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 it should come back. Iam really upset they cancelled it.
So sorry to learn that Cedar Cove has been cancelled. Am disappointed that we will never find out what happens to all our Cedar Cove residents! Shame on you Hallmark!
I liked it and was really looking forward to season 4!
Been impatiently waiting for return and this inquiry found the series cancelled. Disappointing and unfair. There were many loose ends left untied. I’m sure you have your reasons for cancelling but you also have some accountability to loyal viewers of a popular show to offer some closure. Surprised and soured on Hallmark for this one.
Sad to hear Cedar Cove was canceled, my wife and I really enjoyed the series.
Yes, I am VERY disappointed that we, at least, didn’t have a show finale. Really Hallmark? A decent, clean show….and you cancel it. Things that make you go…WHAT?
So disappointed it will not be returning. Absolutely loved the characters, beautiful scenery and storyline. I have been waiting and was not seeing any ads for the next season.
So very disappointing. I was waiting patiently for season 4 I just googled it to find out when it starts that’s when I saw that it was canceled. I was looking forward to watching season 4. I love Cedar Cove, the story line, the characters and the actors who played them. I can’t believe we can’t see what happens.
WHY??? Beautiful scenery! Great characters that every viewer can identify with. Very disappointed in this decision.
Noooo, I have been waiting for Season 4. I loved this show!
I really think someone at Hallmark should reply to the post We are your viewers and keep your channel going. You cancelled this show without notice are you going to cancel other shows as well. I think you doomed your new series before it started. If the lead of Cedar Cove didn’t want to return, then work off the other characters and cut her out. We loved the show.
Yes it would have been very easy to say the Judge moved to Seattle with Jack as there were several other plot lines developing. The only character development that would have required the slightest effort would be finding away to keep the new DA in town 🙂
i think if any series is cancelled without a conclusion its not fair on your viewers. if you going to cancel a series then at least give it one more episode in conclusion of the series. i enjoyed Cedar Cove and i’m disappointed.
I just read the show was cancelled this was a good family show , you should bring it back if just to tie up lose ends.
I am sorry to hear Cedar Cove has been cancelled. I loved to watch this show and keep up with the lives of all the characters in the show. It is hard to find good shows to watch on TV these days and this was my favorite. I was really looking forward to the new season to see what is new in the Cedar Cove lives. I am sorry to see it go! I hate to get involved in anymore series on Hallmark just to see them cancelled again.
Ooh, bad decision.