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?
Finally, Hallmark is advertising “When Calls The Heart” will begin its next series April, 2015!
Horray!!!
Thanks for the heads up. Looking forward to watching it as I do all of Hallmarks mini series. The Hallmark Channel is a favorite of mine. It gives you such beautiful and touching stories for the whole family to watch. For example ” The Lost Valentine” had me feeling so many different emotions by the end of the movie I was exhausted in a good way. I hope they will be around with their movies and mini series for a long time.
When can we expect to see series 2?
I’m still waiting for When Calls The Heart 2015. Please bring it back soon!
This was a fantastic series and our entire family hopes it continues. It is refreshing to watch pure movies.
I love this series and am looking forward to season 2. I didn’t get a chance to see the two hour movie, but have started buying the dvds for this series. Love to hear when the air date is decided upon.
This program was very well done, I have lost track, I see there is a second season. I’ll look for it.
I love the show when calls the heart. It’s so wonderfully written and to watch a show that doesn’t revolve around sex you can’t buying that shows today. You can sit down and watch the show with your family and no you don’t have to censor it.
I am looking forward to the second season.
I only wish we didn’t have to wait so long.
I love “When calls the heart” and am looking forward to the new series. Also, I am looking forward to “Cedar Cove”. When will they start the new series?
It’s supposed to air again on April 4th! Yay!
Wasn’t it supposed to start again last year?
I have just watch the first series of When Calls the Heart on Channel 5 in the UK I absolutely loved the series it was the best TV I have watched in years. I cannot get it out of my mind and keep repeating the series on recorded TV. I am so relieved to hear that there is to be a second series which apparently is going to start on the Hallmark Channel in the US in April. Has anyone any idea if this will be shown on UK TV and is so when.
I keep waiting and hoping for the next series of “When Calls The Heart”. Watched the two hour movie last month and it just made me more excited for the 2nd series to start.
I am so ‘in love’ with “When Calls the Heart” It’s one of the best series I’ve seen in awhile. I am SO, SO glad that it is continuing! Thank you, Thank you so much!
Please let me know when it will be on again…My daughter and I both love the show!!!
good job, thanks guys good for the heart
I have just watched the few episodes on channel 5 they were captavating but please when do we see the rest as am left up in air as they are just going to trial have i missed it or where can i see it please