What is the series Hope Valley: 1874?
The all-new series Hope Valley: 1874 will premiere on March 21, 2026 exclusively on the streaming platform Hallmark+.
Is this show related to the Hallmark television series “When Calls the Heart?”
The show is an origin story set 36 years earlier than the time represented in Season 1 of “When Calls the Heart.”
Who stars in Hope Valley: 1874?
Bethany Joy Lenz (A Biltmore Christmas), Benjamin Ayres (The Santa Class) and Jill Hennessy (City on a Hill) star in the eight-episode series that takes place in 1874 and explores the early days of the settlement that later becomes Hope Valley.
What is the main storyline for Hope Valley: 1874?
Bethany Joy Lenz portrays Rebecca Clarke, who travels from her home city of Chicago to the Western Canadian frontier with her 11-year-old-daughter. But when her wagon breaks down, she has no choice but to accept help from local rancher and confirmed bachelor, Tom Moore (played by Benjamin Ayres). Despite Rebecca’s best intentions to remain unattached, the future she dreams of for her and her daughter along with the people she meets in this fledgling town – including the guarded Tom and tenacious pioneer woman Hattie Quinn (Jill Hennessy) – ultimately compel her to put down roots and make a fresh start.
What other themes and storylines are featured in Hope Valley: 1874?
The series will feature the adventurous ranchers, gold prospectors and early pioneers who worked together to navigate and embrace the changes of a new era and ultimately build a small, close-knit community in the rugged and hopeful pioneer era.
When will the show be available to stream?
Hope Valley: 1874 will begin streaming exclusively on Hallmark+ on March 21, 2026 with new episodes every Thursday beginning March 26th.
Where can I watch When Calls the Heart?
All seasons and episodes are streaming on Hallmark+.
What other notable stars appear in the show?
Roan Curtis (Firefly Lane) star as Hattie’s daughter, Olivia, and Lachlan Quarmby (Providence Falls) as Constable Alexander Vaughn, one of the first members of the newly created Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Has Bethany Joy Lenz starred in anything else for Hallmark?
Yes! You can find all the movies she has starred in here.
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