The official trailer for Heartland Season 19 premiered online on October 28, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time, generating 12 million views within the first six hours. The two-minute, thirty-eight-second preview, accompanied by an acoustic arrangement of “Home” by Phillip Phillips, outlines the central emotional arcs for the Bartlett-Fleming family as the series enters its nineteenth year. The season is scheduled to debut on January 12, 2026, airing Sundays at 8 p.m. Eastern on CBC, with same-day streaming on UP Faith & Family.
The trailer opens with sweeping aerial footage of the Alberta ranch at sunrise. Amy Fleming, portrayed by Amber Marshall, rides a black stallion along a ridge line, pausing to examine an old photograph. Quick cuts follow: Georgie Fleming-Morris competing in a roping event, Tim Fleming arguing with a veterinarian, and Lisa Stillman packing luggage. Jack Bartlett’s voiceover establishes the season’s theme of family fragility.
Amy’s storyline centers on reconciling grief over her late husband Ty with new possibilities. Flashbacks to Ty’s death intercut with scenes of her working with a traumatized mustang named Ghost. A romantic development emerges with Nathan Pryce Jr., son of a local veterinarian, culminating in a kiss beneath the northern lights. The preview captions this arc as past regrets meeting future dreams.
Jack Bartlett confronts a significant personal decision. A land developer presents an offer of $12 million for the Heartland property. Jack visits Ty’s grave for guidance, later seen signing documents before tearing them up. The trailer labels these moments life-altering choices, hinting at health concerns kept secret from the family.
Lou Fleming manages competing demands between her mayoral duties in Hudson and business obligations in New York. Peter Morris requests increased custody of their daughters via video call. Lou attends a formal event with Mitch Cutler, followed by a solitary hotel room scene where she cries. The preview frames her journey as navigating family, love, and sacrifice.
Additional montage sequences include Lyndy Bartlett learning to ride, Katie Fleming sneaking out at night, and Logan returning with undisclosed information. Visuals of a barn fire, a pregnancy test, and a wedding dress suggest multiple subplots. The trailer concludes with Amy riding through a thunderstorm, Jack on the porch during a lightning strike, and Lou embracing her daughters in falling snow. Amy’s closing voiceover emphasizes the ranch’s role in healing.
Production for Season 19 expanded to 15 episodes, an increase from the previous season’s 10. The budget reached $22 million Canadian dollars, the highest in series history. Filming incorporated 12 new sets, including a New York City penthouse and a corral for Ghost’s herd of 30 horses. Director Michelle MacLaren oversaw the premiere, second episode, and finale. Amber Marshall trained with wild mustangs for three months to prepare for her scenes. Shaun Johnston learned piano for a sequence involving Lyndy. Michelle Morgan filmed in New York for six weeks, marking her longest separation from her own children during production.
The trailer’s release coincided with heightened fan engagement. The hashtag #HeartlandS19 accumulated 1.8 million posts across social platforms within 24 hours. Merchandise featuring competing romantic alignments sold out rapidly. A petition opposing potential character loss for Jack Bartlett gathered 250,000 signatures. Streaming services reported increased searches for previous seasons in anticipation of the premiere.
Heartland remains Canada’s longest-running one-hour scripted drama, maintaining consistent viewership across domestic and international markets. Season 19 continues the series’ tradition of blending family dynamics with equine therapy and rural life challenges. The expanded episode count allows for deeper exploration of long-term character development while introducing new conflicts tied to legacy and change.
The season will air weekly on CBC with simultaneous availability on UP Faith & Family for streaming subscribers. International distribution through Netflix follows 24 hours after the Canadian broadcast. Production schedules have been structured to accommodate the extended runtime while preserving the show’s signature blend of emotional authenticity and visual beauty.
