Get your tissues ready, Chessies! Hallmark fans have laughed, cried and loved alongside the O’Briens for years, but after 6 seasons, Chesapeake Shoresis saying its final goodbye.
Based on Sherryl Woods’ novel of the same name, the multi-generational drama debuted on Hallmark Channel in August 2016 and follows high-powered career woman Abby O’Brien (Meghan Ory), a divorced mother of twins, as she moves from New York City back to her hometown of Chesapeake Shores.
The romantic ups and downs of the close-knit brood hooked fans quickly after season 1, with Abby’s love life being a major focal point to the series.
Back at her own stomping grounds, Abby is confronted with people from her past — including high school sweetheart Trace (Jesse Metcalfe).
She also reunites with her semi-estranged family, sisters Bree (Emilie Ullerup) and Jess (Laci J. Mailey), brothers Kevin (Brendan PennyConnor (Andrew FrancisMegan, her mom (Barber Niven) and dad Mick (Treat Williams).
Metcalfe shocked viewers in May 2021 by announcing that he would be leaving the series following five seasons. “I tailor-made that role for me,” the actor exclusively told Us WeeklyHe will be retiring in October 2020. “I mean, the series is based on a series of books, where the character is an architect. I was allowed to completely alter the character and the kind of make-up. [him] just, like, [me].”
In his place, he was replaced by new love interests, including One Tree HillAlum Robert Buckley. The actor plays Evan Kincaid, a selfmade millionaire tech mogul who falls in love with Abby almost immediately.
“Evan is ‘a very enthusiastic, curious, excitable guy,” Buckley told TV InsiderAbout his character in July 2021. “There’s some Tony Stark to him, mostly in the bank account, but there’s a lot of playfulness to Evan, as well.”
The fifth installment leaves us wondering if Abby will choose Evan or Jay, a newcomer, or a friend and baker.Greyston Holt), Chessies are guaranteed answers by August 2022, when the sixth — and final — season begins.
“With a top-notch ensemble cast and creative team, Chesapeake Shores has shaped stories that are relatable, poignant and unforgettable Laurie Ferneau, Senior Vice President of Programming, Series said in an official statement in July regarding Hallmark’s decision to wrap up the series. “We look forward to honoring the journey viewers have been on with the O’Briens with one final, special season.”
