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.
Truly disappointed. I love this show! It would be even better in the fall and winter months. Summer is a rough time to get high ratings.
Very disappointed….Enjoyed the show immensely. Always looked forward to watching Good Witch. Watching the show helped forget about the craziness in today’s world. Time for the big guys and gals at Hallmark to role up their sleeves and figure out how to save the show from being canceled.
Will miss this show so much never missed an episode feel if no pandemic not so many people would be streaming other shows just getting interesting please try to do movie to follow up
This wonderful show brings many of the qualities that we are looking for in tv: high morals, loving friendships, and good family values – intwined in a little mystic magic. We have loved growing with the show and brought friends and family members into the Good Witch fold. Now is not the time to cancel it.
I can’t believe you are cancelingGood Witch. It is a wonderful show which I have eagerly watched for every season. It is a real shame that it is not being renewed. I am canceling my Hallmark channel now.
This is just another example of a good wholesome series being thrown away Hallmark is going downhill because of a small change in demographics ridiculous always take the good shows off the air to put crap in its place. Shame on Hallmark!
This is my favorite show on the hallmark channel. I am so very sad that you have chosen to end it.Great cast, and a good wholesome show and storylines.
I never miss a episode!!! I love this show !! I really disappointed in the Hallmark channel for dropping it .
The Good Witch is the best show on Hallmark Channel. I watch most of the movies I haven’t already seen but Good Witch is the only show I watch on that channel.
I look forward to this show every season, because it is so easy. I love it. Don’t cancel! There are no murders etc. gives me peace
So disappointed they are canceling the Good Witch, it is my most favorite show. I love the story lines. Please don’t cancel.
I have watched all the seasons and special movies. Thought the show became more vanilla across the seasons. About as bad as running old sitcoms at night.
Love this show! Agree with another poster. Put the show in the fall lineup instead of the summer when people are outside more if you are worried about ratings. It’s still a fan favorite even if some of us need to go to bed early and catch it on the dvr later. Come on hallmark don’t get rid of this sweet series!
Will miss the good witch please reconsider , this decision. Thanks
I am very disappointed that “The Good Witch” is being cancelled!
It is a wonderful show! I love the show and the actors. Please reconsider. You will lose lots of viewers.