When Hope Calls centers around sisters Lillian (Morgan Kohan) and Grace (Jocelyn Hudon) who open an orphanage in the 1916 Western town of Brookfield. As the two are caught between the traditions of cattle ranchers and the ambitions of a growing town, they strive to find romance and happiness while overcoming the challenges of helping the children in their care. Throughout their journey, they discover community, acceptance and love as they create the family they always longed to have. Viewers will recognize Kohan and Hudon who first appeared as their characters in the 2018 When Calls The Heart holiday movie, “The Great Christmas Blessing.”
The cast also includes R.J. Hatanaka as Gabriel, the Brookfield Mountie who catches Lillian’s eye; Greg Hovanessian as Chuck, the ranch hand vying for Grace’s heart; and Wendy Crewson as Tess, Chuck’s mother and up until recent events, a longtime family friend of Lillian’s.
“When Hope Calls” is exclusively available on Hallmark Movies Now beginning August 30.
Episode 1: New Hope
Reunited sisters, Lillian and Grace encounter resistance against their just-open Orphanage from the townspeople. Having recently returned to town, Constable Gabriel reacquaints himself with neighbors. The town unites together despite potential danger when disaster strikes.
Episode 2: From the Ashes
Grace and Lillian welcome Rosemary and Lee Coulter from Hope Valley. Nurse Maggie Parsons arrives in town. Tess’s tumultuous history with Lillian’s family complicates things and she continues to feud with one of her neighbors over missing livestock.
Episode 3: Out of the Past
New evidence points Gabriel toward a suspect in the town fire” leading him to hunt for a fugitive. Grace takes a second job to make money for the orphanage, hoping to use the funds to help make the lives of the children in her care better than hers was growing up. Lillian tries to mend fences with Tess. Maggie settles into her job at the infirmary.
Episode 4: Lost and Found
Lillian searches for an orphan’s family member. Gabriel meets face to face with the bank robber who tried to kill him. Grace and Chuck grow closer but Tess orchestrates a scenario to extinguish their romantic spark. Maggie helps Joe with an old shoulder injury.
Episode 5: A House United
Lillian and Grace are put to the test when a government worker arrives to inspect the orphanage and question Grace’s past. Tess pauses her endeavor to buy a truck when Ronnie needs her help.
Episode 6: The Search
When a train robber is spotted near Brookfield, Lillian and Grace must do everything in their power to keep the orphans safe. Nathan Grant visits. Tess interviews canididates for a new foreman. Maggie makes an interesting discovery at the infirmary.
Episode 7: Surprise
Lillian is determined to surprise Grace on her birthday but has to overcome the biggest obstacle of all – Grace! Meanwhile Chuck takes one of the orphans, Fred, under his wing at the ranch. Gabriel pursues a witness to the bank robbery.
Episode 8: About a Girl
A friend from Grace’s past encourages Grace to follower her dream of moving to New York, while chuck urges her to stay. Lillian locates Helen’s grandfather. Gabriel’s investigation into the suspected bank fraud raises questions about how Ronnie funded his hotel.
Episode 9: House in Order
Lillian sets off on a mission to clear her father from blame over the town’s bridge collapse. Grace and Chuck’s relationship hits a rough patch. Gabriel continues his investigation into the bank fraud and enlists the help of Hope Valley’s Constable Nathan Grant.
Episode 10: Where Hope Goes
Danger is afoot when criminals arrive in Brookefield to wrap up loose ends.
Will There Be a Season 2 of ‘When Hope Calls’? Cast Reveal What They’d Like to See Happen on the Show
For Hearties who are missing their favorite show, When Hope Calls has been a welcome distraction. The streaming-only series (available on Hallmark Movies Now) is set in the same universe as When Hope Calls, and though it features all-new characters and storylines, some familiar faces from Hope Valley sometimes stop by.
The first season of When Hope Calls wraps up on October 25, with an episode titled “Where Hope Goes.” In that episode, criminals arrive in Brookfield to wrap up loose ends – which includes targeting innocent people. Gabriel (Ryan-James Hatanaka) and Nathan (Kevin McGarry) are worried the suspects will target Lillian (Morgan Kohan), while the criminals turn to Tess (Wendy Crewson) for help covering their tracks. Meanwhile, Grace (Jocelyn Hudon) is preparing to travel across the Atlantic with Helen (Riley O’Donnell) to meet her grandfather, but is worried about leaving while she’s in an argument with Chuck (Greg Hovanessian).
Is ‘When Hope Calls’ renewed for season 2?
So far, Hallmark has not made an announcement about whether When Hope Calls will get a second season.
While fans who’ve watched the show seem to have enjoyed it, many Hearties are frustrated that the only way to see the episodes is to purchase a Hallmark Movies Now subscription for $5.99 a month. However, supporters of the series are eager to see it return.
“Season 2 will be even better… and please make it more than 10 episodes,”
