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 just watched all 3 seasons of Cedar Cove and am very disappointed there will not be a 4th. Would love to see this series brought back.
They should produce a special 2- hour movie that wraps-up storylines and answers the unaswered questions. Something to do the characters justice and to give fans a little closure.
Yes I would
Like to see cedar cove season 4 …I really enjoyed the stories…I think we need to see cedar cove continue..
Cedar Cove was great till Jack’s son came into the story. The character killed the upbeat vibe and the story became heavy after that. The actor who played Eric was I felt disturbing and then Jack falling back into drinking, his ex etc just killed whatever remained imo of course. Too bad as it started out beautifully. Why can’t storylines continue in that vein, we would all prefer it. Who needs reality?
Loved the show and all of the characters. As you stated, the last show of season 3 left many unanswered questions. I think with that on the minds of fans that it would warrant one last season to answer all or many of our questions.
I just found Cedar Cove and wish I had back in 2013 when it started,. I so totally love it and I can not believe it stopped at Season 3 and was canceled. Makes NO sense. Please bring it back I don’t care that it has been 5 years, it’s stories, characters, actors and writing is exceptionally good.
Please bring back Cedar Cove! Absolutely loved this series!!
I watched season one and two then didn’t see season three until recently. Googled to see why it ended so up in the air? What a terrible way to end a series. Debbie Macomber had to be devastated.
Why was it cancelled
So disappointing
Why was it cancelled
Best show ever
So disappointing to see reruns and not what happens to Olivia
I just found this series and I really enjoy it. I just looked to see how many episodes were made. I already hate to see it end. Please consider bringing it back. From the comments I am going to be disappointed in the ending with no closure.
I love Cedar Cove. I miss the people. You should Make season 4.
I wish you would bring this series back, I just found it . It’s a real jewel. Love the whole cast. Think again about this series:). Thanks Diane LaeschReyes
I justt finished watching Cedar Cove and I am upset that it was cancelled. I really enjoyed it and watched a season a day. I hope you don’t do Chesapeake Shores the same way.
I loved this series, was very disappointed that it ended. Especially the way it did with no conclusions.