Hope Valley: 1874, a prequel to When Calls the Heart, lands on Hallmark+ in March 2026.
<em>When Calls the Heart </em>was recently renewed for a 14th season at Hallmark Channel.
In production in Vancouver, the eight-episode series Hope Valley: 1874 explores the early days of the settlement that later becomes Hope Valley. The cast includes Bethany Joy Lenz, Benjamin Ayres and Jill Hennessy.
“Hope Valley: 1874 gives us a wonderful opportunity to further explore the universe of When Calls the Heart and build a deeper world around this show for our devoted fans, who have helped make it one of the most successful and enduring series on television today,” said Michelle Vicary, head of programming at Hallmark Media. “We’re excited for the Hearties to join us as we tell this rich origin story filled with the kind of heart, community, and hope they know and love.”
