Everything We Know About ‘When the Heart Calls’ Season 9

It’s time to return to the Valley of Hope! Less than a year since season 8 came out in May 2021, When the heart calls is back with a brand new, comforting season that premieres this spring on Hallmark channel.

Set in the fictional town of Hope Valley, the series follows teacher Elizabeth Thatcher (Erin Krakow) and residents of quaint Canadian towns in the early 1900s. After part 8 finished About an important decision, the departure and reunion of characters, and new beginnings, fans have been eagerly waiting to see what will happen next.

Below, we’ve put together everything you need to know about Season 9 of When the heart calls, including returning cast, upcoming plot, and release date.

Where did season 8 end?

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The heart of the season is the love triangle between Elizabeth, Nathan (Kevin McGarry), and Lucas (Chris McNally). In a sudden shock, Elizabeth decided that her heart lied to Lucas, even telling her he was leaving their relationship. The finale finale saw Elizabeth overcome her past (denoted by the dismissal of her wedding to her dead husband, Jack) and take charge of her future. “We’re so lucky with Kevin and Chris… I’m so excited about [the Elizabeth/Lucas] pairing because I felt it was really going to be something different for Elizabeth,” Krakow said in an interview with TV insider.

The final’s night has led several other characters down new paths, with Rosemary (Pascale Hutton) becoming editor-in-chief of her own newspaper, Hickam (Ben Rosenbaum) continuing with her pipeline plan later upon promotion, and Carson (Paul Greene) chose not to propose to Faith (Andrea Brooks) and left on his surgical fellowship in Baltimore. Also leaving the Valley of Hope is Henry (Martin Cummins), hoping to reunite with an old acquaintance (suggesting a potential return from Lori Loughlin).

When will season 9 premiere?

Earlier this month, it was announced that Season 9 will premiere on Sunday, March 6, at 8/7c on the Hallmark channel. The final episode of season 8 became the most watched episode of the series, in addition to being the most watched episode of the show to date.

Which cast will return?

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So far, it looks like the majority of the show’s main cast will return for the new season. However, according to a sneaky clip on the channel’s website, Jesse (Aren Buchholz) and Clara (Eva Bourne) will not as part of Season 9, after leaving the Valley of Hope for a fresh start in Montana. Whether or not the actors will decide to leave the show is unknown, but their departure comes as a surprise, especially given their importance throughout Season 8. Also, Little Jack is worth it. love already recast with newcomer Hyland Goodrich.

What will happen in Season 9?

Seasonal description, “The Valley of Hope is in development, with the advancement of the foundry and the development of key relationships. The Mayoral race got the town buzzing with several members of the town racing against each other.” Hinting at what will happen to Elizabeth and Lucas, the section description says, “As she gets to know Lucas better, she learns of his past, which gives Elizabeth pause about his future. surname.”