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 very disheartened to hear that the show is canceled. Sure the ratings dropped. You added another Merrywick to the family and that was just TOO MANY. This year is when the ratings dropped and you can fix it. Don’t quit! The show has loyal fans!
That is really too bad cause I really really enjoy that show. I wish it wasn’t gonna be canceled there are so many others that should be!
I really hope that Hallmark will reconsider
We have followed “The Good Witch” since the beginning
I will miss the show good witch is the best thing on. Love Cassie and Sam and the rest of the characters. Gets me through the tough times
This is the only series that we have continually watched on any of the Hallmark channels. We will sincerely miss it! I hope that they will consider making Good Witch movies.
PLEASE reconsider canceling this show, it is one of the best on the Hallmark channel!
I am so sorry to hear that good witch finale is soon . I’ve enjoyed it so much . I was looking forward to Abigail & Donovan’s wedding . So sad to see
It won’t be on anymore . I’ve loved every episode .
I have really enjoyed Good Witch . Different and family orientated. To me, all the Hallmark movies are the same concept, just different people doing the same storyline. To the Good Witch family, you will be missed.
I loved watching it till last year and more so this year. Story line not interesting and slow moving.
I hate that the Good Witch is ending. I’ve been watching since the beginning with
Catherine Bell and Chris Potter. It’s been wonderful to watch. Guess I will try to find old reruns to start again with all the movies and the series.
Watched the show from the beginning. This year’s not been as good as the past shows. Miss Grace.
I’m very sad to hear that the 7th season is the last! I will continue to watch the series in syndication and the movies. Catherine Bell is terrific as Cassie and I’ve enjoyed her earlier in JAG
I think the Hallmark channel is making a big mistake in canceling the Good Witch series. It is by far the best show they air. Also bc that means I will be canceling my subscription for Hallmark.
Not happy with the news. I thoroughly enjoy the show.
I love this show it’s one of the best on Hallmark right now and it would be great if it can continue I will miss everybody on the show and the show itself