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.
So upset. Watching Good Witch pits me on a different place. A place I would love to be a part.of. Please reconsider your decision.
Of course the ratings down. What do you expect.. most of us are getting out of the house now. We haven’t watched tv in months because we are going outside now. We are not instant on and off. Plus you cant watch what you do not advertise. Since you dont promote the new shows we dont know.
I’ve always enjoyed watching Good Witch, until this season that is. In prior seasons it’s been light hearted and fun but this season I thought it was too dark, too serious.
WHAT?!?!? I get really tired of network executives taking good shows off the air. Bad move when we need more magic and less hate!
Too bad it’s all about the money!!!
It’s one of my favorite shows… Heartbroken…
I AM DONE watching Hallmark ! You and the ridiculous TV ratings. This is a very good show , clean no vulgarity, heartwarming ! Bet if it was full of sex & violence it wouldn’t end !!!!!!!! Nothing decent last anymore Go put trashy stuff on for your ratings !!!!
Great show race it ON.
Clean and no sex
I don’t understand… I look forward to seeing what is coming next each season and I feel this is a BIG MISTAKE…
So what u lost a few viewers… it’s their lost!!!! Why should those who enjoy the series be punished!!!
Oh, NO!!!!
I’m very upset. This is the best show on hallmark.
Omg I am so sorry n disappointed that the Good Witch is being canceled I Love Love that show always looking forward to seeing it n I’m sure alot of viewers are disappointed as well ,well there already be showings of reruns its so sad to see this happening
So upset, I look forward to watching this with my granddaughter, sometimes we are not home but I have them all recorded and watch them when I can relax and be uninterrupted. Love this program and it’s truly the only program I look forward to watching!
I LOVE GOOD WITCH!!!! I can’t believe your taking this off the air!!!! ITs the one show I look forward too , it’s fun, and so much wholesome charm!!!! This is soooo sad!!!!
Please don’t cancel 🙁 Have watched since the beginning and live the show. Please rethink your decision!