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When Calls the Heart is returning for its 12th season earlier than expected. The Hallmark Channel drama series usually returns with new episodes in the spring, but this new season will kick off in January. Hallmark released a short preview teasing the premiere date and the arrival of Melissa Gilbert (Little House on the Prairie) to the series.
Erin Krakow, Martin Cummins, Pascale Hutton, Jack Wagner, Kavan Smith, Andrea Brooks, Chris McNally, Kevin McGarry, and Viv Leacock star in the When Calls the Heart series inspired by Janette Oke’s novels. The story follows teacher Elizabeth Thatcher (Krakow) and the residents of Hope Valley.
Production on the 12-episode season began in July. When the series was renewed back in May, Krakow said the following about the series:
“I am overjoyed that When Calls the Heart is coming back for a 12th season! Our fantastic writers, cast, and crew couldn’t be more excited to begin filming this next season! We are proud to tell stories that warm hearts in homes around the world and so grateful to Hallmark for being such champions of that positivity.
Having the Hearties’ support over the past decade has been a true testament to what this show is all about: community and love. We cannot wait for our fans to see what Hope Valley has in store!”
Season 12 of When Calls the Heart debuts on Hallmark on January 5th. The teaser for season 12 is below.
What do you think? Have you kept up with this Hallmark Channel series? Do you plan to watch season 12 next year?
I can’t wait for january 5th. I would like to see Nathan & Elizabeth build their family. I also like the Hope Valley cast and made Lucas find someone to build a life with.
You all messed up with this Natan thing. Anyone could see her and Lucas still had a connection this pass season. There is no spark between her and Nathan. Nathan never dated her or courted her. I have no idea why your writers broke them up. If you didn’t want her with Lucas it should of been somebody new. I use to cout the hours till the new season but not last season(11) and not this one. No joy for me.
Absolutely, looking forward to the new seaso…been waiting a long time
Oh im sooooooo excited. I rewatch this series ALOT and still cry lol
one of the best series
Can’t wait for January 5th