After 13 years of movies and TV show episodes, magic is leaving the town of Middleton. Hallmark Channel has decided to end the Good Witch series so there won’t be an eighth season. The series finale airs on Sunday, July 25th.
A fantasy comedy-drama series, Good Witch stars Catherine Bell, James Denton, Sarah Power, Catherine Disher, Kylee Evans, Katherine Barrell, Marc Bendavid, and Scott Cavalheiro. Set in the town of Middleton, the show follows Cassandra “Cassie” Nightingale (Bell). She’s the owner of a shop called Bell, Book & Candle and is married to Dr. Sam Radford (Denton). Like her daughter Grace, Cassie has the gift of enchanted insight and magical intuition. The velvet pouches of soil discovered by Cassie, Abigail (Power), and Joy (Barrell) at the end of season six mark the start of a new Merriwick mystery for the cousins to unravel. This leads them to reflect on their pasts and how certain life events have impacted who they are now. Alongside the usual Middleton fun, season seven promises new relationships, personal challenges, and romance.
The seventh season of Good Witch is averaging a 0.12 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 1.53 viewers in the live+same day ratings. Compared to season six, that’s down by 29% in the demo and down by 18% in viewership. It’s one of Hallmark’s lowest-rated series but still does pretty well when compared to other cable dramas.
Here’s the series ending announcement from Hallmark:
HALLMARK CHANNEL’S ‘GOOD WITCH’ SERIES FINALE SET FOR SUNDAY, JULY 25
STUDIO CITY, CA – July 9, 2021 – Hallmark Channel announced today the series finale of the network’s original primetime show, “Good Witch.”
“‘Good Witch’ has enchanted viewers for over a decade with eight original movies, in addition to the seven-season series,” said Randy Pope, SVP, programming & development. “We thank our leads whose chemistry and talent made ‘Good Witch’ such a beloved and uniquely special viewing experience: Catherine Bell, who has brought the inimitable Cassie Nightingale to life for 13 years, and James Denton, who as Dr. Sam Radford has added so much charm and humor to the series. We also extend our gratitude and thanks to the entire cast and crew for their dedication and hard work.”
In the series finale, the Merriwick cousins get ready to face the mysterious force putting their family legacy at risk while changes are in store for others in “The Wedding,” premiering Sunday, July 25, (9 p.m. ET/PT), on Hallmark Channel. Catherine Bell (“Army Wives,” “JAG”), James Denton (“Desperate Housewives,” “Devious Maids”), Sarah Power (“Killjoys”), Catherine Disher (“Abby Hatcher”), Kylee Evans (“The Strain”), Katherine Barrell (“Wynonna Earp”), Marc Bendavid (“Murdoch Mysteries”) and Scott Cavalheiro (“Carter”) star.
Catherine Bell has starred as the lead character Cassie Nightingale for magical 13 years when Hallmark viewers were first introduced to her in the 2008 original movie “The Good Witch.” The popularity of Cassie and her adventures in the bucolic town of Middleton led to seven more movies. In 2015, the franchise was adapted as a primetime series that enjoyed seven enchanting seasons.
“Good Witch” is a Whizbang Films Production in association with ITV Studios America. Darin Goldberg, Orly Adelson, Jonathan Eskenas, Craig Pryce and Frank Siracusa are executive producers. Catherine Bell is co-executive producer. Janina Barrett serves as supervising producer. Colin Brunton is producer. Julie Lawrence and Angie Cassiram are associate producers. “Good Witch” is distributed internationally by ITV Studios.
Need Good Witch to continue only show that is good, kind, uplifting, funny . Gives me a sense of calm away from the drama going on in the world. Love all the actors. Please reconsider.
I,m so sorry. To hear the sad news. I will miss all my friends in Middleton
It should at least offers an ending. I find it extremely disrespectful to the viewers when a show abruptly ends
Will the show be carried on Netflix
Oh come on! I love the movies and the show. Now I’ll admit that the past season or so haven’t be so great, but get new writers and regroup. Stop canceling shows just because ratings dropped a little.
I’m so sad this show is ending. Its so hard to find wholesome shows to watch these days.
I have watched all episodes twice and am disappointed that the series is to be cancelled. All the actors were very good and should be praised.
Love the Good Witch series! It is exactly what a lot of people need in their hectic lives. A show that is light, fun and uplifting. It focuses on the good in people. The show will be missed!
Am so sad you are canceling this show ! Please reconsider!
So sad to see this show end. I have watched from the beginning and always waited for new shows. Watch reruns many times Will miss
I am so saddened by the Good Witch being canceled. I have watched this show since the beginning. With everything that is going on in the world, that is the one enjoyment I have had to look forward to each week. I watch the old shows when the season ends until the new season begins. What am I going to watch now??? Can’t you people think of us out here and not always of your ratings? I know it is always about the bottom line for you people, but for once I wish you people would think of us out… Read more »
Oh no…love The Good Witch, I am so sad. It is my favorite
What a shame. I have been watching this program/movies/series since the very first movie came out. It is such a breath of fresh air. Very disappointing first Home & Family is taken down and now this.
I have loved and followed Good Witch from the very beginning and look forward to every movie, series episode. Will really miss them all.
The cast is great and hope to see them all on future Hallmark productions. So sad to see the end
Sorry should read series not serious