Disclosure: I received the product below to review in exchange for sharing my honest opinion.
On April 25th, the beloved citizens of Coal Valley are faced with turmoil as they await justice for the coal mining tragedy, just as new romance heats up on the frontier. Clueless as to what I’m talking about? Well the Hallmark Channel has a television show called “When Calls the Heart.” Season 1 wrapped up last year but its coming back on for a second season on April 25th. The original series from Hallmark Channel is a beloved frontier drama that stars some big stars including Lori Loughlin (“Full House,” “90210”), Erin Krakow (“Army Wives”), Daniel Lissing (“Last Resort”) and Jack Wagner (“The Bold and the Beautiful”). The show is inspired by the best-selling series by Janette Oke.
I honestly had no clue this show existed as I don’t watch much live television but luckily I was able to catch up on Season 1 with the 10 DVD Collectors Edition set. I love when I can have a marathon with a show to catch up, especially before the next season comes out. While I haven’t made it through the whole first season yet, it is a show that I find myself looking forward to the next episode of. Being a Hallmark Channel showI like that I don’t have to worry about my kids walking in and seeing anything inappropriate as the show is wholesome.
When Calls the Heart” tells the captivating story of Elizabeth Thatcher (Erin Krakow), a young teacher accustomed to her high society life, who receives her first classroom assignment in Coal Valley, a small coal mining town where life is simple, but often fraught with challenges. Lori Loughlin plays Abigail Stanton, a wife and mother whose husband, the foreman of the mine, along with a dozen other miners, has just been killed in an explosion. The newly widowed women find their faith is tested when they must go to work in the mines to keep a roof over their heads.
Elizabeth charms most everyone in Coal Valley, except Constable Jack Thornton (Daniel Lissing) who believes Thatcher’s wealthy father has doomed the lawman’s career by insisting he be assigned in town to protect the shipping magnate’s daughter. Living in a 19th century coal town, Elizabeth will have to learn the ways of the frontier if she wishes to thrive in the rural west on her own.
The series is inspired by Janette Oke’s bestselling book series about the Canadian West, and reunites Oke with Executive Producer and Director, Michael Landon, Jr.
Like I said I had never watched the show before nor had I read the book series but this show is a primetime show. The characters have struggles, fall in love, and go about their everyday business all in a small town from the 19th century. I like that it is not a typical drama set in today’s world, it features a simpler society in the rural west. The story line features a high society woman who has to live in conditions she is not used to, women who become widows but work a man’s job to survive, a spiteful sheriff and so much more. I like that I can put the show on while I working on my laptop and just unwind, it is not a show you need to really worry about missing anything significant. The show does have a plot though in each episode and it kept me engaged, I will definitely be tuning into season 2!
Hallmark Channel’s “When Calls the Heart” Season 2 Premiere – premieres Saturday, April 25th / Trials of the Heart (TWO–HOUR EVENT)
Elizabeth and Jack are closer than ever after their first kiss and Jack gains a new understanding of Elizabeth’s high-society family life. Abigail confronts Bill about a shocking discovery that could put their romantic future on hold and the mining disaster trial takes a surprising turn when a shocking witness is called to the stand.
BUY IT: Check out When Calls the Heart: Complete Season 1
TUNE IN: Don’t forget to tune in on Saturdays for “When Calls the Heart” on the Hallmark Channel
WIN IT: (1) US winner will receive the DVD “When Calls the Heart” Series Complete Season 1
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Cricket Sosa says
I’ve heard of this show but never watched it I want to though.
Trisha McKee says
I do occasionally watch the Hallmark channel but have never heard of this show.
Sand says
Yes, I watch the hallmark channel all the time!
Kristen H. says
Yes, I have heard of this show and have seen it a few times. I also watch the Hallmark channel frequently. Thanks for the fantastic opportunity to win!
eguiver Yol says
Heard of it , never seen it
Faye Gates says
I have never heard of this, my sister loves it!
Frank P says
Have not heard of this show yet.
Sarah Hall says
I love the Hallmark channel and have watched this show so I really hope I win this.
Susan Smith says
Yes I have both heard of this series and I have watched it,
Lesley F says
I do watch the show every week!
John Herman says
We haven’t seen this but I am sure we would.
Jennifer Herman says
I haven’ seen it but I want to
Gloria says
I love the show, but I haven’t seen any of the first season
Jerry says
We have watched the series. very good
Lisa V. says
I have heard of it. My aunt watches it.
Lisa Ann says
This is one of my favorite shows
philip halter says
I watch the Hallmark Show
Stephanie Larison says
I’ve heard it’s really good, something clean the whole family can enjoy. I haven’t seen it yet, tho. I’ll have to check it out.
Robin Abrams says
I have not seen this show. It looks good
Erica B. says
I have heard of it.
Paula Michele Hafner says
I love the Hallmark channel and have a slight addiction to their movies. My daughter loves this show as does my Mom.
Anita says
I’ve always wanted to watch this show, but I don’t get the channel. I’m excited about the chance to win the season set.
Sheryl says
I enjoy the movies and serices on the Hallmark Channel. I can’t wait till Cedar Cove comes back. I watch “When Calls the Heart” every Saturday at 8pm.
ken ohl says
my wife loves the hallmark channel she has never seen this show however
darby says
I have heard of it but not seen it!
Danielle G says
I have never seen this show, but a friend of mine absolutely loves it, so I would love to win this!
xty cruz says
No, I have not heard of it yet but this sounds interesting.
Beth says
I just started watching it this season. I missed the whole first season.
Daniel M says
nope haven’t heard of the show
vera wilson says
It’s a very good series and I enjoy the Hallmark Channel.
P. J. says
I was able to watch a few episodes last year during the Comcast watch-a-thon when the first season was available free for one week. I really enjoyed it, and would love to watch the episodes I didn’t see, and re-watch the ones that I did see. It is a great series to add to my collection, which includes little house on the prairie and the waltons. When calls the heart is a high priced set, so winning it would be very exciting.
Ingrid Jackson says
I have heard of this show and plan to watch it on the Hallmark Channel.
Kristin Goodson says
I have not heard of this show until now! It actually looks really good and I’m sure my mom would love to watch this show with me. Thanks!
Tamara Ackley says
Thank you so very much for the entry! Have a Nice Day!
Terra Heck says
I haven’t heard of this show until just recently. I watch the Hallmark Channel once in a while. Thanks.
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Heather! says
No, I have not heard of it before now. I don’t watch the Hallmark Channel (not sure we get it, even).
megan Tilley says
I have never heard of it but it looks good!
Nancy Luebke says
I’m not sure I’ve heard of it but it looks to be a good family show. I like those kind of shows for my family.
Leela says
I haven’t watched either.
sarah s says
I have enjoyed The Hallmark channels movies and series. I saw the first two episodes but have discontinued cable so I haven’t had the chance to continue the series but I enjoyed what I did see.
Donna Cheatle says
I”ve never seen this show, but it looks like something I’d like
Robert Tschinkel says
yes I have both heard of this series and I have watched it, it’s another example of good family entertainment on Hallmark channel
Mary Rutter says
I like watching the Hallmark Channel
latanya says
I have heard of this show, but I have not watched it
Kate says
Yes, can’t wait for season 2 to start tonight, loved it & the books!
Daniel Thornton says
I have not heard the show.
Kelley H says
I never heard about this series until now but will definitely looking to see the second season.
Cheryl Abdelnour says
Yes, I have watched seanon1 and I loved. It’s a great family series.
Ria Andrews says
I haven’t heard of it, I do watch the hallmark channel on occasion, but usually just when I have heard of a movie that is gonna be playing on the channel.
Andrea Williams says
We watch Hallmark sometimes, but I did not know they had a series about this.
michelle k. says
No, I haven’t heard of this show, I don’t watch the Hallmark channel
blyskalp says
Great keep up the good work.
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never watched,never heard of it..thanks
Vicky D says
I really like the Hallmark Channel.
vickie Couturier says
yes ive watched it and loved it
Marty C. says
I haven’t heard of the show. My history OCD is a little bothered that the women in the publicity photo for the show are wearing their hair in a style no adult woman of that time would have left the house in.
Vicki Wurgler says
no I have never heard of this show
Kim Hampton says
I have heard of the show, but I can’t watch the Hallmark Channel because I don’t have cable.
Sharon Kaminski says
I have heard of this show and would love to watch it. I do not watch the hallmark channel.
Emilee Reynolds says
Yes, I’ve watched the series and love it.
Adrienne gordon says
I havent heard of it until now
Sue E says
I have not heard of this show, but this series has actors that I like & it kind of reminds me of The Waltons or Little House on the Prairie.
Rebecca Xavier says
I do not have the Hallmark channel, and I would love to watch the series.
Jackie says
I do watch the Hallmark Channel. I’ve seen a couple of episodes, but not all of them. I enjoyed what I watched.
Rebecca Orr says
I have not heard of this show but it looks good. I do occasionally watch The Hallmark Channel.
DEBIJOT says
I have heard of this show, but have not watched it.
rebecca day says
I have not heard of the show
bill norris says
I watch the channel
patricia says
I love Hallmark movies. They always have a good message.
lana simanovicki says
I have heard of this show but never seen it
Karen says
I’ve heard of this series, but we don’t have cable so I can’t watch it. It looks so interesting, though. I’d love to binge-watch it on DVD! 😉
Bernie W says
I have not watched this show but I do watch the Hallmark channel from time to time. Thanks for the giveaway. I hope that I win.