Hallmark Channel officially renewed When Calls the Heart season 8, but its arrival remains unsure at the moment. The current global health situation may slow down the production of the series since cast and crew members won't be able to start working immediately.
Most shows from different networks halted their production because of the COVID-19 pandemic. No scripted TV shows are filming at the moment, with some confirming their delays. So, even though When Calls the Heart season 8 has been officially renewed, it may not come anytime soon.
The series usually starts filming in the summer, typically in July or August. The writers may still get the story done and the script can be ready when the production begins. But then, some things could get complicated for the upcoming installment.
For instance, the show films in British Columbia and the production depends on the situation of the state. And even though things get better in the location, the series still faces other challenges. Additional safety precautions are needed, and the American cast and crew may not be able to cross the border as well.
But if ever When Calls the Heart season 8 starts filming in the fall, there won't be too many delays as to when it will come back. Usually, the Christmas Special episode airs first, and then it will be followed by the actual season. What viewers need to do now is to wait for its official arrival.
Meanwhile, there are also behind-the-scenes changes in the upcoming installment. Previously, executive producer Brian Bird and lead star Erin Krakow revealed via Twitter that John Tinker is on board as the new head writer and showrunner.
Although When Calls the Heart season 8 will have a new showrunner, that doesn't mean the story will also change. The new installment likely picks up the events that happened in season 7 finale, featuring Elizabeth's complicated love life and the aftermath of the shooting.
Elizabeth, Lucas, and Nathan's love triangle may be further explored in the upcoming season. This particular storyline is one of the interesting parts of the series. What happened in season 7 finale may have impacted where Elizabeth's heart lies, especially since Nathan was almost shot.
When Calls the Heart season 8 will also feature the aftermath of the shooting incident. There are a lot of questions that needed to be answered when it comes to this specific storyline. It's yet to be seen how this incident affects the lives of other characters.
