Heartland Here to Stay!

Amber Marshall who plays Amy Fleming

By TERRI MASON

There was some good news from the East this spring when in early May, CBC announced they have renewed the multi-award-winning TV show, Heartland, for a record smashing 14th season. To the one million+ fans from around the world that tune in every week, that announcement is sweet music to their ears.

Top from left: Graham Wardle, Amber Marshall and Shaun Johnston possess a believable and powerful screen presence. Bottom from left: Graham Wardle, who plays Ty Borden, Amber Marshall, and Alisha Newton, who plays Georgie Crawley

Heartland is a Canadian family drama television series which debuted on CBC on October 14, 2007.

The long-running series is a multigenerational saga that’s set on the fictitious Heartland Ranch in the rolling foothills of southern Alberta. It follows Amy Fleming (Amber Marshall), her older sister Lou (Michelle Morgan), and their grandfather Jack (Shaun Johnston). Together, they confront the challenges of running the ranch that has been in their family for generations. Season 14 of Heartland is set to debut on CBC this coming winter. Heartland is the longest-running one-hour drama in Canadian television history; it is a multi-generational family drama that is much loved by fans of all ages, not only in Canada but all around the world.

Shaun Johnston, who plays Jack Bartlett, and Shea Johnston

The show has made its way into the hearts of families in more than 119 countries. Not including its upcoming fourteenth season, Heartland so far has amassed 214 one-hour episodes and a 2-hour Christmas movie.

Graham Wardle, Amber Marshall and Ruby Spencer, who plays their child, Lyndy Borden

The beloved series is based on the bestselling series of books by Lauren Brooke.

To learn more about the series, the actors and much more, be sure to visit their website. You will also enjoy some great video interviews with cast members from the hit show. If you’re one of the few who haven’t yet enjoyed spending time on the ranch, be sure to tune in. New social media analytics shows that Heartland was one of the most-watched family dramas during the pandemic.

For more on the hit series, visit cbc.ca/heartland. For more on Amber Marshall, visit her website at ambermarshall.com.

All Photos Credit to CBC

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