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.
Why Cancel such a good show? Always looked forward to each season. Cancelling now leaves everything hanging. Keep it going, it is such a good program.
I love this series, please bring it back,.
We LOVE the Good Witch why is it leaving? The whole family sits together and enjoys that show together. Please put it back on. That’s a very good show. We will truly miss it. We have been a part of the Good Witch since the first movie. You all are going to ruin Sunday night tradition. Please reconsider and put it back on. Please Halmark Put it back on. Have a Blessed day
Not very happy with it I love this show I’ve Watch this movie forever and I’m going to be very sad when it’s gone I don’t know why you’re stopping the show as it’s a good show please don’t stop it
OMG so sad to see it go. This is one of my favourite shows to watch and if that goes what will I watch. The show is awesome and so is the cast and I was hoping there would be more of it to watch as it makes me warm and fuzzy inside . I have watched from the beginning and enjoyed every show and movie. Please re think hallmark please and make a season 8 . And to all the cast members your all great in the show. Cheers
This is a wholesome show! Why cancel such a show that brings happiness and fun to audiences? I think it’s a terrible shame to see this cancelled. You need to reconsider!!
I think that Good Witch is widely enjoyed and the option or decision of the Powers that Be to cancel the show is a poor one. It seems as if shows that are enjoyed by huge audiences ate always cancelled and audiences should be able to weigh in on these decisions. There is far too much drivel being put on TV and these should be monitored more closely.
Hallmark, please rethink your decision to cancel The Good Witch. Never miss an episode. Such a fun show to watch and a great cast. Can’t watch many mainstream shows I used to watch as I am not interested in their woke nonsense. You were the last hope for millions of us who enjoy this show so much.
I love this show. Look forward to it every week. I may cancel my Hallmark subscription. I hope some other network picks up the show it’s a true winner
Is will missed it but it hasn’t been the same this season
So sad about this.
One of the best TV series on TV down to earth the simple things in life
I have watched this show since the beginning. I was looking forward to seeing what was happening in the lives of Grace and Nick since they were off in College. Bad decision to cancel this show.
Why do you take away something that is really good. There is no reason for this. It seems like you really don’t care what you do for taking off great shows. I believe you need to have a season eight. And to continue having weekly shows. Oh let me guess YOU DONT CARE!!!
I have enjoyed and have been a Good Witch fan since the very beginning. I am so sad to see this franchise end. My hope is that hallmark continues to entertain the fans of the show with Good Witch movies and special projects. The talent on the show was exceptional and the actors will truly be missed. Cassie, Sam, Martha, Abigail and all of the actor’s were a joy to watch.
Everyone that is heartbroken about this cancellation needs to go right now and sign the petition to save the show and also email Hallmark directly and voice your opinion to them. They really were wrong to just blindside loyal viewers with just a few weeks left until the season ended. This was so unfair to the wonderful and amazing actors that brought us this special show. Fans are outraged and Hallmark needs to hear it!
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