Hallmark Channel Starts Production On Season 9 Of When Calls The Heart

Season 8 of When Calls the Heart ended season 8 on a high, with the finale episode ranking as the most-watched of the entire series. Besides this, the series is the longest-running and most-watched primetime series ever to air on the Hallmark Channel. Needless to say, fans are longing to see what happens next in their favorite seriesshow. The good news is that production has started on season 9 and its 12 new episodes on Wednesday.

Hallmark Channel News – Production begins On When Calls the Heart Season 9

While the premiere date is still unknown, fans will be excited to hear that production has launched on season 9 of When Calls the Heart. Hearties are not alone, as star and executive producer, Erin Krakow and the rest of the cast are also excited.

In a recent statement, Erin said, “We couldn’t be more excited to begin shooting season 9 of When Calls the Heart,” adding, “It’s a wonderful feeling being back on set with the amazing cast and crew. There are a lot more stories to tell this season and thanks to the talented writing staff, there will be more drama, adventure and romance and we can’t wait for our fans to see what Hope Valley has in store.”

Hallmark Channel News – About Season 8

Season 8 of When Calls the Heart ended on a high note, with the finale episode ranking as the most-watched episode of the series. In fact, season 8 has made the series the most watched seriesof all on the Hallmark Channel.

WCTH also ranked as the 2021 number 1 original scripted series on ad-supported cable, among households and women 18+. On top of this, among woman 18+, the series is also this year’s number 1 original series (including reality TV) on ad-supported cable so far this year.

As fans know, season 8 ended with Elizabeth (Krakow) choosing businessman Lucas Bouchard (Chris McNally), over Mountie Nathan Grant (Kevin McGarry). Krakow recently told TV Insider that they could not have gone wrong. Erin said how lucky they were with Kevin and Chris, and how excited she is about the Elizabeth/Lucas pairing. She added that she feels like it will “truly be something different for Elizabeth.”

While we cannot tell you when season 9 will arrive, how excited are readers at the return of Elizabeth and all her friends on season 9 of When Calls the Heart? Let us know in the comments below!

“We could not have gone wrong,” Krakow told TV Insider. “We got so lucky with Kevin and Chris… I’m excited about [the Elizabeth/Lucas] pairing because I feel like it will truly be something different for Elizabeth.”