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New Prequel Reveals Hope Valley's Early Days
2 Feb
Summary
- Hope Valley: 1874, a prequel, will debut on Hallmark+ in March.
- The series explores the town's origins before its known history.
- It is the second spinoff from the popular When Calls the Heart franchise.

Hallmark's "When Calls the Heart" franchise is expanding with a new prequel series titled "Hope Valley: 1874." This new show is set to premiere on Hallmark+ on March 21. The series will explore the origins of the town, years before the events of the original "When Calls the Heart," focusing on settlers building their lives.
"Hope Valley: 1874" marks the second spinoff from the popular franchise, following "When Hope Calls." The prequel aims to provide extensive world-building, revealing secrets and showcasing life in the region during an earlier era. The series stars Bethany Joy Lenz, Benjamin Ayres, and Jill Hennessy, promising a blend of hope, romance, and drama.
The prequel consists of eight episodes. Meanwhile, new episodes of "When Calls the Heart" Season 13 are currently airing on Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on the Hallmark Channel, with a special episode airing Saturday at 10 p.m. ET this week.




