Heartland
Heartland
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Heartland

8.3
Yr 2007
Rt 45m
Status Returning Series
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Series Brief

Overview

Life is hard on the Flemings' ranch in the Alberta foothills where abused or neglected horses find refuge with a kind, hard-working family. Debts abound and the bank is about to foreclose. Can they keep the ranch running?

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 80 /100

Critics and family-focused media outlets broadly embrace Heartland as a wholesome, enduring Canadian drama. Set against the gorgeously captured country backdrop of Alberta, the series earns praise for its down-home feel and its exploration of family loyalty, hard work, and overcoming adversity.

Reviewers and viewers alike frequently describe the show as an engaging comfort series suitable for broad audiences. Media guides highlight how it thoughtfully balances themes of loss and relationship dynamics while keeping mature content to a minimum.

“a much-loved family soap out of Canada”

“a highly recommended comfort series featuring a beautiful backdrop of horses and life lessons about family, friendship, and overcoming adversity”

“In keeping with its downhome feel, Heartland tamps down the problematic content.”

Why fans love it

Based on the young adult novel series, this Canadian drama balances light comedy with the steady, quiet work of emotional healing. Set in Alberta, Canada, the series centers on a hard-working family running a refuge for neglected and wild horses. The careful process of horse training mirrors the characters' own recovery as they rebuild their lives following the death of a mother.

The ongoing appeal lies in how the series handles long-term family dynamics, from the pressures of marriage to the threat of bank foreclosures. Amber Marshall leads a cast anchored in the daily routines of ranch life, where keeping the business afloat requires constant effort and patience. The show delivers a grounded family narrative that treats both human relationships and animal rehabilitation with persistent care.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 5
Longest run 279 eps
Show 67 more
Cindy Busby as Ashley Stanton 46 episodes Sara Brynn Foster as Riana Forrest 2 episodes Greta Onieogou as Soraya Duval 44 episodes Kerry James as Caleb Odell 107 episodes Alisha Newton as Georgie 129 episodes Beau Mirchoff as Ben Stillman 6 episodes Helene Joy as Joanna Hawke 2 episodes Kevin Davey as Poacher 2 episodes Keegan Connor Tracy as Crystal 2 episodes Joel Jackshaw as Matt Pincher 2 episodes Viviana Cruise as Abby Turnbull 2 episodes David Haysom as RCMP Officer 2 episodes Jon McLaren as Jesse Stanton 5 episodes Rob Stewart as Lanny Barick 2 episodes Carlyn Burchell as Paige Barick 2 episodes Curt McKinstry as Dad 2 episodes Jessica Steen as Lisa Stillman 63 episodes Rhys Ward as Jeremy Hughes 5 episodes Helen Colliander as Olivia Wheaton 16 episodes Tim Rozon as Harry Williams 2 episodes Craig Arnold as Jeff Crawley 3 episodes Chantal Perron as Mitch 3 episodes Julia Maxwell as Brittany 2 episodes Marty Antonini as Mr. Mallen 2 episodes Joe Norman Shaw as Hollis Landon 2 episodes Tammy Isbell as Jess Wells 3 episodes Jeff Roop as Constable Mark Rodriguez 5 episodes Suzanne Coy as Maggie Duval 7 episodes Tom Carey as Wes 3 episodes Jade Hassouné as Prince Ahmed Al Saeed 4 episodes Ben Cardinal as Victor Whitetail 3 episodes Stephen Amell as Nick Harwell 5 episodes Greg Lawson as Clint Riley 9 episodes Tatiana Maslany as Kit Bailey 15 episodes Siobhan Williams as Jamie Lewis 5 episodes Torrance Coombs as Chase Powers 9 episodes Daniel Fathers as Stewart Forrest 3 episodes Meredith Bailey as Marnie Gordon 7 episodes Kate Ross as Sandra 4 episodes Julie Orton as Lacy Wheaton 3 episodes Madison Cheeatow as Jade Virani 19 episodes Ian Tracey as Wade 5 episodes David MacInnis as Officer Murphy 3 episodes Tattiawna Jones as Kelly James 3 episodes Megan Follows as Lily Borden 3 episodes Wesley MacInnes as Austin 5 episodes Anna Ferguson as Mrs. Bell 12 episodes Roger LeBlanc as Bob Granger 16 episodes Maxim Roy as Miranda 9 episodes Sam Duke as Shane 10 episodes Carson Pound as Stephen 5 episodes Miranda Frigon as Janice Wayne 11 episodes Wanda Cannon as Val Stanton 38 episodes Nicholas Campbell as Will Vernon 3 episodes Rachael Crawford as Natalie 3 episodes Sarah Fisher as Samantha 4 episodes Kaitlyn Leeb as Cassandra 21 episodes Gabriel Hogan as Peter Morris 62 episodes Victoria Pratt as Casey McMurtry 19 episodes Jake Church as Jake Anderson 23 episodes Eric Gustafsson as Clay McMurtry 8 episodes Kataem O'Connor as Adam Parker 21 episodes Matt Cooke as Dan Hartfield 5 episodes Kevin McGarry as Mitch Cutty 17 episodes Jack Knight as Badger 7 episodes Lucian-River Chauhan as Luke Kashani 11 episodes Rhys Matthew Bond as Dylan Westfield 8 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Supervising Dialogue Editor
Executive Producer
Creative Producer
Producer
Foley Artist
Foley Mixer
First Assistant Sound Editor
Casting
Creator
Executive In Charge Of Production
ADR Editor
Consulting Producer
Signal Match

Similarity

Where Heartland overlaps with other shows, and exactly what they have in common.

Keyword Cloud

Keywords

based on novel or book marriage family death of mother wild horse healing process horse ranch alberta canada based on young adult novel horse training
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
October 14, 2007
Status
Returning Series
Episode Runtime
45 minutes
Origin
CA
TMDB Votes
574