I’ve been watching Heartland for years, and it’s hands down my favorite show. I miss the times when there were 15 or even 18 episodes in a season. Heartland is a show that captures the essence of love, acceptance, and patience. What sets it apart is its portrayal of family—imperfect yet real. The characters make mistakes, but the beauty lies in how they come together to resolve them, supporting each other like a true family should. The show highlights a community that, while filled with both good and bad people, always stays true to its core values. In a world that often feels dark and mean, shows like Heartland with a positive message are rare gems. I wish we had 10 or more series like it; maybe then the world wouldn’t feel so harsh. Canada deserves all the thanks for gifting us this beautiful family story, and I eagerly await Season 18. Please, keep making more episodes.
That said, the constant push for new love interests for Amy is where Heartland begins to lose me. The show started as a story about a family ranch—a family mending and coping after loss—and a young girl with an extraordinary bond with horses. While we did get the greatest love story ever with Amy and Ty, that wasn’t the original focus. And no one can replace Ty. The love Amy and Ty shared over 13-14 seasons is irreplaceable. Their journey—from friendship and companionship to love, marriage, and starting a family—was built on real-life situations, filled with ups and downs, making it authentic and special.
Why can’t Amy remain a strong, independent single mother? Isn’t her love for her daughter Lyndy and the memory of Ty enough? Her love for her family, her bond with horses, and the strength she finds in those connections should be enough. Many women experience this in real life—they find fulfillment and strength in the love they’ve shared and in raising their children. Some only get one “happily ever after,” and there’s nothing wrong with that.
I believe there’s so much more the writers could explore with Amy’s character without trying to force a new romantic storyline. There are countless family dynamics, community issues, and real-life situations they could delve into. Focusing on Amy’s journey as a single mother and her bond with her family and horses would keep the heart of Heartland alive, without diminishing the incredible love story she already had with Ty.
