Get your tissues prepared, Chessies! Hallmark followers have laughed, cried and liked alongside the O’Briens for years, however after 6 seasons, Chesapeake Shores is saying its closing goodbye.
Based mostly on Sherryl Woods’ novel of the identical identify, the multi-generational drama debuted on Hallmark Channel in August 2016 and follows high-powered profession lady Abby O’Brien (Meghan Ory), a divorced mom of twins, as she strikes from New York Metropolis again to her hometown of Chesapeake Shores.
The romantic ups and downs of the close-knit brood hooked followers shortly after season 1, with Abby’s love life being a serious point of interest to the sequence.
Again at her personal stomping grounds, Abby is confronted with individuals from her previous — together with highschool sweetheart Hint (Jesse Metcalfe).
She additionally reunites along with her semi-estranged household, sisters Bree (Emilie Ullerup) and Jess (Laci J. Mailey), brothers Kevin (Brendan Penny) and Connor (Andrew Francis) and mother Megan (Barber Niven) and pop Mick (Deal with Williams).
In Could 2021, Metcalfe stunned viewers by saying he can be exiting the sequence after 5 seasons. “I tailored that function for me,” the actor solely instructed Us Weekly in October 2020, forward of his closing bow. “I imply, the sequence is predicated on a sequence of books, the place the character is an architect. So, I used to be given the freedom to fully change the character and type of make [him] simply, like, [me].”
In his place, new love pursuits entered, together with One Tree Hill alum Robert Buckley. The actor portrays Evan Kincaid, a self-made millionaire tech mogul who takes a shine to Abby virtually instantly.
“Evan is ‘a really enthusiastic, curious, excitable man,” Buckley instructed TV Insider about his character in July 2021. “There’s some Tony Stark to him, principally within the checking account, however there’s plenty of playfulness to Evan, as properly.”
Whereas the fifth installment leaves issues on a cliffhanger over whether or not Abby will select newcomer Evan or baker and outdated good friend Jay (Greyston Holt), Chessies are assured solutions by August 2022, when the sixth — and closing — season begins.
“With a top-notch ensemble solid and artistic staff, Chesapeake Shores has formed tales which can be relatable, poignant and unforgettable Laurie Ferneau, Senior Vice President of Programming, Collection mentioned in an official assertion in July concerning Hallmark’s choice to wrap up the sequence. “We stay up for honoring the journey viewers have been on with the O’Briens with one closing, particular season.”
