Fans won’t be seeing what happens to Olivia Lockhart in a fourth season of Cedar Cove. Hallmark Channel has cancelled their first scripted TV show after three seasons and 36 episodes.
Cedar Cove revolves around Olive (Andie MacDowell), a single mother from a small seaside community who’s also a municipal court judge. Olivia does her best to balance her career with family and finding love — all the while doing her best to care for the township she calls home. The rest of the cast includes Dylan Neal, Teryl Rothery, Sarah Smyth, Colin Ferguson, Bruce Boxleitner, Barbara Niven, Brennan Elliot, Corey Sevier, Sebastian Spence, Tom Stevens, Jesse Hutch, Jesse Moss, Emily Tennant, and Timothy Webber.
Hallmark’s first scripted TV series debuted in July 2013 to 2.62 million viewers. Though the TV show lasted three seasons, the ratings dropped each year. The first season of Cedar Cove averaged about two million viewers. The second season averaged 1.87 million and the third season averaged 1.67 million.
The cable channel announced the cancellation on their Facebook page. Here’s the statement:
Cedar Cove was the first series launched on Hallmark Channel, and we are incredibly proud of the exquisitely beautiful three season arc it delivered. It was an honor to bring to life the kindness, consideration and courage of this story that Debbie Macomber envisioned. Our heartfelt thanks go out to the extraordinary cast, writers, artists and designers — especially Andie MacDowell, executive producer and show runner Sue Tenney, and of course, Debbie Macomber. It is a privilege to continue a creative working relationship with the incredible talents associated with this series — both in front of and behind the camera – for upcoming projects on Hallmark Channel USA and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.
That was followed up by:
While Cedar Cove won’t be returning for Season 4, our beloved #CedarCove cast are all still part of the family! You’ll see Andie MacDowell produce & star in “The Beach House” based on the novel by Mary Alice Monroe. “Debbie Macomber’s Dashing Through the Snow” premieres 12/12 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. You’ll see Barbara Niven star with Alison Sweeney in the next installment of #MurderSheBaked: A Plum Pudding Mystery” premiering 11/22 also on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. And you’ll see Brennan Elliott star with Mariah Carey & Lacey Chabert in the premiere of #AChristmasMelody Dec 19th on Hallmark Channel USA!
The last episode of Cedar Cove aired on September 26th and ended with lots of unanswered questions.
What do you think? Do you like the Cedar Cove TV show? Do you think that it should have been cancelled or renewed for a fourth season? Would you like to see the characters return someday?
My husband and I love to watch the show. We are really going to miss all the characters we have come to love.
I love the Hallmark channel, and the show Cedar Cove. I’m saddened that they didn’t renew it
I thought this show had a lot of great content and the story kept you wondering what would happen next. Hallmark, bring Cedar Cove back it was a great series that left you feeling content. I can always count on Hallmark Channel to give us the “Feel Good” shows.
So sorry to hear Cedar Cove is cancelled. Loved that show. Perhaps a special episode can be created to tie up the loose ends.
I really loved this show. It brought me a feeling of nostalgia and security. I think it transported alot of viewers to a simple summer venue. I am disappointed that the show is cancelled and would love to see it return.
There is so much negative in this world Cedar Cove was so refreshing. I think Hallmark made a mistake cancelling the series without an ending.
That is sad. I’ve been waiting for previews and decided to check when it was airing, only to find the show was cancelled. Couldn’t you guys come back with a 2 hour movie to wrap up the show for closure?
Would love to see Cedar Cove for another season. At least bring us some closure. Loved the show!
More Cedar Cove please! My wife and I love it and we are hooked. Why in Earth cancel such s great show?
Maybe I’m crazy but I just signed up on this a couple days ago and have seen many comments already. Not one has been negative. I hope Hallmark is paying attention to all of them. Cedar Cove is a great show with great people. Please don’t cancel it. Would love to see another season or two.
Please bring Cedar Cove back !!! I loved it. My husband even enjoyed watching it with me. Nice way to end the weekend, the setting was so beautiful and relaxing. Loved the cast..
I loved Cedar Cove and am terribly disappointed it is canceled! Bring it back
Incredibly disappointed! Was looking forward to next season, one of the really good shows on TV. Please reconsider!
Cedar Cove shouldn’t be cancelled, it ended with alot of unanswered questions. Also I looked forward to watching the show every week. You can’t cancel a show without answering all the unanswered questions. It’s not fair to the fans.
Please dont cance Cedar Cove I have my DVR set to record every episode. I love this series. Please bring it back Hallmark. I loved Hallmark series Cedar Cove.. I watch all of Hallmark’s series and movies.