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?
It was a great show very disappointed to see it end.
I loved this show and very disappointed to see Cedar Cove gone.
This is such a disappointment! We can count on Hallmark giving us good shows with just depth, clean and interesting with the right amount of mystery and intrigue! This show filled all of the above! Why was this cancelled? Very sorry to see it go!
This was a great series. So clean and fun to watch. I’m so sad it’s not coming back.
I am so sad that my friends at Cedar Cove are not returning. I loved the show!
Thank you for creating the show! Sherry
So disappointed that there will not be a 4th season. Not even a closure for an ending. Shame on you Hallmark. Not what the fans deserved.
The least you could have done was make a finale episode or movie. I’m very disappointed Hallmark. There are not enough quality show out there and this one was worth waiting for. I will not watch this channel again.
How very disappointing…this was a good FAMILY show. …at least the producers could have wrapped it up….
How disappointing to learn that Cedar Cove would not be returning for a fourth season!! It was such a feel good show. Hallmark please at least consider doing a 2hour finale and not keep us loyal fans hanging!! Thank you
Very disappointing to learn that Cedar Cove would not be returning for a fourth season. It was such a feel good show!! Please Hallmark consider bringing it back or at least do a 2 hour finale as others have suggested to tie up loose ends please don’t keep us hanging!!
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I sent an email telling them my disappointment canceling this show.
What a slap in the face to us Cedar Cove viewers!! Totally unacceptable! Just when it was getting so good & interesting with Paul & Olivia! Really? – wrong move Hallmark! What was going down between Olivia & Paul could have set off a million stars! You guys blew it big time!!!! No respect for the viewers!!
I was anticipating the return of Cedar Cove. It was a great show…
I was looking for when it was coming back on and found out it was being cancelled. It is sad that nice wholesome shows don’t stay on TV. Pleas bring it back
You need to bring it back please can not beleave it was canceled what a wonderful show !! You still can bring it back! ! !