Series synopsis
When Hope Calls is an American drama television series that premiered on Great American Pure Flix on August 30, 2019. It was created by Alfonso H. Moreno. It stars Wendy Crewson, Neil Crone, Hanneke Talbot and Elizabeth Saunders.
Sisters Lillian and Grace open an orphanage in the 1916 Western town of Brookfield. Caught between the traditions of cattle ranchers and the ambitions of a growing town, the duo strive to find romance and happiness while overcoming the challenges of helping the children in their care.
Premise
Sisters Lillian and Grace open an orphanage in the 1916 Western town of Brookfield. Caught between the traditions of cattle ranchers and the ambitions of a growing town, the duo strive to find romance and happiness while overcoming the challenges of helping the children in their care.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Wendy Crewson as Tess Stewart
- Neil Crone as Ronnie Stewart
- Hanneke Talbot as Maggie Parsons
- Elizabeth Saunders as Eleanor Winters
- Morgan Kohan as Lillian Walsh
- Ryan-James Hatanaka as Gabriel Kinslow
- Ava Weiss as Mary Louise
- Jocelyn Hudon as Grace Bennett
Supporting cast
- Greg Hovanessian as Dr. Chuck Stewart
- Riley O'Donnell as Helen
- Jefferson Brown as Joe Moody
- Michael Copeman as Ken Newsome
- Liam MacDonald as Vincent
- Kate Moyer as Sophia
- Simon Webster as Fred
- Marshall Williams as Sam Tremblay
- Jon McLaren as Sam Tremblay
- Rob Stewart as Tom Clay
- Kalinka Pétrie as Lucie Clay
- Jonathan Potts as Ben Mendelson
Guest cast
- Jefferson Brown as Joe Moody
- Michael Copeman as Ken Newsome
- Liam MacDonald as Vincent
- Kate Moyer as Sophia
- Simon Webster as Fred
- Marshall Williams as Sam Tremblay
- Jon McLaren as Sam Tremblay
- Rob Stewart as Tom Clay
- Kalinka Pétrie as Lucie Clay
- Jonathan Potts as Ben Mendelson
- Kim Roberts as Pearl Mayfair
- Kyana Teresa as Debbie Mayfair
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 25 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | August 17, 2019 | August 17, 2019 |
| Season 1 | 10 | August 30, 2019 | October 25, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 8 | December 18, 2021 | May 11, 2025 |
| Season 3 | 6 | April 5, 2026 | May 10, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preview Special | August 17, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New Hope Sisters Lillian and Grace face disapproval when they establish an orphanage in the former's hometown. But when a fire breaks out, they're swept up in the community's effort to prevent the blaze from engulfing the town. |
August 30, 2019 |
| 2 |
From the Ashes Lillian rises to the defense of two of her boys when they become Constable Gabriel Kinslow's prime suspects in the investigation of the town fire. Rosemary and Lee Coulter come to Brookfield to help with reconstruction efforts. |
August 30, 2019 |
| 3 |
Out of the Past Lillian has to decide whether or not an old photograph will provide the means to mend fences with Tess Stewart. Meanwhile, Grace is blindsided when Chuck Stewart decides he can make life easier for her on her new job. |
September 6, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Country Christmas, Part One Brookfield hosts a Christmas festival as one of three contenders in Harper’s Bazaar’s search for America’s #1 Country Christmas Town. The entire town is preoccupied with creating the essence of Christmas for the photojournalist’s lens, though, behind the scenes, residents are not living the spirit of the season. In the midst of the fuss, a stagecoach appears, and out steps Abigail Stanton and her son, Cody, who have brought a troubled boy to Lillian’s orphanage. |
December 18, 2021 |
| 2 |
A Country Christmas, Part Two Photojournalist Paul Franklin is wrapping his stay in Brookfield. By now, he blends in as the town prepares for Christmas Eve. Lillian, the orphans, and Gabriel are running out of options to restore the troubled boy’s hope for better times. Just when all seems lost, a secret Santa appears to fulfill all holiday wishes, and Abigail has a profound conversation with a dear friend from the past. Meanwhile, Paul’s lens is recording every miraculous moment. |
December 18, 2021 |
| 3 |
A New Beginning Nora arrives in Brookfield led by an unexpected family connection, while the town welcomes a new Mountie. Hannah Lawrence arrives to claim her late uncle’s ranch that she has just inherited, with the help of Wyatt, the ranch's foreman. |
April 6, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gratitude The Mounties track a dangerous criminal, Nora helps a child find something she lost, an opportunity for Hannah puts Wyatt in a tough spot. |
April 5, 2026 |
| 2 |
Dreams Nora's relationship with Fletcher is tested, Hannah notices Wyatt and Lucie growing closer, Sam weighs his professional option. |
April 12, 2026 |
| 3 |
Justice The new Reverend helps Nora teach the kids baseball. Reynolds falls for Justine and Debbie's new business gives Sam and Ronnie trouble. |
April 19, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Great American Pure Flix |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 30, 2019 |
| Last aired | May 10, 2026 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:00:00 |