When Calls the Heart: Lucas' Double Crossing Was the Best Twist of Season 10

Hallmark's When Calls the Heart is best known as a romantic melodrama filled with intriguing characters and plot twists, but it's also recognized as a compelling political drama as it accurately portrays the lives and challenges of people living in early 20th-century Canada. The tale of Elizabeth, a woman from a wealthy family who is compelled to work as a teacher on the Canadian frontier, immediately captivated audiences, and it appears that the ongoing season 10 could be one of the show's finest.

However, the current season also demonstrates that the romantic aspect of the show has become significantly less engaging than the political one, as the narrative of Lucas striving to protect the town from evil tycoons has resonated with viewers more than the romance between Elizabeth and Nathan.

Double Crossing

Even as Elizabeth and Lucas prepare for their upcoming nuptials, it seems the writers are planning to separate them, seeing how Nathan has begun spending significantly more time with her than Lucas. Nonetheless, despite some fans taking a dim view of this development, it's indisputable that the most recent development in the story is a huge boon for Lucas as a character.

In the recently released episode 10, Lucas uncovers a powerful businessman's plot to divert the town's water supply to a larger, more influential neighboring town.

When Lucas approaches the Governor, hoping for assistance in thwarting the deal, he discovers that the Governor is already in cahoots with the businessman in question and has no intention of defending the town.

Fortunately, Lucas is no sucker: he convinces the Governor and the businessman that he wants to collaborate with them, leading them to swiftly include him in their scheme. However, Lucas has no intention of betraying his town. Instead, he exposes the Governor's nefarious plan during a live radio broadcast, effectively stopping it in its tracks.

Town’s Protector

After such a clever maneuver, fans' admiration for Lucas went through the roof, as this plot twist demonstrated that he possesses the qualities necessary to be Governor. Viewers are now certain that even if Lucas and Elizabeth's marriage doesn't work out, he will remain an engaging presence on When Calls the Heart.

When Calls the Heart Season 10 Episode 11 will be released on October 8, 2023.