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.
I have watched the series from the beginning and loved it. The last two seasons were very hard to access and mostly only available at a charge so I’m sure there was a drop in viewers.
Why is Hallmark ending such a good show, especially of the ratings are just as good as other TV dramas? O hate getting into shows and really loving them, and then get canceled when ratings are good. I hope that Hallmark will bring this back.
I find it quite interesting and somewhat par for the course that Hallmark is cancelling the show just as a romantic relationship between two women is scripted and appearing to be well accepted. The scripts so far written for the ladies have been very tasteful and well acted. I’m very disappointed that after Hallmark has taken a giant step forward for diversity and inclusiveness that they have taken what appears to me more than one giant step backward. I would like to know the REAL reason for the cancelling of the series. I pray I’m wrong in what I think… Read more »
I have followed this show since the beginning, I LOVE this show and it show NOT BE CANCELLED, for once they have a great show that has a little of everything( magic, love, mystery) Shame on you Hallmark for cancelling this show, I HOPE THAT NETFLIX PICKS IT UP!!!! Sad time for all the Good With Fans.
My heart was ripped out when I heard the news of the cancellation of Good Witch. A show I loved from the beginning and I absolutely love Catherine Bell . This show helped me forget all the stress in the world right now. Will desperately miss it!!!
A mistake, why cancel a good series that keeps us so well entertained please rethink it and bring it back in the near future.Bring it back on streaming.
It seems Hallmark is canceling alot of shows that are good clean fun to watch. I’m not sure if the people in charge don’t care about clean, no swearing, good morals are just displaying that Hallmark no longer cares about clean television and morals anymore. You just cancel “Good Witch”, you canceled the “Signed, Sealed, Deliver series. But I know these two shows were staple in our household. The message they sent of family, good morals, are now gone. It seems that Hallmark no longer cares about these values. You’ve lost several viewers who watched Hallmark Shows! Really disappointed with… Read more »
This show is the main reason my hubby and I watch Hallmark. We always look forward to the new seasons. The Christmas movies can’t begin to match it.
Please let GOOD witch come back to Hallmark. Val will miss the show and cast members a lot. Bring back for a eighth season please and I would love to see more movies present and future . I love the show. This is one of the best family shows please keep it on. The show and the actor and actress make me laugh and cry keep up the wonder full work that you all do. I will continue to watch the ending and repeat . I have on my DVR old new and movies and dvd please. From Valerie save… Read more »
So disappointed. I liked the direction of Season 7 and can see a lot of potential in furthering these story lines. Please reconsider.
I love this show and look forward to it! So bummed!
You are cancelling my favorite Hallmark series, I really wish you would reconsider, this makes me sad!
I am so very disappointed to hear Good Witch has been canceled. We need more programs like this, not less, please!
Please don’t cancel i love the Good Witch its my favorite i look at it every day all series so excited please looking forward to season 8
Shame in Hallmark. If Good Witch is canceled then I will not watch anything in Hallmark.