Hallmark Channel has picked up a second season of their original drama, When Calls the Heart. The first season of 13 episodes concluded on March 29th. No word on when season two will debut.
Here’s the official announcement for the renewal:
HALLMARK CHANNEL’S TOP RATED ORIGINAL PRIMETIME SERIES “WHEN CALLS THE HEART” EARNS A SECOND SEASON RENEWAL
Lori Loughlin, Erin Krakow, and Daniel Lissing Star In The Period Drama
On the heels of Jack Wagner and James Brolin starring in the final episodes of “When Calls the Heart,” Hallmark Channel is proud to announce its Original Series has earned a renewal and promises many more surprises in season two. “When Calls the Heart,” starring Lori Loughlin, Erin Krakow and Daniel Lissing, is based on the bestselling series of books of the same name by Janette Oke and tells the captivating story of a young woman who begins a new chapter in her life in a 19th century coal mining town and learns the lessons of life, love and loss. Since its premiere on January 11, the series has consistently rated top five in its Saturday night timeslot and has been seen by more than 12.3 million unduplicated viewers. After its first ten episodes, “When Calls The Heart” is averaging a 1.5 household rating. The original primetime drama is Hallmark Channel’s second original scripted series. (Source: The Nielsen Company)
“The success of ‘When Calls The Heart’ proves the show fills the niche of quality, family-friendly entertainment that audiences want to see in today’s crowded television landscape,” said Michelle Vicary, Executive Vice President, Programming, Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel. “The overwhelming wave of support from the show’s legion of fans tells us that they have fallen in love with its great storytelling and we are thrilled to have it continue,” Vicary concluded.
“When Calls the Heart” follows the story of a young schoolteacher Elizabeth Thatcher (Krakow) who moves from her privileged high society life to a simpler one as a schoolteacher in the Western frontier. Elizabeth arrives in Coal Valley, a 19th century coal mining town, for her first classroom assignment. However, she arrives in the aftermath of a mine explosion that claimed the lives of most of Coal Valley’s men, leaving behind their widows – including kind-hearted Abigail Stanton (Loughlin). Abigail and the newly widowed women face many challenges as they confront life alone in Coal Valley, and find their faith is tested when they are forced to work in the mines to make ends meet. As Elizabeth adapts to the frontier lifestyle, she also begins to fall for handsome Constable Jack Thornton (Lissing). The budding romance between Jack and Elizabeth comes to fruition, and is a core element to the series’ successful storytelling.
“When Calls the Heart” is a Believe Pictures and Brad Krevoy Television production. Executive Producers are Brad Krevoy, Brian Bird and Michael Landon, Jr. Based on the novel, When Calls the Heart by Janette Oke.
Hallmark Channel, owned and operated by Crown Media Holdings, Inc., is a 24-hour basic cable network that provides a diverse slate of high-quality entertainment programming available in high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) to a national audience of 86 million subscribers. Hallmark Channel is the nation’s leading destination for quality family programming with an ambitious slate of TV movies; original scripted series, including Cedar Cove, Signed, Sealed, Delivered and When Calls the Heart; specials such as Kitten Bowl; as well as some of television’s most beloved sitcoms and series, including The Golden Girls, The Waltons, Little House on the Prairie, and Frasier. The channel is also home to Daytime Emmy-nominated lifestyle program, Home & Family, a daily two-hour live show shot in a fully functional house located on the Universal Studios lot. Hallmark Channel’s sibling network, Hallmark Movie Channel, available in HD and SD, focuses on family-friendly movies with a mix of original films, classic theatrical releases, and presentations from the acclaimed Hallmark Hall of Fame library.
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What do you think? Have you watched When Calls the Heart on Hallmark? Are you glad that it’s been renewed for a second season?
I absolutely LOVE this program! The cast and special guests is enlightening. It gives me something to look forward to watching in piece and quiet on a Sunday morning as I DVR it to watch on my schedule. It is wholesome and more to my liking, as are most of the Hallmark programs.
OMG! I was just starting to give up on When Calls the Heart coming back on. I thought it had been cancelled. I absolutely LOVE this show. So clean and pure just the way it should be for kids and family. Love the old way of life when falling in love and being romanced meant something. So glad it’s coming back and can’t wait till April. Don’t leave us hanging for so long next time. 🙂 I have my DVR set to record the series from last season. I’m a fan for life.
I loved “When Calls The Heart” … when will the season two series begin?
4/4/15
My wife and I love the show and have been watching for the second season to return. We hope it will be released soon!
I loved When Calls he Heart and have ben watching for the second season date. I’m very happy that it is announced.
I love the show when calls the heart it’s so pure. It’s wonderful to watch a family show TV program with your kids that does not have to be supervised it has a great story and the actors are great I hope it continues
I loved When calls the Heart; we are from Canada and snowbird in Florida for the winter; that’s where we watched the series. Came home before the last episode, to find out that you can’t get the Hallmark channel in Canada, not available and they won’t leave any Canadian watch it on Hallmark website. Said not available in our Country, what a disappointment; this is filmed in Canada and go figure, we Canadians can’t get it; what the heck. Had to download the torrent to watch the last episode. Sure hope Hallmark changes their mind and makes this available to… Read more »
I enjoyed when calls the heart but due to my profession I didn’t get to watch it all I think they need to run season 1 again so that for those of us that missed it we can catch what we missed
We should be kept up to date more often when calls the heart will return or not at all?
Hallmark hasn’t announced the date yet. We’ll do a post when they do.
The premier was announced as April 4, 2015. Its on social media Twitter, Facebook, etc.
Thanks very much! I missed that one and I don’t think they issued a press release. That’s the same night that Outlander returns on Starz.
Thoroughly enjoyed When comes The Heart series. And look forward to season two.
Can’t wait for the second season to start. Love this series
I’m so glad it’s coming back. I love this show. The best I’ve seen on TV lately. Please keep it coming.
Yes I am very excited that When Calls The Heart will be back on hopefully soon! It’s a series everyone can watch .
I’m so glad that this series is returning, this was our Saturday night family and sometimes date night movie thank you hallmark for renewing this show,would love to know the date it will start for season 2…..
Yes cant wait for second season.and i hope they keep the same actors and actresses I dnt like when they chg charectors
I am very happy to hear that this series will be coming back. It is so hard to find a decent program that I can watch with my daughters and my mother. I hope they get rid of the new girl. (lol)