It's been a long wait since Heartland season 15 dropped on Netflix for UK viewers in March 2022, but it's finally time to return to the ranch for season 16.

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The long-running Canadian family drama, which has already been renewed for season 17, has been on screen since 2007 and has built up a huge global following, who are now intimately acquainted with the whole Fleming family.

The cast has seen some changes over the years, with Ty star Graham Wardle leaving in season 14, but Amber Marshall has remained at the centre throughout as Amy.

But when is the new season available and who from the cast is returning? Read on for everything you need to know about Heartland season 16.

Heartland season 16 release date

Amy (Amber Marshall) in Heartland
Amy (Amber Marshall) in Heartland CBC/Heartland/Twitter

Heartland 16 has now dropped on Netflix UK, meaning you can stream the all-new episodes to your heart's content.

The season originally started airing on CBC in Canada on 2nd October 2022, before coming to an end on 5th February 2023. It arrived in the UK in May 2023.

Heartland cast for season 16

Heartland - Amy (Amber Marshall) and Lyndy (Ruby and Emmanuella Spencer) at the stream
Heartland - Amy (Amber Marshall) and Lyndy (Ruby and Emmanuella Spencer) at the stream CBC Media Centre/David Brown

The main cast from Heartland season 15 all returned for season 16, including Amber Marshall as Amy Fleming, Michelle Morgan as Lou Fleming, Shaun Johnston as Jack Bartlett and Chris Potter as Tim Fleming.

Meanwhile, Georgie star Alisha Newton sat out season 15, but is set to re-appear in a recurring capacity for season 16.

What is Heartland about?

Shaun Johnston as Jack Bartlett in Heartland
Shaun Johnston as Jack Bartlett in Heartland. CBC/Heartland/Twitter

Heartland is a long-running Canadian family drama that's been on screen since 2007. It focuses on the daily lives of the Fleming family, after Marion, the mother of Amy and Lou, dies in a car accident.

As the family returns to the Heartland ranch, owned by Amy and Lou's grandfather Jack, Amy discovers she shares her mother's ability to train and help horses by listening to them.

The series follows the characters' relationships and work lives as Amy gets married and has a daughter, Jack remarries and Lou becomes mayor of Hudson, the town they live in.

Heartland season 16 trailer

You can watch the trailer for Heartland season 16 right here now.

Heartland season 16 is available to stream now on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.

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James HibbsDrama Writer

James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.

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