Hope Valley: 1874 - a Hallmark Plus Streaming Series Starring Bethany Joy Lenz, Benjamin Ayres, and Jill Hennessy

New Drama Series: Hope Valley: 1874

Streaming: Hallmark+

Premiere Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

*Future new episodes drop on Thursdays

Storyline via Hallmark: Showcasing themes of perseverance and romance, this series explores the journey of a mother as she discovers a new chapter in her life as she helps forge what starts out as a collection of isolated settlers into a small, close-knit community during the rugged and hopeful Pioneer Era. This prequel to Hallmark’s historical drama series, When Calls the Heart, will take viewers back in time to follow the early settlers of the community that will one day become the beloved frontier town of Hope Valley.

Episode 1:

In 1874, Rebecca Clarke travels with her 11-year-old daughter to the Canadian frontier in search of a new life. When she realizes the boardinghouse she purchased is not as advertised, she has no choice but to accept help from local rancher Tom Moore.

I hope many of you can enjoy Hope Valley: 1874 on Hallmark+!

I’m planning to renew my streaming subscription so I can enjoy this new series right away! I just can’t resist a good frontier drama! I’m far too excited to wait for it to eventually make its way to the Hallmark Channel.

Please share in comments below - if you're planning to watch, too!

See streaming options through Amazon Prime or Hallmark+. (Use the code HVHALFOFF for a limited time - for 50% off an annual subscription)

Blessings to you all,

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New Key Art for "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" Released + Premiere Date Change

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Great American Family released this new poster today for "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" Season 3!

The key art features Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell in the forefront with other cast members featured in the frames - Jesse Hutch, Sarah Fisher, Trevor Donovan, Hanneke Talbot, Jon McLaren, Jillian Murray, and Nick Bateman.

I also wanted to mention that there has been a slight change in the premiere date on Great American Family. It was originally announced that the series would air on Saturday, but like Crossroad Springs, it has been moved to Sunday nights, with the first episode airing on Easter Sunday.

Premiere Date - TV: Sunday, April 5th at 8/7c on Great American Family and GFam+

Premiere Date - Streaming: Thursday, April 2nd on Great American Pure Flix

There will be six episodes in "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" Season 3 - airing on Great American Family from April 5th (Easter) to May 10th (Mother's Day)

Stay tuned for more details on each episode.

Season 3 is almost here!

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*images via: Great American Media

When Hope Calls
Season 2 Streaming

🎄✨ Jillian Murray and Brett Varvel Film New Great American Family Christmas Movie

( screeenshot via: Brett Varvel Instagram Stories ) 

Two well known Great American Family actors recently shared some exciting news!

A new Christmas Movie is in the works for 2026 starring Jillian Murray ("Chasing Christmas") and Brett Varvel ("County Rescue").

Both stars took to social media to share some fun videos of the behind-the-scenes action - tagging each other and Great American Family. I posted these videos below.

The title for this movie is currently unknown, but it appears they are filming at the production location in Buffalo, New York, where they have been experiencing a very snowy blizzard - the perfect time and feel for creating a Christmas movie!

A very special thank you to all of my friends who messaged me to be sure I heard about this movie!

I hope you all enjoy these videos:

May Your Day Be

Merry & Bright!

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✨This Weekend on TV: NEW Nelly Knows Mystery, When Calls the Heart, and Crossroad Springs

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The weekend is here again, friends! 

It's almost Spring! 🌷✨

I hope this lovely mid-March weekend finds you all doing well and enjoying a little relaxation!

I’m especially excited for the all-new Nelly Knows Mystery starring two of my favorites, Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith! Sleuthing is always intriguing and fascinating... but it’s even more delightful when the movie stars such a fun and charming duo!

Meanwhile, When Calls the Heart is airing a new episode that centers on the big trial over who started the fire. With just one episode left after this, the suspense is building! Let’s hope Christopher Gowan makes his way back to Hope Valley to testify.

And over on Crossroad Springs, Maggie, James, and the town prepare for a special open mic night at the Daisy Mae Café to support the new Cowboy Church. This gathering brings many from the community together, even Daniel Newman, through music, fellowship, and faith! 🎶

See all the details below...


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Saturday, March 14, 2026:

Nelly Knows Mysteries:

All Manners of Murder

Storyline: Nelly and Detective Michael set out to solve the murder of a guest while at a lavish dinner.

Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners of Murder

Premieres Saturday, March 14, 2026:

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery

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Sunday, March 15, 2026:

When Calls the Heart

Season 13 - Episode 11

Season 13, Episode 11 - Trials and Trails and Tribulations

Storyline: The day of the long-awaited trial arrives for Bill and Nathan. Lucas contemplates his future.

When Calls the Heart

Season 13 - Episode 11

Premieres Sunday, March 15, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, March 15, 2026:

Crossroad Springs

Season 1 - Episode 8

Episode 8 - The Divine Search:
James, Maggie, and Janie set up an open mic night at the Daisy Mae Café to get the word out about the new Cowboy Church, Janet struggles with her new boss at the clinic, Daniel discovers an unexpected surprise on the Newman ranch, and Willis searches the Hamilton land for an underground water source.

Crossroad Springs

Season 1 - Episode 8

Premieres Sunday, March 15, 2026

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Have a wonderful, 

peaceful weekend, everyone!

Blessings to you all,

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SHINING GOD'S LIGHT:

"For there is nothing covered 

that will not be revealed, 

nor hidden 

that will not be known."

Luke 12:2 (NKJV)

🎄 Candace Cameron Bure’s Second Christmas Movie for 2026 Revealed - 'One More Christmas'

image via: Great American Media

Exciting Christmas movie news, everyone!

Great American Media revealed today - exclusively through Us Weekly - that Candace Cameron Bure is currently filming her second Christmas movie for Great American Family titled One More Christmas!

Candace previously filmed a third movie in the Home Sweet Christmas franchise with Cameron Mathison back in December (right at Christmastime!) titled A Sweet Christmas Anniversary.

Candace’s co-star in One More Christmas is Jonathan Scarfe, whom many of you may recognize from the Hallmark movies Angel of Christmas and Love on the Air.

Here’s the storyline for One More Christmas - shared by Us Weekly:

“In the film, Candace Cameron Bure and Jonathan Scarfe play exes, Anna and James Campbell, who’ve been divorced for five years and have a ‘carefully managed truce for the sake of their children.’

When their daughter invites the entire family to meet her serious boyfriend over Christmas at her grandparents’ rustic Smoky Mountain cabin, the former couple reluctantly agrees. Arriving a day early to avoid awkwardness, Anna is surprised to find James has the same idea. But when the worst ice storm in a decade traps them in the mountains with no way out, the exes are forced to confront the history they share — and the possibility that their story may not be finished after all.”

I’m so excited about this one! It sounds heartfelt and cozy!

Are you excited, too? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Please share in the comments.

Have a Merry Day!

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