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I disagree with the poster that said that season 9 which was one of its highest rated seasons was because of Lucas & Elizabeth. Let's not forget that John Tinker toyed with us viewers from season 7 through the end of 9 on who Elizabeth would actually end up with. He would tease viewers with maybe Nathen, then go back to Lucas. It was tiresome for most us viewers. But it wasn't until almost the end of season 9 that Lucas actually proposed. That's when Nathen fans realized what was to be and lost hope for our beloved Mountie. The average rating for season 9 was 2.29.

Season 10 is where ratings began to fall through the floor. This is where Lucas and Elizabeth started making wedding plans and they tried pairing Nathen with Mei and Faith, that was a disaster. This is when WCTH lost most viewers because they felt that Lucas & Elizabeth were a solidified couple so they lost hope and left. The average rating for season 10 was 1.90, one of the shows lowest rated seasons. But by the end of this season Elizabeth realized she wasn't meant to be with Lucas. So the new show runner Lindsay Sturman seeing the writing on the wall pulled the plug on Lucas & Elizabeth.

Season 11 was just a bit better with an average rating of 1.92. This is where Elizabeth realizes she loves Nathen. So yes, ratings up just a bit, but after Tinker toyed with viewers so long ,lots of people stopped watching. It's hard to get them back after such disappointment. Elizabeth declared her love for Nathen in this episode 11 so this somewhat new, some people might not know of the course change yet. But I for one am hoping they will give the show another chance now that we have Elizabeth with her Mountie.

I wasn't sure I wanted them together after the way they had destroyed the character of Elizabeth these last 2 seasons. I felt Nathen deserved better, but I cannot deny these two have a chemistry that is off the charts. Their chemistry is undeniable. There was none with Lucas. He's a great guy but it just wasn't there with him and Elizabeth. A majority of the fans felt this which made it all the more frustrating. I admit I skipped quite a few episodes for season 10 but when I read that Elizabeth had broken it off with Lucas, I decided to watch the last 2 episodes... and it didn't disappoint. Elizabeth belongs with her Mountie Nathen. They sizzle together. I'm excited for season 11 and I am back as a WCTH viewer.

I am hoping and wishing for an Abigail return! I want to see Henry and Abigail together. We need Laurie Laughlin back, it's been long enough. I'm excited for the next season. And I pray we get a Christmas special this year!!! Thank you the powers that be for righting the wrongs between Elizabeth & Nathen and I'm looking forward to a love story for the ages.