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.
At my age, 74 yrs, you don’t have a lot of shows that draw you in to watch. I thought i would see a wedding between abigale & donovan, also between Stephanie & pastor. Hallmark could have did another season. Now I’m lost. Love all hallmark season. Losing to many of either cast characters or shows themselves. They need to think of the of the viewers when they do this sometimes. Not like when i was younger.
Good Witch it’s one of the best shows on TV. It’s one of the cleanest shows on TV and I really enjoy it. Please don’t cancel. Please bring it back.
I’m greatly disappointed that Good Witch is canceled. I want the network to reconsider this decision. The show was just getting better and better with each series. It’s a very favorite of mine and thousands of other fans. Why cancel such a great series with an excellent cast? This makes no sense at all. The show is one of the best series Hallmark has. Good Witch
is very unique and has plenty more story lines to keep it going. Very sad to hear they are canceled. Big mistake. Please reconsider this decision.
Our Family loves y’all’s show the Good Witch especially with Catherine Belle and it’s getting better each season with a different story line.
Please don’t cancel the Good Witch. This show has been an escape from reality for many people for a little while. I know you probably don’t listen to pleas but I’m hoping you will this time.
Please bring back the good witch
I am so sad the series is ending. I have enjoyed watching the show and looked forward to new episodes
I am on oxygen and this series let’s me go into fantasy land and it even helped my breathing being so enchanted with the series. I Will really miss this show, I watch the reruns 2,3 or 4 times. Thank the actors so very much. I have always loved Catherine Bell with
her Jag Series, and don’t miss any of her Hallmark movies. Also her screen daughter and
husband, all three of them. They are so loving and together.
Very disappointed the show is being canceled it has been an enjoyment to watch over the past seasons and I have enjoyed all of the and I have enjoyed all of the characters I hope that they will will reconsider and bring the show back. Great loss!!
I have watched The Good Witch from the beginning and I can’t believe it will end next Sunday. Such a good show to never know the ending. Please bring back at least some specials. Don’t cancel renew the fans are begging.
I am so disappointed that the a Good Witch series is being cancelled. It is one of my very favorite shows. I always watch all of the reruns no matter how many times I have seen them. I love all of the cast members. I am very sorry to see it cancelled.
Really sorry it is canceled.
Have really enjoyed the series and would have continued to watch.
Good Witch is a great show.
It has a great storyline great actors and actresses. Hallmark is making a great mistake in canceling this program.
I love this show and I love the Hallmark channel and I am very disappointed that Good Witch has been cancelled. First When Calls the Heart lost Jack and Abigail and now Good With. I may never watch Hallmark again.
Please bring back The Good Witch I’m so upset that it was cancelled. It’s such a great series. There isn’t very many clean shows on tv. I can get away from politics and enjoy this entertaining series.