When Calls the Heart is back and bigger than ever.
After the big reveal in last season's finale, some fans threatened to stop watching the show altogether — but, as of right now, the season 9 ratings show otherwise. The new season premiered with record ratings, making it the most-watched cable scripted show on Sunday nights and one of the most-watched season premieres in When Calls the Heart history. While the numbers speak for themselves, it's still too soon to tell if we'll be back in Hope Valley for another season.
That's right, Hallmark Channel still hasn't renewed When Calls the Heart for season 10. Although the TV network has usually announced renewal news for the show early on in past seasons, it's possible they're following last year's lead and waiting until the very end of season 9 to share the good news. Regardless, fans are still urging the network to make a decision about the show's fate sooner rather than later — and When Calls the Heart creator and executive producer Brian Bird is leading that charge.
Right after the season 9 premiere aired, he started his plea for more time in Hope Valley, using the hashtag #AllInForSeason10 on Twitter.
Super Channel Heart & Home, the Canadian network that airs When Calls the Heart, also threw their support behind the case, urging fans to tell Hallmark Channel exactly what they want: more time in Hope Valley!
To date, hundreds of loyal Hearties have joined in on the #AllInForSeason10 movement. But in true Hearties fashion, they're also using it to voice their concerns and requests for the impending season.
First on the list: Abigail's return to Hope Valley. " I REALLY wish they would stop tormenting the fans and poor Henry and BRING BACK ABIGAIL (please!) for season 10," one fan wrote. As you may recall, Hallmark Channel cut ties with Lori Loughlin, who played Abigail for five seasons, following her involvement in the college admissions scandal in March 2019. Though she has reprised her role as Abigail on GAC Family's When Hope Calls, the sister show to When Calls the Heart, Hallmark has previously stated that they have no "plans to cast her in the future." For that reason, it's safe to say that we won't see Abigail in Hope Valley anytime soon — with or without a season 10 renewal.
Other fans are more concerned with what's right in front of them: Lucas (Chris McNally) and Elizabeth (Erin Krakow)'s budding romance. "My theory was proposal in season 9. Wedding in season 10. And it also goes along with 10 years of the show. Double Celebration kind of thing," someone tweeted.
It makes perfect sense, especially since Erin previously mentioned that they'll "explore and enjoy their relationship" this season. And perhaps, they'll decide to take things to the next level just in time for season 10? Only time (and, well, the Hallmark Channel) will tell.
Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more.
