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.
I have loved the movies and the series! I’m disappointed in Hallmark’s decision. I wish they would have brought the younger characters back this season to make it more family oriented for its last season. I will miss this show so much, and hope to see the cast in lots of Hallmark movies!
This is an outrage! The Good Witch series is one of the best shows that has been on television in a long time. Hallmark needs to reconsider renewing the series!
So sorry to see it ending so soon. There’s not much on TV anymore worth watching that isn’t full of bad language, violence, and raunchy behavior. I have really looked forward to watching Good Witch.
So upset to hear that Good Witch is being cancelled. Please reconsider!!! This show was such a breath of fresh air to see such amazing actors do such a wonderful wholesome, caring show. Loved my Sunday nights.
So sad that Hallmark has become a “follower” and has boarded the train that removes anything that is wholesome and decent. There’s no sex, drugs, violence, or swearing so it is cancelled
Agree 100%
I have so enjoyed The Good Witch from the very beginning. I wish you would reconsider this. I also tape the show and watch it later if I am not home. This show made me feel good. I will truly miss it.
I don’t think the show has fully explored and/or developed the background of the “Merriwick” family. I hope another studio will pick it up to do it justice. I, too, have watched it since the beginning.
THIS has to be the craziest and nonsensical decision I have ever heard. There are so few shows on to watch that are entertaining and wholesome and dependable and it seems when there is one, it is taken off in EITHER little time or in a short amount of time. What happened to the shows that continued for 20+ years or more? Why aren’t there considerations given to the LOYAL viewers? This makes no sense and it is an insult and a SLAP to good people who enjoy good and decent shows!!
Whoever made the decision to cancel this show should be deemed incompetent . This is a TERRIFIC show with all the best attributes of television entertainment. Rethink this decision please.
At the very least make a movie to start after the wedding and 5 or 10 years in the future to show us what happens to the characters and wrap everything nicely instead of abruptly. I just purchased all the DVDs, but still looking for season two, which is near to impossible to fine. I so enjoyed the show and am extremely disappointing to see it.
I’m so sad. I look forward to a night watching this awesome show. Why would they do this. Tell me what I’m going to watch now.
This is very upsetting. Makes no sense maybe Netflix will pick up the show or Halmark does movie specials in 2022
I am a big fan of the show. I look forward to to Sunday nights to see how the show unfolds for the season. I like all the characters, reconsider and don’t cancel the Good Witch!!!
No, please dont cancel Good Witch!!! I’ve been watching it from the very beginning!! I absolutely love this show!!!!!!!! I tape it so I dont any episodes. I’m really bumming. I hope you guys take into fact that some people tape the show and watch it at a later time when they can like me. Please reconsider. All my favorite shows are being cancelled. Good Witch is my FAVORITE show of them all. I’m so very disappointed!!!!! Please dont cancel the show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have enjoyed the Good Witch from the start. I was very sorry to hear that this is the last season. I have always looked forward to watching it and relaxing with Cassie. This is a fun and magical show. Sorry it’s going.