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 think the reason you lost viewership was because you went too long between seasons. To only show a season once a year, people lose interest. At least I did, it took me a long time to get into season two then I was afraid to get involved in season three because I knew it would be a long time before the next season would be aired. This made me sad. You get involved in characters then you have to wait what seems like an eternity until you get to see what happens.
Just finished watching the last episode but did not know that was going to be it! I loved this series and am very disappointed there are no more to look forward to.
I just finished watching season three. I need to know what happens next! This is such a good show! Please bring it back!!!!!!
I can’t really say what I think but, I can say I was really mad that you ended this great show. I am so annoyed with getting into a good program and the next thing you know it’s cancelled. That stinks!!!!!!!!!!!
I will NEVER watch another Hallmark series before I find out about the ending.
Loved the story lines with all the characters. I hate to see it end where it did. please bring it back for a 4th season.
Was a wonderful program, really enjoyed it,please put it back on
Is a wonderful show, I really enjoyed watching, Please put it back on Netflix.
Oops, that should say it truly sucks!
This truly sicks. Cedar Cove is a wonderful show. It is so refreshing to sit down and watch a show without foul language and sex scenes. It’s a show we can all believe in. Bring it back Hallmark!
NOOOOO! I just finished the last episode of Season 3 only to learn there’s no Season 4. Too many unanswered questions. Come on, Iam hooked.
Seriously?! I just finished the last episode of Season 3 only to learn there’s no Season 4. Too many loose ends! C’mon, pretty please!!!
It was the first program that drew me to the hallmark channel. I will miss the weekly show. Unfunished story line really leaves a void. Please practice consideration for fans who have been loyal by finishing the story line next time you do a series.
I will certainly wait for The Beach House.
We LOVED Cedar Cove! Please bring it back!!!
So disappointed that Cedar Cove won’t be back. Read all the books and loved the show. And I agree, you should at least have a closure to the show. But really wish you would bring it back. There are so many great stories to tell from the books.