"When Calls the Heart" is a Western drama television series inspired by Janette Oke's book of the same name. It first aired on the Hallmark Channel in the United States on January 11, 2014. The series originated from a two-hour television movie pilot that aired in October 2013. The show follows Elizabeth Thatcher, a young teacher who leaves her high-society life to teach in a small coal-mining town in Western Canada around 1910. The series has multiple seasons, with the 12th season having started production in July 2024. Season 11 premiered on April 7, 2024, and the show has been renewed for a 13th season to air in 2026. The story revolves around the challenges Elizabeth faces in her new community, the lives of the townspeople, and their struggles following a mining disaster.