I really enjoyed this episode -- I can't give it a 10/10 because there has to be room to go up, but I do think it was perfect in many ways. Also to have balance, I will tell you a couple things I did NOT like about the episode.
The episode opened with a No Gaps scene that picked up immediately after the s10 finale cliff-hanger. This was a new thing for WCTH, and much appreciated. Then after a diary montage, there was a four month gap.
I was happy to see a lot of sparks between Nathan and Elizabeth, strong friendship feels between Elizabeth and Rosemary, a wonderful surprise scene between Nathan and his daughter.
Lucas had a really strong presence in the episode, after a sad and scary s10 finale for his character. I feel a lot of purpose and momentum in him and am excited for the rest of the season.
I was impressed that there were actual outdoor scenes of Union City and at least one new set there. For ages now, When Calls the Heart has only had scenes in Hope Valley and it felt lame and cheap. I'm glad that is changing.
Also the ciniematography is improved this season -- more attention is given to colors in the background, to angles, close-ups and etc. It really improves the viewing experience.
I was loving the story so much that I was easily able to suspend disbelief over the little things -- but there are some nagging questions. For example, why did it seem like Nathan rode his horse home from Union City which was a 22 train ride away? Why was Lucas' head bandage just a single ply of roller guaze around his head?
I fully recommend that everyone and everyone watch season 11. I seems like the cast and production team are thriving creatively under the leadership of showrunner Lindsay Sturman!
The episode opened with a No Gaps scene that picked up immediately after the s10 finale cliff-hanger. This was a new thing for WCTH, and much appreciated. Then after a diary montage, there was a four month gap.
I was happy to see a lot of sparks between Nathan and Elizabeth, strong friendship feels between Elizabeth and Rosemary, a wonderful surprise scene between Nathan and his daughter.
Lucas had a really strong presence in the episode, after a sad and scary s10 finale for his character. I feel a lot of purpose and momentum in him and am excited for the rest of the season.
I was impressed that there were actual outdoor scenes of Union City and at least one new set there. For ages now, When Calls the Heart has only had scenes in Hope Valley and it felt lame and cheap. I'm glad that is changing.
Also the ciniematography is improved this season -- more attention is given to colors in the background, to angles, close-ups and etc. It really improves the viewing experience.
I was loving the story so much that I was easily able to suspend disbelief over the little things -- but there are some nagging questions. For example, why did it seem like Nathan rode his horse home from Union City which was a 22 train ride away? Why was Lucas' head bandage just a single ply of roller guaze around his head?
I fully recommend that everyone and everyone watch season 11. I seems like the cast and production team are thriving creatively under the leadership of showrunner Lindsay Sturman!