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 loved that show. I was very upset at how they ended it. I would at least like for them to do a movie to wrap up loose ends.
Really would like to see another season of Cedar Cove.
I for one loved the show. I hate there is no season 4.
We are hooked on Hallmark, with Cedar Cove being the best series. Please consider bringing it back another few seasons. The characters are great and it would be nice to continue the story line. When it first aired, our cable company didn’t provide this channel. I’m sure you would have many first time viewers to continue watching this wonderful series.
I loved when it first aired and just rewatched and remembered why! I couldn’t believe it just ended and was so disappointed with Hallmark! Why not bring the cast back and do another movie or better yet, another season? People are craving for wholesome programs and YOU are the only channel that offers that! PLEASE think about it – at least give the story line and characters resolution! Although I would love to see several more seasons with the great characters and that beautiful scenery!
I really enjoyed Cedar Cove. Please find away to bring it back. There isn’t many show out there that are clean and worth watching.
Hate that the show was just abandoned and not wrapped up somehow or renewed. I enjoyed the series but as many others on here commented, I was disappointed that it just left everything hanging. Not sure I will be ready to invest in any other series type shows on your network. Great show but a pretty cruel ending to it, no closure of storylines.
Can’t believe you just ended there, you could at least get one more season out of it instead u just left every one hanging
Cedar Cove should at least had another episode of so to finish off the story lines of the characters instead of leaving the viewers hanging. I just watched all 3 seasons this week during COVID and was so disappointed in how it ended.
Cedar cove should definitely be renewed!!! I loved watching the cast, the town. It was beautiful
Cedar Cove was wonderful. Loved the characters and story lines. So disappointed when the series abruptly ended. Would love to see Hallmark resurrect it.
Very disappointed this was suddenly cancelled! This was a great show! Shame on Hallmark!
Why do you big shots always do this.
You just leave us hanging. Shame on you.
Love the characters and the actors in Cedar Cove. During this time where we are inside this show was a blessing and ended too soon. So tired of watching old shows from 2005 like with Kelly’s martin – this was a breath of fresh air.
I’m very disappointed in Hallmark. To cancel a show with so many loose ends is really unfair to dedicated, loyal Hallmark fans.
I loved Cedar Cove. I’m watching it again on Fridays. I would love to see it come back!