Chris McNally Responds to When Calls the Heart Fans Upset by Elizabeth's Decisio
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00:00 Hello everyone, I'm going to break down an interview with Chris McNally, the actor who plays Lucas on the show,
00:07 addressing the recent plot twists that left many fans disappointed.
00:11 Now, for those of you who may have missed it, in Season 10 Episode 11, Elizabeth made a surprising decision.
00:19 She broke up with Lucas just because he was about to embark on a gubernatorial campaign to save Hope Valley.
00:25 Tough break, right? But hey, life is full of unexpected turns.
00:30 Chris McNally recently shared his thoughts on the developments in an interview on the Edify After Show.
00:35 Approximately 17 minutes into the show, he empathized with fans, particularly the Hardys, who were hoping for a wedding in "Zen 10."
00:43 "I'm empathetic towards the audience members, the Hardys, and fans who were really gunning for this and really wanted a wedding in Zen 10," McNally shared.
00:52 McNally highlighted that sometimes in life, circumstances change, characters shift apart, and that's just a part of life.
01:00 At 1644 into the interview, he explained that Lucas' new path as a gubernatorial candidate was something that wouldn't have been possible if he had gotten married.
01:10 "I think it allows a lot of shifts and changes to happen, and through those shifts and changes, we get to follow the characters and explore more stories in Hope Valley."
01:21 Around the 20-minute mark, McNally expressed his excitement for Lucas' new storyline as a governor, calling it "totally uncharted."
01:29 He sees it as a new chapter for the character and is thrilled to explore this unexplored territory.
01:35 "I am excited with the governor storyline. I think it's great. It's sort of a new chapter for him that's totally uncharted."
01:43 McNally also touched on his specific sins in the episode, discussing Lucas' expectations for Elizabeth moving to the governor's mansion if he won.
01:52 He hinted that maybe Lucas hadn't fully thought through the consequences of his choices.
01:56 "I don't know if he's fully thought it through. I think the ball's rolling away on him there."
02:01 Now, let's talk about the fan reactions. There is a divide among fans.
02:06 Team Nathan fans are excited, thinking this might open up a chance for Elizabeth and Nathan.
02:12 On the other hand, Team Lucas fans find the storyline a bit confusing, especially given the lack of hints in Season 9 about potential issues.
02:21 Showrunner Lindsay Sturman addressed these concerns, acknowledging that there were multiple truths for the couple.
02:28 Yes, they were in love, but their paths were diverging. While signs were there, they were not glaring.
02:34 And there you have it, a breakdown of Chris McNally's take on the recent "When Calls the Heart" drama.
02:40 Life is full of surprises, and so is the world of Hope Valley.
02:44 Stick around for more updates and until next time, keep watching and enjoying the heartwarming tales of Hope Valley.