‘When Calls The Heart’ Renewed For Season 10 By Hallmark

When Calls the Heart has been renewed by the Hallmark Channel for a tenth season, recruiting a brand new showrunner to help oversee the hit series.

Supergirl producer Lindsay Sturman, who has written and produced for 15 years in the industry, will take over as showrunner.

“When Calls the Heart continues to push the limits as to what we can achieve with this show,” said Lisa Hamilton Daly, Executive Vice President, Programming, Crown Media Family Networks in a statement. “There are many more stories still to be told about the lives of the beloved characters in this series and we cannot wait for everyone at home to tune in to see what unfolds.”

According to Deadline, Season 9 of the hit drama had impressive viewership, with the season finale earning the title of most watched of the season in homes (2.6 million), and among women 18+ (2.3 million) and total viewers (3.1 million) on a Live+3 basis. The show overall was this year’s most-watched original scripted series on ad-supported cable in homes (2.4 million), and among women 18+ (2.2 million) and total viewers (2.9 million).

After 12 episodes, the season had also secured an impressive 8.6 million unique total viewers.

“We are also excited to welcome to the family our new showrunner, Lindsay Sturman, who brings her immense talent to the show,” said Laurie Ferneau, Senior Vice President, Development, Crown Media Family Networks in a statement.

“I am thrilled that When Calls the Heart is coming back for a tenth season,” said Erin Krakow, series star and executive producer. “With our amazing cast, crew, and talented writers, we can look forward to more adventures, laughs, tears, and stories of romance throughout the community of Hope Valley. We are so excited for all the viewers, especially the Hearties, to continue this journey with us!”

Brad Krevoy, Michael Landon Jr., Brian Bird, Lindsay Sturman, Eric Jarboe, Erin Krakow, Jimmy Townsend, Susie Belzberg, Michael Shepard, Vicki Sotheran and Greg Malcolm are executive producers. Derek Thompson, Peter DeLuise, Elizabeth Stewart, Neill Fearnley and Amanda Phillips are co-executive producers. Vicki Sotheran and Greg Malcolm also serve as producers.

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Stream When Calls The Heart on Hallmark Channel