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 saddened by the news of this cancellation. This was one of the “good ones” as far as suspended disbelief is concerned. It’s a little corny sometimes, but it’s great for taking one’s mind of of one’s troubles. And Cassie and crew always do have a way of putting everything in perspective. Perhaps it wasn’t “woke” enough for the new liberal society we have become, although the relationship between Joy and her “person of color” contractor friend certainly updated the series. Perhaps THAT was too much for loyal Goodwitch watchers. Please don’t censor me. I am just putting this out… Read more »
Sad to see this series go . Just an enjoyable show, no drama, no killers, no foul mouths. Just down to earth. Oh well !!!
I have watched all the movies and the series and I am very disappointed in Hallmark’s decision to cancel the Good Witch!!
I agree. I am disappointed as well because I truly enjoy the show. Hopefully, the finalé won’t leave any loose ends.
Get rid of the writers, but keep the show. Enjoy the cast, unfortunately the story line this year lacks the charm of the past seasons.
I’m saddened by the announcement that Good Witch will be ending this season. It was one of the shows I most looked forward to each week!
I don’t want u to go.. i’m so sorry about The Good Witch beening canceled I love that show I watch it every time it comes on. I been watching the show seen it first started coming on. I hope they don’t stay out for long. Hopefully they will have Specials. So many of my shows that I watch are cancelleing this year. I hope new shows will just on. as good as they r. I hope and pray I will see the actors on other shows. The actors r great …. God bless all of u guys. Hope to… Read more »
Keep good witch on the air and cancel when calls the heart.
I like both Good Witch and When Calls the Heart. Those are the only two shows that I watch on Hallmark; besides the movies. I’m sorry that Good Witch has been canceled.
I really HATE that the Good Witch will not be renewed for another season. It is the one show I look forward to every year.
I just hate that the show was cancelled I just loved it and looked forward to every new season . It was a clean wonderful funny sometimes sad but awesome show hallmark is loosing one of it’s best shows
Truly saddened by this news
So sad love the show going to miss it i look forfard to watching it.
Good Witch is one of the best shows on TV !! It’s what entertainment should be, without violence! The show also teaches getting along with others and working together. We looked forward to watching it every Sunday!!! So sad to see a really great show be cancelled
Please don’t cancel the good witch series. It’s one of the few shows I look forward to seeing every week
I am heartbroken. Of late, I have had trouble finding a series that I can really buy into. This year I ‘ve been wondering if the show was coming to an end or if taping through the pandemic had cut back supporting staff and interesting scripts.
I love this show, I have seen the reruns over. I love the new eoisodes. I will truely miss this series. PLEASEDo another 2 series