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.
Very sad to hear it is cancelled!!! One of my absolute favorites! Hallmark…. I am disappointed in that choice.
I can’t believe you’re actually ICanceling such a good show that there isn’t any violence and sex and Bad language Andall the other crap that’s on the other stations why don’t you listen to your Viewers instead of the bottom line as usual. I think you will find a lot of your viewers leaving the Hallmark station That’s too bad because it was one of the best family stations
I am very sad and will miss all my friends on Good Witch. I look forward to being with them at the end of a long day. They have become a big part of the few things to look forward to. Good Witch has brought us many good lesson on family, friends and love. They will be very missed.
Good Witch was one of a kind, loved it. Sorry it was cancelled. Is there a possibility for it to return? Do not need another murder mystery.
I can’t believe it’s been cancelled!!! With so few shows fit to watch these days you go and cancel one of the only decent ones. Not all of us care to watch most of the crap that is on TV these days.That is why ratings are down.Most people don’t even watch tv.There on the internet watching movies or shows they like .When are you guys going to get it? You are going to have to change the way you rate shows.You are way behind the times.I shouldn’t have to tell you this you should already know.!!!
I so agree with you this is my absolutely favorite show
What a Very Bad Idea!! In this world of such uncertainty this show feels and gives the viewer a sense of family!!!!! You are taking away a positive show in my life especially with the events of last year! Death of my spouse, and the pandemic. Somethings should not always be about MO NEY and Profit!! I am very disappointed in your choices and feel you are not sensitive to your viewing group. I enjoy the Hallmark channels but this will make me review my viewing choices!
So sorry The Good Witch is ending and ending so abruptly. It would be much more considerate of your faithful viewers to have a season devoted to a conclusion of the storylines. Thoughtless of Hallmark but you seem to be going downhill following bizarre temporary cultual madness. Have you forgotten who your loyal viewers are ?
Don’t cancel good witch We love the show❤❤❤❤
It is a shame that there are so many unfinished storyline. You all could have done a much better job to give other characters positive storyline, keep some of the original characters included with follow up on their lives..
Abigail and Donovan deserve a spotlight after devoting a season to them breaking the curse.
Why couldn’t another actress be intruded as Cassie’s daughter?
You are seriously shortchanging the fans.
Really sorry to hear,my husband n I loved the show
There isn’t any other show that I watch on Hallmark. Maybe another network will pick it up. That is one of my favorite shows and the cast and story line is amazing. I hope it stays on the air.
I’m not surprised. It became a Soap Opera that, if I didn’t watch, the story got ahead of me, so I lost interest. There was one other show I liked and was cancelled: Signed, Sealed, Delivered. Hopefully, Hallmark will rerun episodes of GW like they do SSD so I can get caught up.
Every time Hallmark has a really good series they cancel it. Cedar Cove for example. And who knows what’s going on with Chesapeake Shores? Good witch was a really good show. This is disappointing.
Sorry to here good witch has been cancelled. Wish they would keep it on. May have to boycott Hallmark because of cancelling the show. Please reconsider.
Hallmark is really making a mistake by canceling Good Witch. As the viewing audience we are aware that the bottom line is, does the show make money. What the new management of Hallmark programming does not realize is that people turn to Hallmark for good family oriented programs, not sex, violence, or the news. The real world provides enough of this. We as Hallmark viewers and subscribers tune in to watch and experience feel good, family friendly shows and movies. Hallmark needs to reward their audiences and subscribers with loyalty to what we love!!! This decision is going to come… Read more »