Fantastic season premiere! They totally delivered with the romance, drama, intrigue, comedy, and hope that they promised. Hope Valley is buzzing with new life, new characters, new businesses, all while keeping the heart of the show - community. It's an ensemble show and despite the short length of each episode, this episode was packed in a way that highlighted our favorite characters and gave them all chances to shine. Transitions were smooth and the storytelling was so easy to follow. I missed these characters so much during the off-season and it's so great to see them back on my screen! Off to a great start! I can't wait to watch the rest of the season!