When Calls the Heart season 8 is officially happening on Hallmark Channel, but details about it remain scarce at the moment. It can be noted there is a one year gap between the sixth and seventh installment, and now, it looks like the wait for the next season would be longer than the usual.
In a video, series star Erin Krakow confirmed When Calls the Heart season 8 is officially happening on Hallmark Channel. The actress shared the news with a heartfelt message and thanked everyone for watching the series. She then noted they're coming back next year, which is in 2021.
But although this is delighting news to many, there are still uncertainties when it comes to its arrival. There could be a Christmas special, yet there are other factors that needed to consider. For instance, it's still uncertain when the series can start filming.
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, most shows from different networks shut down their production. Right now, no scripted TV shows are filming, with some of them being delayed. So, while When Calls the Heart season 8 has been already renewed, its arrival may not come anytime soon.
But if ever the series could go back filming in fall, then the new installment may premiere with its usual schedule in 2021. Some details about the future of the series might be revealed, but for now, the show's top priority is everyone's health and safety.
As for what we can expect in When Calls the Heart season 8, there could be more of Elizabeth, Lucas, and Nathan's stories coming. Nathan was almost shot in the season 7 finale and this incident could likely impact where Elizabeth's heart lies.
The aftermath of the shooting incident may be further explored in the next season, largely because not everything has been answered within this particular storyline. But apart from this, other character arcs should be addressed as well.
Meanwhile, the season 7 finale managed to generate a 0.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic, and 2.67 million live viewers. The episode was, reportedly, one of the most-watched non-Christmas Special episodes of the Hallmark Channel series ever.
The series continues building up more audiences over time, though it debuted several years ago. Most shows tend to lose their audience along the way, but this series remains steady. In addition, its popularity and ratings are just some of the reasons why the network renewed When Calls the Heart season 8.
