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Hallmark Expands Universe with 'Hope Valley: 1874' Prequel

12/13/2025

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Hallmark Channel is expanding its When Calls the Heart universe with a new prequel series titled Hope Valley: 1874.
The cast includes Bethany Joy Lenz, Benjamin Ayres, and Jill Hennessy.
Production will begin in Vancouver next week.
The series follows Rebecca Clarke as she travels from Chicago to the Western Canadian frontier with her daughter.
It will premiere on Hallmark+ in March 2026, while the original series returns for its 13th season in January 2026.

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Story summary

Hallmark Channel is expanding its When Calls the Heart universe with a new prequel series titled Hope Valley: 1874.
The cast includes Bethany Joy Lenz, Benjamin Ayres, and Jill Hennessy.
Production will begin in Vancouver next week.
The series follows Rebecca Clarke as she travels from Chicago to the Western Canadian frontier with her daughter.
It will premiere on Hallmark+ in March 2026, while the original series returns for its 13th season in January 2026.