The spinoff seriesWhen Hope Callshas had a long and complicated path to the small screen, and here’s everything to know about the show’s season 2 return. Spinning off from the Hallmark Channel seriesWhen Calls the Heart,When Hope Callsconcerns two sisters living in a Western Canadian town in the 1910s. While trying to rebuild their relationship, the orphaned sisters must also try to build bonds within the rugged frontier city of Brookfield. Rife with soft romance andHallmark’s family-friendly drama,When Hope Callsis the perfect extension of the Janette Oke novels that inspired the franchise.
Season 1 ofWhen Hope Callswas a hit in 2019, and it was renewed for a second season. However, it would be more than two years before season 2 arrived, and a two-part Christmas special set the stage for what was to be the sophomore outing. More than three years have passed since the first two episodes aired, and the series promises eight more. With cast shakeups, a move to a new network, and a lengthy wait,When Hope Callsseason 2 is one of the most beleaguered installments in TV history, but it’s finally arriving soon.
When Hope Calls Season 2 Latest News
The Season 2 Release Date Is Finally Announced
When Hope Calls Season 2 Release Date
The Season Technically Started In 2021
After proving itself to be a smash-hit spinoff,When Hope Callswas actually renewed for a second season all the way back in 2021 after more than a year of waiting. The renewal came only a few months beforeseason 2 technically started with the premiere of a two-part Christmas special in December 2021. Things would go silent for years as the spinoff languished in limbo and was seemingly never going to return. Now,Great American Family has scheduled the season 2 premiere for June 25, 2025, but the episode can be viewed three days earlier on Pure Flix.
“A Country Christmas, Part One” and “Part Two” debuted on August 01, 2025.
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When Hope Calls Season 2 Cast Details
Some Newcomers & One Major Departure
Though it happened several years ago at this point, the cast ofWhen Hope Callsseason 2 is going to be quite different from its predecessor thanks to the departure of Jocelyn Hudon as one half of the orphaned sisters, Grace Bennett. Grace left for London in the season 1 finale, and the Christmas specials confirmed that she was staying across the pond. Greg Hovanessian’s Chuck Stewart also left town following Grace’s departure. This thinned the ensemble somewhat, though it also opened the door for new arrivals as well.
Alongside returning stars like Morgan Kohan as Lillian Walsh, and Ryan-James Hatanaka as Gabe,season 2’s Christmas specials also introducedFull Housestar Lori Loughlin as Abigail Stanton. Loughlin previously played the role of Stanton in the seriesWhen Calls the Heart, and her return isWhen Hope Callswas her first on-screen appearance followingthe 2019 college admissions bribery scandaland her subsequent arrest. She isn’t the only newcomer, and Cindy Busby is cast as Nora, while Christopher Russell portrays a mountie named Michael.
When Hope Calls Season 2 Story Details
What’s Next For The Town Of Brookfield?
Brookfield has a new constable from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and it’s unclear how Michael will fit into the town’s dynamic
The Christmas specials may not have done much to move the plot along, but they did introduce Abigail Stanton and her immediate positive impact. This will likely continue in the bulk of season 2 as she helps out with the orphans and gives Lillian assistance following the departure of her sister, Grace, to London.Season 2 will also likely fully explore Lillian’s reaction to losing her sister once again, and she’ll no doubt feel somewhat fragile considering her upbringing. This gives Brookfield an opportunity to rally around her once again.
On top of that, Brookfield has a new constable from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and it’s unclear how Michael will fit into the town’s dynamic. Season 2 also opens the door for more characters to take center stage, and one season was simply not enough to establish the fascinating town of Brookfield during the last days of the Wild West in Canada.
Beneath the town drama, the relationship between Lillian and Gabriel is the heart of the show, and it’s expected that they’ll hit a few bumps along the way. While nothing too serious should happen,When Hope Callsseason 2 is expected to deliver much of the same cozy drama that was found in season 1 and the Christmas specials. As long as the show can find itself on a consistent schedule, the spinoff could become just as successful as its predecessor.
When Hope Calls
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When Hope Calls follows sisters Lillian and Grace as they establish an orphanage in the 1916 Western town of Brookfield. They navigate the tensions between cattle ranchers and the town’s development, seeking romance and happiness while facing challenges in caring for the children.
