follow. I’m not optimistic, given the lack of details.
Sorry….I didn’t realize, until I read some of the comments, that we would have to pay to watch the new series. Due to our Cable setup it would not be possible, even if l could afford it.
I watch Hallmark every night and certainly will watch new series.
We love When Calls the Heart!!! I am sure we will watch the new series When Hope Calls!!! Thank you!!!
When will season 5 be on Netflix?
I totally agree with Linda, it is NOT fair to put the new Hallmark series on a channel I would have to pay for. I will not pay to watch it. I already pay for satellite, I cannot afford any more!
I will watch the new show if its on the hallmark channel but I will not pay a subscription fee to watch it
yes love this show
I am pleased to hear about When Hope Calls as a new show. I have been a loyal fan since the beginning. Very disappointed that it will only be shown on Hallmark Movie channel. It should be available on the original Hallmark Channel so all fans will be able to see the new show. It’s not fair to the fans that have been watching that can’t pay extra to get the additional Hallmark Channel for Movies
The cancellation of when calls the heart seems excessive and an unnecessary hardship on all those actors. The show should have continued with a single actress replaced.