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?
I’ve been waiting for the return of Cedar Cove and discovered it had been cancelled when I googled to find out when it would start up again. I am so disappointed. It was one of my favorite shows. I became a fan of Debbie Macomber novels. The location made me fall in love with the Pacific Northwest. I never missed an episode. Please bring it back.
I am really disappointed that Cedar ClasSifies was cancelled. I enjoyed it very much.
I am so disappointed to just have read that cedar cove was cancelled. I loved it and looked forward to season 4. Is there any chance for a comeback?
Very disappointed. I hate watching a series and having it cutoff as a cliff hanger. Great series of books was fun to see it come to life.
Yes really wanted a 4th season and more a great series very upset about the cancellatio.
Very disappointed about the series being cancelled, watched the show each time it was on. We hope that hallmark will reconsider their decision.
It was a little too sappy and everyone at the same time was either alone, or together with someone romantically.
That being said it was decent acting and had alot of heart. With a tiny bit retooling I would tune in for more.
How on earth could hallmark cancel cedar cove. You left us with a cliffhanger. It’s not fair to loyal viewers. There is so much more of a story to tell.
I am very disappointed to discover that Cedar Cove will not be continued this year. My husband and I enjoyed watching it together. There are so few tasteful programming choices…it’s a shame to have this one cancelled. Please bring it back!
What a disappointment! My wife and I looked forward to each and every episode. What a shame.
i’m not happy about this, at lease have an farwell show. cedar cove was my favorite show and I would like a ending to the cliff hanger . Why was the show cancelled ?
I would like to know why cancelled too?
Please return Cedar Cove. Wonderful show. So many unanswered questions.
Extremely disappointed please reconsider. Loved the books. Maybe should have followed them more closely.
I loved CC. I wish it had continued so that all the story lines could have had closure. I liked all the characters, except Warren Saget, but guess all shows need at least one villain.
I absolutely loved this series and never missed an episode. I will truly miss this show and would definitely love to see it return if not for the series a least a movie to wrap up a lot if questions.