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 live in the UK and have watched Where lies the Heart, Series 2. The last episode shown on Channel 5 on November 13th leaves Jack at the school watching Charles propose to Elizabeth. I cannot find any further episodes. Please don’t end the story there I have watched it from the beginning, and waited a long time for Series 2 to arrive in UK.
Is there a series 3? If so when will it be shown in the UK please
Thank you. Rosemary.
Loved it can’t wait for next one
I just love this show I stumbled across it on Netflix and in three days I had watch the whole series looking forward to the new shows and what’s in store for the characters !
So happy that the show is coming back on- nice family show – about time1
I hope it is renewed, love this series. It is so down to earth, heartwarming and I can’t wait for the next weeks show to see what will happen next. Thanks to all for keeping it simple and wholesome.
Have now watched season two and eagerly wait for season three any idea when it will arrive
Thank you so much for the “When calls the Heart.” series. My husband and I love the series and have not missed any of the series. We got our grown children to start watching them too.
It’s so heart warming to see such good family series like that. Please let us know when Season Two starts. Thank you so much for creating such a great series.
It would be very troublesome if Season 2 of the When Calls the Heart was not produced. In this world of horror movies and movies airing so much violence, porno and filthy language , watching TV movies such as the “When Calls the Heart: is truly a triumph. What troubles me, though, that Netflix is not yet airing Season 2. Dr. GKG
Love this show cannot wait for more season. .Finally a show I can watch with the entire family. .Good wholesome Entertainment Thank you for producing a quality family show
I love this showed because it shows quality television In which many families as myself enjoy seeing many core family values that many agree with and can relate to the characters. Thank you for airing this lovely show that all age groups can enjoy together as a family. Please allow more episodes per series they are definitely are to short. Thank you to the writers and producers and the great actors whom put this wonderful show for all to enjoy. Once again thank you.
I missed seeing the 2nd season. Watched the 1st on Netflix and fell on love. Understand a 3rd season is coming??? Can’t wait.
I watched the first season on Netflix and loved it. acan’t wait to see season two hopethey show it on netflx
Great Show!!! keeps you interested and waiting to see what is going to happen. Please keep this show own.
Love it can not wait till it comes on again — HURRY UP—
i love the show i love movies based on old times in the 1900’s i am also a romantic and back in those days things were taken slow now a days every thing is in fast motion and women were very modest i love how old fashion things were then i steel fell that way
My 5 girls and I fell in love with this on Netflix after hearing how wonderful it was. We watched the entire series in two weeks time. We are so delighted to have stumbled upon such a romantic yet clean and respectable show my high school, junior high, and elementary kids alike enjoyed very much! We quickly searched if a second season was coming and when. We can’t wait to see what happens next. My daughters groaned when the realized it was the last one to watch for a while. Thank you for providing a quality program that all can… Read more »