'The Way Home' Season 3 Renewal Sparks Fan Theories About What Comes Next

With only two episodes remaining in the season, 'The Way Home' has been officially renewed for season 3. Hallmark revealed the news on Wednesday, March 20, to the excited response of fans. And with a show that has generated numerous theories from viewers , the news is already inspiring discussions about what will happen next, including a theory involving the 1960s., the announcement is already prompting speculations about what’s next, including a theory related to the 1960s.

(Note: This story will contain some spoilers up to the most recent episode of 'The Way Home.')

'Some Questions Will Be Answered,' A Hallmark Executive Promised, But 'There’s Much More to Tell'

Lisa Hamilton Daly, EVP of Programming at Hallmark Media, told Deadline about the season 3 renewal news: 'Once again, our cast, writers and entire crew have used their impressive talents to create a story that is just as compelling and addictive as the first season. We’re grateful to the fans who are so passionate about the series and can’t wait for them to see what and when is ahead for season 3.'

Some fans have wondered what mysteries season 3 will unveil, but one Hallmark executive assured viewers that there is a lot more of the story to share.

Kelly Garrett, VP Development, told Deadline: 'Heather Conkie, Alexandra Clarke and Marly Reed continue to impress us with the well-crafted story they’ve created and the careful thought they put into every single detail. While some questions will be answered by the end of this season, the Landrys' journey is far from over and there’s much more to tell.'

Some of the mysteries have already been answered, even before the season 2 finale, including just what happened to Jacob, Kat’s little brother who went missing when he was a boy. But other mysteries remain.

Jefferson Brown, who portrays Colton, shared the exciting news on X (formerly known as Twitter.) One fan replied, 'Hopefully we’ll get to see more of Colton in season 3.' And Brown simply answered: 'Fingers and toes firmly crossed ❤️🤞🏼.'

And Sadie Laflamme-Snow tweeted a series of excited emojis in response to the news.

She also wrote: 'SEASON 3!!! thank you for watching! we love you!!'

Some Fans Wonder if Season 3 Might Include Travel to the 1960s

Just before the season 3 announcement, a rumor started on social media that the next season might involve some time travel to the 1960s. At the moment, there’s no real basis behind the rumor aside from some guesses fans have made based on clues in the show.

In a public 'The Way Home' Facebook group, where fans share extensive and detailed theories about the show, one viewer asked why fans think some characters may go to the 1960s. Fans replied that when Kat was on a ghost walk tour in the latest episode, she mentioned that the lore about the White Witch didn’t really catch on until the 1960s. (We learned previously that Kat herself is the “White Witch” from when she traveled back to 1814.)

Kat’s statement has left many fans wondering what happened to make the White Witch story gain popularity in the 1960s, and if that will be explored on the show.

According to 'The Way Home' fandom page, Colton was born in 1957, so he and other characters, like Evelyn Goodwin and Elliot’s dad Victor, would be just children in the 1960s too.

In the same public “The Way Home” Facebook group, fans discussed thoroughly about whether they would like to see scenes from the 1960s. Some fans embraced the idea and others were uncertain.

One fan expressed: “So putting Del and Colton in the same age group as I am, they would have been elementary school age. I really don’t see a story with them. Perhaps Colton’s parents?”

Another fan proposed, “and definitely discovering who del’s parents are and how they’re all linked.”

Another fan commented, “I would love to see port haven in the 60s! Or any decade for that matter. Seeing Colton’s parents and his upbringing. I’ve actually thought maybe he was the little boy with the old woman by the pond? Who knows. But where ever this show goes and whatever time period I’m there.”