Hallmark Channel has renewed When Calls The Heart for Season 5, to premiere early 2018, RenewCancelTV has learned.
UPDATED with official Hallmark press announcement:
HALLMARK CHANNEL ORDERS SEASON FIVE OF ORIGINAL, PRIMETIME DRAMA SERIES ‘WHEN CALLS THE HEART’
Series Earns Record Ratings in Season 4
STUDIO CITY, CA – April 24, 2017 – Hallmark Channel has ordered a fifth season of the network’s original, primetime drama series “When Calls the Heart,” it was announced today by Michelle Vicary, Executive Vice President, Programming and Network Publicity, Crown Media Family Networks. Having just concluded its fourth season, “When Calls the Heart” has thrived on a highly competitive Sunday night, with the sweeping, frontier drama series enjoying double digit gains in HHs and key demos, year over year.*
“Viewers have fallen in love with ‘When Calls the Heart’ and have embraced the themes of faith, family and community,” began Michelle Vicary, Executive Vice President, Programming and Network Publicity, Crown Media Family Networks. “The talented writing staff and our amazing cast have created our best season yet and the record ratings reflect this. We’re thrilled to be able to bring our viewers more drama, romance and adventure next year as we continue the saga of Hope Valley.”
The series boasts a passionate fan base known as the #Hearties, who have become a social media phenomenon, making “When Calls the Heart” one of the network’s most social series. The #Hearties’ activity on social media has reached record levels, causing the show to trend consecutively during every new episode since season four premiered on Sunday, February 19. To date, “When Calls the Heart” has seen a 15% growth in social media impressions secured over season three.
Based on the book of the same name by Janette Oke, the series stars Erin Krakow (“Army Wives”), Lori Loughlin (“Fuller House,” “90210”), Daniel Lissing (“The Last Resort”), Jack Wagner (“The Bold and the Beautiful”), Pascale Hutton (“Sanctuary”) and Kavan Smith (“Supernatural”).
Hallmark Channel’s Original Primetime Series “When Calls the Heart” is a WCTH Season 4 Production in association with Brad Krevoy Television and Believe Pictures. Brad Krevoy, Robin Bernheim Burger, Brian Bird, Michael Landon, Jr., Susie Belzberg, Eric Jarboe, Michael Shepard and Jimmy Townsend are executive producers. Paul Jackson, Cynthia J. Cohen, Amanda Phillips Atkins, Lori Loughlin, Derek Thompson, Neill Fearnley, Peter DeLuise and Michael Rohl are co- executive producers. Vicki Sotheran and Greg Malcolm serve as producers. Richard Manning, Charles Lazer, Simon Richardson and Shelley Matheson serve as supervising producers. Doran S. Chandler and Vince Balzano are associate producers.
*Source: Nielsen Company. “When Calls The Heart” Season 4 vs. 3.
Stay tuned as we now monitor the renew/cancel status of When Calls The Heart Season SIX…
Sharon Cuevas says
Thank goodness! I love it because it’s just good tv without all the crappie! Renew it for ten more seasons! I feel better when I watch it!
Rhoda says
Love “When calls the heart” series…! Just a great “feel good movie”. Has a lot of great family values and teaching good lessons character in each episode…, so glad they are continuing it and have a season 5.., can’t wait to see what happens !
Pat May says
I thought I had seen Season 5 and part of season 6 until the last episode when we can no longer
get the Hallmark channel here. Has been very upsetting to a lot of people. I had watched it from
season one and now can no longer get Hallmark channel. Not sure what the problem is.
Sherry Bellenfant says
Soooo happy for Season 5… the Hearties are hard at work to keep this wonderful family friendly show with Christian morals alive! Bet you can’t watch it once and not be hooked!!!! Thanks Hallmark! We love you!!❤️❤️
Cindy says
Made my day. We watch this every Sunday night. Love the show. Thank you Hallmark. Was wondering if you would do what you did to Cedar Cove. Loved that show too. We love When Comes The Heart so much. Don’t take it off!!!!!
Wendy says
This is great news! It’s our favorite show on TV. So refreshing to see a town of people who support and respect each other. Keep this story going!!!