Since we are just about THREE weeks away (as of THIS SUNDAY!) until the Season 2 premiere of "When Hope Calls" on Great American Family on Sunday, April 6th, I figured it would be the perfect moment to address the THREE most frequently asked questions about the show.
Before I share those questions, though, I couldn't resist sharing above the new "When Hope Calls" Season 2 poster Great American Family released yesterday, especially since I know many of you are just as excited as I am about the new season!
The actors and actresses featured in the poster are Cindy Busby, Christopher Russell, Wendy Crewson, Hannake Talbot, Sarah Fisher, Jon McClaren, and Nick Bateman.
(Reminder: For those of you who stream on Pure Flix, you'll be able to watch early on Thursday, April 3rd!)
Alright, let's take a closer look into the three most popular questions I've come across regarding "When Hope Calls." I'll do my best to provide answers for each one.
The first question is...
Where can I watch Season 1 of "When Hope Calls"?
* Season 1 of "When Hope Calls" can be streamed through Hallmark+ - *click here for details* (The service currently offers a 7-day free trial).
* Amazon Prime also offers a low price to Buy Season 1 to stream - *click here for details*.
* Or if you prefer, the first season of "When Hope Calls" is also available on DVD through Amazon - *click here for details*.
* The Christmas episodes of "When Hope Calls," which are considered to be the first two episodes of Season 2, can be streamed through Great American Pure Flix - *click here for details*. (The service currently offers a 7-day free trial for new members)
The 2nd most asked question...
Will Great American Family air Season 1 of "When Hope Calls" before airing Season 2?
* Unfortunately, Great American Family doesn't have the rights to the first season of "When Hope Calls" at this time. The show originally premiered on Hallmark's streaming platform before being broadcast on the Hallmark Channel. Currently, the only way to view the first season of "When Hope Calls" is through Hallmark+, unless, of course, an agreement is eventually reached between the networks.
* Great American Family does own the rights to their two Christmas episodes that start off season 2. This means there's a chance they might air those episodes before the April premiere, so let's be sure to keep an eye on the schedule!
The third most asked question...
Will any of the actors from the first season of "When Hope Calls" be making a return for season two?
The answer to that is... YES! Among the new characters seen in the poster above, you will also see several familiar faces in season two.
Actors returning include:
Morgan Kohan
Ryan-James Hatanaka
Kalinka Petrie
Wendy Crewson
Jefferson Brown
Hanneke Talbot
Neil Crone
Elizabeth Saunders
Note: Some of the actors from season 1 will be in limited episodes in season two, while others are returning for the entire season.
Jon McClaren is one of the new actors; however, he will be playing the role of Sam Tremblay, previously portrayed by Marshall Williams in season one and in the Christmas episodes.
Behind-the-scenes promo:
Have a Blessed Weekend, Everyone!
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thanks for the info. -Maria
ReplyDeleteYes, Jefferson Brown, who played Joe Moody in the first season of "When Hope Calls", is returning for Season 2, which premiered on Great American Family on December 18, 2021.
ReplyDeleteHere's a more detailed breakdown:
Character: Jefferson Brown played Joe Moody, the general store owner, in the first season of "When Hope Calls".
Season 2: He is reprising his role for the second season, which premiered on Great American Family on December 18, 2021.
Season 3: Season 3 will premiere on April 6, 2025
Show Overview: "When Hope Calls" is a historical drama series set in 1916 Brookfield, a fictional small Western prairie town, inspired by Janette Oke's novels.
Other Cast Members: The series stars Morgan Kohan, Jocelyn Hudon, Ryan-James Hatanaka, Greg Hovanessian, Wendy Crewson, Hanneke Talbot, and Jefferson Brown.
Where to Watch: The show now airs on Great American Family.
Thanks Net!
ReplyDeletethanks for the update
ReplyDeleteHi! In the Hoopla library app (not to be confused with the Libby app), in addition to individual movies, books, etc., my library also includes a section called BingePasses. You can check out various BingePasses for entire collections of streaming content. There are several different ones available to me, including one for Hallmark+. I can borrow (check out) the Hallmark+ BingePass for 7 days at a time for free with my library card through the Hoopla app and get total access to all of the Hallmark+ content the same as if I had a subscription to it. I don’t need an account for Hallmark+ to access it—the login and access is totally through the Hoopla app. Once the 7 days are up, it is “returned”, but I can re-borrow it over and over. It’s worth checking to see if your library includes this in the Hoopla app! And a tip—it’s best to borrow through Hoopla early in the day. Once your library has loaned out its contracted limit of materials each day, no more borrows are allowed until after midnight for the next day. I was super surprised to see mine carried the Hallmark+ BingePass! I have used it without any problems and hope they keep it well into the future!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's amazing! I've never heard of that before. Thanks for sharing, Pam!
DeleteDoes anyone know how to access it on Roku? When I got the hoopla app on my Roku tv, I can see other bingepasses but not Hallmark.
~Kaitlyn
Pam, I so appreciate you sharing your experience with the Hoopla app with us! It sounds so good, and I know many here are also saying how much they love it, too!
DeleteI'm sure this will be helpful information for many - thank you! :)
Hi Kaitlyn, if you are seeing other BingePasses, but not the Hallmark+ one, I’m guessing it’s likely that your library is choosing not to offer that one. I think it’s up to each library what they do and don’t contract to offer. Maybe keep an eye out in case it appears for you in the future.
DeleteHoopla has been so great!! I’ve enjoyed watching Hallmark + without paying anything!! I have to watch something the next day, but that doesn’t bother me. 😊
DeleteHi, Pam! I looked into it a bit further, and it looks like the Hallmark+ bingepass is available to me on my chromebook laptop and phone, but not on the roku hoopla app. But nothing that plugging an hdmi cord into my TV and chromebook doesn't fix! Now I can watch on my TV. Thanks so much for sharing about this! I am super excited🥰
DeleteThank you for these links, Net. We are going to start streaming season 1 this week. I remember the episodes somewhat but some of my kids were younger then and don’t remember it all. Christie
ReplyDeleteI've noticed that Trevor Donovan isn't usually mentioned in these kind of posts. He won't be in the whole season 2?
ReplyDeleteTrevor Donovan has only 2 Episodes on When Hope Calls: Season 2
DeleteI’m watching County Rescue: Season 2
ReplyDeleteWhen Hope Calls: Season 2
Catching up with Nick
Nick Bateman’s character is Wyatt Parker who runs Lawrence Ranch
Hannah’s Uncle Ray
I’m watching Journey to Christmas
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Catching up with Christopher
Christopher Russell
Constable Michael Fletcher
Just f.y.i. some public libraries offer Hoopla which gives access to Hallmark plus free (a week access) then you have to check it out again when it expires. I was able to watch season 1 of When Hope Calls that way.
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