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.
Can’t believe its ending. Only good show left without lots of bad language and violence. Just can’t believe it.
This is so disappointing. This is one of my favorites and watch every episode and even record them so I can watch them when it’s not airing. Come on Hallmark, don’t cancel this one. So heartbreaking.
How very disappointed in Hallmark.
What a uplifting ,enjoyable, show. I have watched it from the beginning and have spent time enjoying reruns in between seasons. It got me through hard times during my mom’s illness and during the year and a half of being in house during Covid.
Maybe if you had it on , NOT IN THE SUMMER, when there is so much to do (precovid) the numbers would be much higher.
I PROTEST! STOPPING IN THE MIDDLE OF A TIME LINE WITH NO CLOSER!!!!!!! SHAMEFUL!!
I HOPE YOU RECONSIDER.
Exactly!! This channel is just awful anymore. Their recent changes have certainly been for the worst.
You guys suck for canceling the Good Witch and I cannot stand the damn golden girls repeatedly over and over over really? and now you add Reba you’re adding stupid **** and you’re in getting rid of good ****!
Worst news of the day
Hopefully they will continue with another movie
Well this is a heart breaker. I have never missed a single episode of this show. Now I’ll have nothing to watch.
My response is why? I for one look forward to the new season every year!
So sad! This is one show me and my husband watch together.
Please don’t take this show off every time I find something that I like you guys take it off . I love all of the actors . I started from the beginning . I know you probably want to do other things but know this ,it’s a great show and very believable characters . Thank you for all of your work . Good luck with your future projects .
i really enjoy good witch. how can a series be judged when 2 of main characters are gone in season seven. it needs time to readjust. believe me there is t much on. i wish you would reconsider and bring back grace and nick.
What a shame. Always eagerly awaited the return of this series every season.
Can’t believe that they would cancel it
So sad you are cancelling this series. Have so enjoyed it all these years
Please stop cancelling the good shows Enjoyable relaxing show Love all the characters.Really disappointing.Hope it is picked up on another network!
Can’t believe they are canceling my favorite show on Hallmark have watched from the very beginning an reruns all the time .Will have to think about being a Hallmark fan from now on ,Boooooooo to Hallmark
The best show to be able to watch with your kids. I only joined hallmark because of Good Witch. Now I am dropping the Hallmark channel
I too will drop my friendly tv subscription as got for this show alone