When you do not have cable, you miss out on some great programming like the Janette Oke’s series When Calls the Heart. The Hallmark series is based on Oke’s book series by the same name. On Saturday, April 25, the premiere of season two will be shown on the Hallmark Channel to the delight of fans.
Although I am an Oke fan, her stories always make me swoon; I must admit I was at a disadvantage, because I have not seen the first season of the show. If you are like me, there is an opportunity for you to see all of the episodes of season one { http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/when-calls-the-heart/season-1} before jumping into season two. A fee will apply, but it will allow you to be brought up to speed on some of the characters in the series. Another option is reading through the episodes { http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/when-calls-the-heart/season-1} in season one.
About the series:
The series is inspired by Janette Oke’s bestselling book series about the Canadian West. “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 coalmining 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 turn of the 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.
There are some familiar faces in season two with Jack Wagner (Bill Avery) and Lori Loughlin (Abigail Stanton), and Daniel Lissing (Jack Thorton) and Erin Krakow (Elizabeth Thatcher) if you have already been watching the series.
My daughter and I have watched several other Oke books that have been brought to the screen and When Calls the Heart is another one I would feel comfortable sharing with her. Oke’s story again manages to hit viewers right where it matters, which is in the heart for another sentimental love story.
If you like love and love to watch people in love, then tune in to the Hallmark Channel on Saturday, April 25 when the two-hour season premiere airs.
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