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 am really going to miss this show. I even watch the reruns.
So broken about the decision to cancel Good Witch. We all really need a show like this during these times. It was filmed during the pandemic which made it very difficult to do, and also costly. Please Hallmark, help us out with Cassie Nightingale and the other actors and staff to bring this show back or one very similar to it. THANK YOU!!!!
Yes, if you don’t plan on bringing Good Witch back, bring on something similar.
Please reconsider cancelling Good Witch. Excellent family show. This is terrible to hear. Please bring back for another season.
I’m sorry to hear about Good Witch being canceled. I have followed this series since it began and have followed its story from the first movie . Not sure whats coming in its place. Hopefully something worth watching.
Yes, I have enjoyed Good Witch. Sad to see it go. Perhaps airing a new season in the summer wasn’t such a good idea?
I am deeply saddened that the Hallmark channel has decided to cancel The Good Witch. I agree with the majority of comments here. Wholesome just doesn’t cut it in Hollywood. This show ranked high with other shows I loved to watch. One of the shows being I Love Lucy. The shows that are aired on TV now are disgusting and vapid.
I also agree with other viewers this was a good and wholesome show. We need more of those on television and not these other trashy shows of fake love and marriage. This is more wholesome and believable and good for the family to watch.
Oh no!!!!!!! Please don’t cancel Good Witch!!! My favorite show on TV. What will I watch now??????
We loved watching Good Witch from being till now. We don’t want it to end. Love all characters in series. Wish you didn’t have to end it we Love Catherine bell and her cousins with Sam as her husband. Wish you could rethink that and keep going another season
I can’t believe that “Good Witch” is being canceled. This is one of the few shows that’s for the entire family to watch. WE LOVE WATCHING THE SHOW & THE MOVIES OF “GOOD WITCH”!!!! And it’s one of the main reasons why I even watch the “hallmark channel”. DON’T CANCEL IT, PLEASE RENEW IT!!!!
So so so sad that Good Witch is ending this season! I look forward to seeing good always wins over bad but its also the mystery. Cassie Nightengale is an awesome character and one thst a lot of us should be. I know shes not real but the character is awesome! Will miss my favorite sunday night show!!
So sad to see it go away. Always entertaining and had good underlying messages for everyday living. Really wish Hallmark will reconsider this show. Clean entertainment for the whole family.
That’s not good. Goodwitch is one of the decent show on that my kids can actually watch without all the language. Bring it back plz
This is disappointing news. Starting to lose faith in the Hallmark channel. Unable to have true endings to shows. Not seeing where the are headed.
Dry sad to hear this. I really enjoy the actors and this show. We need more feel good sows on tv.