EXCLUSIVE: Hallmark has set the second season return date for The way home, its hit primetime drama series starring Andie MacDowell, Chyler Leigh and Sadie Laflamme-Snow. The multi-generational family drama will return at 9pm on January 21st.
Season two picks up where the season one finale left off, with Kat Landry (Leigh) exclaiming to her mother Del (MacDowell) that she knows what happened to Jacob Landry (Remy Smith). As Kat continues her quest to find Jacob and bring him home, mother and daughter discover unexpected revelations about their origins that provide answers to some questions while raising others.
“The first season of The way home, exceeded all of our expectations on every level,” said Lisa Hamilton Daly, executive vice president of programming at Hallmark Media. “The hard work of our talented writers, cast and entire crew gave viewers a compelling family drama that they were immediately invested in and created a passionate fan base that grew with each episode.”
“We all fell in love with the Landry women and their complex, emotional story and are thrilled that it resonated so strongly with viewers,” added Laurie Ferneau, senior vice president of development at Hallmark Media. “We can’t wait for fans to continue this journey, which is filled with the most heartfelt drama, emotion and mystery. The second season does not disappoint.”
The way home also stars Evan Williams, Alex Hook, Al Mukadam, Jefferson Brown, David Webster and Siddarth Sharma. The series is produced by Neshama Entertainment in association with MarVista Entertainment. Heather Conkie, Alexandra Clarke, Fernando Szew, Hannah Pillemer, Larry Grimaldi, Ani Kevork, Arnie Zipursky, Marly Reed, Suzanne Berger, MacDowell and Leigh are executive producers.
It is produced by John Calvert. Mitch Geddes serves as executive responsible for production at the studios.