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.
Love good witch even watch reruns
So sad its canceled boo on you
I’ve been a Good Witch fan since day one back in 2008—— I absolutely love the movies and the series—— I will truly miss the show—– I’m hoping grace makes an appearance in last episode—– I wanna thank Catherine and the entire cast for such a wonderful job—– you all are very talented and I’m gonna miss you all—– maybe we’ll get one Halloween special—- ya never know—- magic works in mysterious ways
I HAVE ENJOYED WATCHING GOOD WITCH SINCE IT CAME ON.
BUT THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS I HARDLY WATCHED IT.
AFTER YOU INTRODUCED THE OTHERS AFTER ABAGAIL IT STARTED TO GET STALE.
I love the show. I hate to see such a good show cancelled.
Please tell me that the good witch is ending its show?
I loved the Good Witch series. So sorry to hear it’s being canceled. Hopefully, a Fall movie will be considered.
I have loved watching every episode and movie. I am incredibly sad to hear this news. I wish they would reconsider.
Liked the actors but it was so boring!
I am so sad Good Witch is ending. It is one of my favorite shows on Hallmark. Isn’t there something you can do to keep the show going?
I am so sorry to hear this news!!! I have followed this from day 1. I wish it was not being cancelled!!! It brings so many good feelings into your life… love, joy, hope, laughter, mystery, magic, a good sense of what community and family is all about, and so much more!!! It’s a show that relates to every age group. Please reconsider!!!
One of the best shows airing. Keep you guessing at what they do next. Would love to see Grace come back every now and then
I’m really sad that this show is ending, not many good shows left to watch anymore
What a bummer. I loved watching it over and over. Way better than the dystopia crap that keeps coming on on other channels. Thanks for all that we did get to watch, and thank you for the positive vibes and energy The Good Witch has given us…and will keep doing during reruns.
I am so disappointed about canceling The Good Witch. I’ve been watching from the beginning. I will miss it very much especially the Halloween episodes. Do not agree in canceling. NOT A GOOD IDEA!
Look forward to the show each week but needs better writing.