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 really enjoyed watching Cedar Cove Series and am very disappointed that it is cancelled. I cannot believe it just stopped in the middle of everything. Have you checked how many have watched the series on Netflix? A lot of people watch series when they can watch it all at once which should show how much people like it. Wish the series could be continued.
So upset that the show was cancelled. Perhaps a different start date to end date should have been looked at. A great show..better than the fluff on regular networks.
I would love to see season four! Hope they bring it back some day.
Do the books tie up the loose ends left by the final episode.
Do the books tie up the loose ends the last episode left unanswered?
Its too bad that Hallmark would let down 1.6million viewers b/c of MONEY and only MONEY. It is a good series but unfortunately I believe more we’re watching the stupidity of our so-called President. Try again with a season 4.
I really wish you would have aired a 4th season. I liked the show and would have voted to keep ot on the air.
I just watched this series and I’m so disappointed that I was left hanging. I really enjoyed this heartwarming show. So few shows are family appropriate anymore. I loved the characters and the storylines and the setting. Very disappointed there are no more seasons. I wish Netflix would pick it up and at least give some closure to the story. Maybe they’ll do a movie?
I loved Cedar Cove! Why would you cancel such a great show with wonderful characters? Makes no sense whatsover
I’m truly disappointed to see that Cedar Cove has been cancelled. I loved that series and the quality of the show. I cared about the characers and the lovely town. Please reconside your decision and bring this excellent series back to your Hallmark Channel.
No 4th season!!! Please say it isn’t so!!!! That’s not right at all!! You can’t leave us hanging in suspense…wondering the fate of the wonderful characters. PLEASE I’m pleading with you…PLEASE BRING CEDAR COVE BACK!!
Please return Cedar Cove, please!
I’m sad Cedar Cove did not have a season 4! You cannot cancel a season with that type of ending! Nextflix pick it up and finish the last season! Please!
Just finished the 36 episodes of Cedar Cove on Netflix and can’t believe there’s not a 4th season to apply closure to this heartwarming show. What a disappointment!!
Cedar Cove should be picked up and brought back for at least three more seasons. There needs to be some finality to the storyline.