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Plus, there’s news on the channel’s departure from Peacock, so if you stream, you’ll have to go for the HMK plus option-no more watching your shows on Peacock the next day.
Five Hope Valley Residents Left Town In The Season Finale
When Calls the Heart masterfully leaves its audience hanging with suspense, and the Season 12 finale on March 23 was no exception.
Five key characters, Elizabeth Thatcher (Erin Krakow), Nathan Grant (Kevin McGarry), Allie Grant (Jaeda Lily Miller), Little Jack Thornton (Hyland Goodrich), and Angela Canfield (Vienna Leacock) departed from Hope Valley. Now, fans are left pondering the future for Elizabeth and Nathan in Cape Fullerton.
As anticipation builds for Season 13, significant changes are on the horizon for how viewers can access their favorite Hallmark content, and these changes are unfolding rapidly.
Hallmark enthusiasts who depend on Peacock to catch When Calls the Heart or their cherished holiday films will need to explore alternative viewing options.
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Yet Another Departure To Come!
On April 22, Vulture’s Josef Adalian broke the news on Bluesky: “SCOOP! If you enjoy streaming Hallmark shows and movies on Peacock, take note.
Starting May 1, the partnership between Peacock and Hallmark will come to an end,” he stated. “This means titles like THE WAY HOME and WHEN CALLS THE HEART will no longer be available, and new films won’t be available for next-day streaming. He continued, “Live feeds will also be discontinued;” and according to TV Line, Hallmark had a three-year agreement with the streaming service.
Therefore, if you’re concerned about how Hope Valley will cope without its beloved characters, it’s time to switch to Hallmark+. Subscribers can access all content there for $7.99 a month or $79.99 for a yearly subscription.
So, Why Did The Partnership Between The Two Channels Come To An End?
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Adalian provided further details on the reasons behind the non-renewal of the contract between Peacock and Hallmark; in a follow-up post on Bluesky, he noted the following. “Hallmark and Peacock have collaborated since 2022, resulting in a mutually beneficial partnership; Peacock gained a wealth of quality content, while Hallmark tapped into the cord-cutting audience.
However, Hallmark is now fully committed to Hallmark+, and Peacock likely preferred not to continue funding content that competes with its own offerings.”
Hallmark+ features exclusive shows such as Home is Where the Heart Is starring Luke Macfarlane, Celebrations with Lacey Chabert, and the scripted series The Chicken Sisters.
With Season 13 of When Calls the Heart not premiering until 2026, viewers have time to consider their options for enjoying Hallmark content — but Peacock will no longer be one of them.
Be sure to catch up on everything happening with Hallmark right now. Come back here often for Hallmark spoilers, news and updates.
