Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Hallmark Renews "Hope Valley: 1874" for Season 2

Hallmark has today renewed its original drama series Hope Valley: 1874 for a second season. The When Calls the Heart prequel will return with eight new episodes in 2027. The first season finale will be released tomorrow, May 7, on Hallmark+.





The drama stars Bethany Joy Lenz, Benjamin Ayres, Jill Hennessy, Roan Curtis, Lachlan Quarmby, Jedidiah Goodacre, Mila Morgan, Brad Abramenko and Chelsea Hobbs.

Alfosno Moreno serves as showrunner on the first season. He executive produces with Brad Krevoy, Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr., Amy Hartwick, Olivia Krevoy, Vicki Sotheran, Greg Malcolm, and Susie Belzberg. All Canadian Entertainment produces.

"Hope Valley: 1874's dream cast led by Bethany Joy Lenz, Benjamin Ayres and Jill Hennessy, has brought to life the rich characters and beautiful story crafted by showrunner Alfonso Moreno," said Michelle Vicary, Head of Programming, Hallmark Media. "Our fans and press alike have enthusiastically embraced the series, making it especially rewarding to continue telling this story."