“When Calls the Heart” Season Two Premiere Review

By Ruth on April 22, 2015 in movie, review, television

About the series:
The series is inspired by Janette Oke’s bestselling book series about the Canadian West. “When Calls the Heart” tells the captivating story of Elizabeth Thatcher (Erin Krakow), a young teacher accustomed to her high society life, who receives her first classroom assignment in Coal Valley, a small coalmining town where life is simple, but often fraught with challenges. Lori Loughlin plays Abigail Stanton, a wife and mother whose husband, the foreman of the mine, along with a dozen other miners, has just been killed in an explosion. The newly widowed women find their faith is tested when they must go to work in the mines to keep a roof over their heads. Elizabeth charms most everyone in Coal Valley, except Constable Jack Thornton (Daniel Lissing) who believes Thatcher’s wealthy father has doomed the lawman’s career by insisting he be assigned in town to protect the shipping magnate’s daughter. Living in a turn of the century coal town, Elizabeth will have to learn the ways of the frontier if she wishes to thrive in the rural west on her own.

First of all, if you are interested in seeing my review of the first season, please follow this link.  Although it is entirely possible to jump into season two of this phenomenal series, I strongly urge anyone who has not seen season one to do so before Saturday if possible.  You should still be able to procure it digitally, and while it means “binge-watching” an entire season, it’s well worth it.

Secondly, there is absolutely no advisory content for this show. It is completely family friendly. My daughter watched right along with me, and she is a “heartie” in the making. There is one use of the word “damn,” and that is the closest you will ever get to profanity in this show. There is no promiscuity, and high morals are strongly emphasized and encouraged. In fact, the providence of God comes into play on more than one occasion.

Note: While there is nothing specific revealed within this review, depending on any number of issues, there may be minimal spoilers. I have not given anything away that cannot be found on social media or has been released by Hallmark or those affiliated with the show.