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.
Would like to see good Witch to stay on for season 8
I loved Good Witch before season 7. It seemed to get too dark. Cassie was not the same. Then they had to introduce things against my beliefs. Won’t watch anymore. Just ruined it for me. I thought Hallmark had better values.
I’m very sorry to hear that they are canceling The Good Witch, I’m 62 and I absolutely love the show. Why is it every time a good series comes on that’s not only good for kids but adults and teaches you something it gets canceled. That’s the show I look forward to because I’m off on Mondays. I thought Hallmark had better sense.
This is really disheartening that Good Witch was canceled!! It’s an awesome show! Wake up Hallmark!!
I really am going to miss Good Witch. I always looked forward to watching it. I have watched reruns over and over. This has been a show that I have looked forward to watching. This is one show I will hate to see canceled.
Shame such a good show is on the cancel list along with so many other good shows on TV Hallmark, change your mind on this one. Good show wonderful cast n a really well done Hallmark show. Everything will come together on it. Put it back on!!!!!!
I am disappointed that Hallmark has canceled Good Witch. I would watch season 8. Good Witch is a feel good show to watch, I love how the characters always come together no matter what, they are there to help like family, they are family. Big mistake canceling Good Witch.
I’m sorry to see it end. I always look forward to it. I will really miss it!
So sorry to hear that GoodWitch is being canceled. It has been my favorite show, although the writing this season has seemed to be all over the place. I will surely miss seeing all of these characters!
This is just wrong last year everyone was at home and could watch it but now the world is opening up you cancel a great show and I bet there is a cliff hanger and it wont come to a smooth ending
Sorry to see the good witch being cancelled. Hard to find a show to watch these days and this one gave you humor, mystery, love and hope
Absolutely
Yes & season 9,10,11,,etc
Please some streaming network pick up Good Witch. It is a wonderful show the entire family can enjoy!!! Why Hallmark??
When the powers that be at Hallmark run the numbers for “Good Witch ” do they remember to include the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark mobile, as well as, on demand, where many fans may have to watch as catch-up for a variety of reasons. On top of all that you really started to develop Joy’s character as well as other story lines and how do you cancel a long running, good standing show because of what appears to be one off season? It might help if you didn’t shoot yourself in the foot by putting it opposite one of your… Read more »
Please do not cancel such a excellent family show