Natasha Burnett Breaks Down Season 11 for the Canfield’s and Teases what’s in Store for the Finale

Reflecting on her character’s development, Burnett stated passionately, “I feel this was a great season for Minnie to actually come into her personal. This season it wasn’t simply concerning the choir, as a result of it was concerning the choir in season 10 so she had the choir to play with. It was coping with Joseph’s household and I do know the hearties for a very long time have been wanting to listen to extra about what goes on and what occurred with the Canfield’s earlier than they got here to Hope Valley, so I feel that was a pleasant little easter egg for them to work via with the Canfield household. I feel that was one thing good for Minnie to be a part of after which in fact she turned a listening ear and a caring ear for Religion and some different members of the group, so I feel this season she actually discovered her place.”

Hearties have lengthy been curious concerning the Canfields’ backstory, and this season delivered with the arrival of Joseph’s brother, Jacob, to Hope Valley. Initially, it wasn’t a contented reunion, however Minnie performed a vital position in bridging the hole between the brothers and bringing them nearer collectively. Minnie’s lived experiences helped her speak Joseph into mending issues with Jacob. When requested how Minnie’s background influenced her strategy, Burnett defined, “I feel that simply being from a non secular background was an enormous one for Minnie, and the backstory of Minnie and Joseph having been collectively for such a very long time, and in addition again in these occasions would virtually suggest that they received married youthful as they usually did and there have been lots of connections between households and they also would have identified one another. She would have identified that entire household so nicely and vice versa and so this, for her, was virtually as private because it was for Joseph and mending that due to course communication these days was actually not an iPhone.”

Minnie has at all times been a fierce protector and advocate for her blind daughter, Angela. This season, Elizabeth inspired Angela to use to a school particularly for blind college students in Hamilton, which compelled Minnie to confront the thought of Angela being off on her personal. Burnett shared her ideas on how Minnie would deal with Angela doubtlessly leaving for school, saying, “That may be a very nice story that I hope we are able to increase on, as a result of whether or not she finally ends up going ultimately or not I feel it’s a relatable story. It’s such a relatable story for thus many dad and mom particularly for fogeys which have a toddler with any sort of incapacity and relating with how do you handle that as a result of now you possibly can’t shield them, however you additionally know they should develop and also you notice the time in your life the place you wanted to develop and your dad and mom needed to offer you that chance to unfold your wings. I feel it will be a very lovely story if I’m hopefully capable of inform it.” 

The Hearties, the devoted fanbase of “When Calls the Coronary heart,” maintain a particular place in Burnett’s coronary heart. She expressed her appreciation, saying, “Viv and I got here on in season 8 and we had no thought the hearties had been so devoted. They’re like no different I’ve by no means seen a fandom like this earlier than. They’re so invested and it’s not simply within the story, they care a lot for one another as fellow hearties they usually actually come collectively on a regular basis and for the Canfield’s as nicely.” Burnett said as she gushed concerning the fandom’s response to the present. “We actually wouldn’t be the place we’re with out them and for them loving our tales and saying they need to see extra of our backstory, extra of our household and that actually warms our hearts to know that they really feel that approach about our household that we created on the present. They’re so invested in all of the characters I like studying their tweets about all the characters simply what actually issues to them and listening to how they really feel as tales divert and issues like that it’s a very enjoyable factor to observe on Twitter.” 

As for the season finale, Burnett teased what viewers can count on, together with the marriage between Mei and Mike and whether or not the season will finish on a cliffhanger. To listen to these particulars and watch the complete interview, click on on the hyperlink beneath.