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.
So sorry that Good Witch is being canceled. It is a positive show in the midst of some very trashy shows. Since I read that the ratings were pretty good in comparison to other cable shows it is a shame that Hallmark could not give them another season to try and raise the ratings.
I swear all the shows I love are getting cancelled
I can not believe Halmark is canceling a Great show. We love watching this show because at least the whole family can enjoy it. We love all the actors on the show, but did not care too much for Joy. Please, Please, Halmark keep this show going!!!! 🙂 ~.~
The Good Witch is a great show have watched every single one love it and wish you would keep it we need such positive and happiness it gives .Really tired of good shows being taken off
I am really sorry to see another of the shows that I really love watcwatching getcanceled. Just about the time that most shows get really good you decide to take it off the air. The Good Witch has been such a good family show. Not like some of the trashy shows they have been running. I really wish you would change your minds and and continue the show.
I have seen the reruns multiple times. The story lines are wonderful! I never fill these things out, but this show is different. I tape the shows so I can see them over again, when I want to. If this show goes off all that’s left is trash. I do think you all are making a big mistake, I won’t be watching Hallmark daily anymore. In fact, I may not be watching it at all
I am truly disappointed in the cancellation of Good Witch Program. It is the only show where you can actually sit down, and enjoy it with your family on a Sunday evening! You cannot say that about a lot of shows! I hope that you will reconsider your decision. I even love watching the re-runs…..there is always a good story line, and something neat that draws me to this show! I will truly miss it! Please bring it back and make us happy! It is truly a good series and great for family entertainment! Thank you!
I will miss it one of best series
I’m sorry to have good witch go. I’ve enjoyed it a lot.
I wish there were more seasons of the Good Witch. The show is is one of the few on TV where there is no bad language and no sexual content, unlike most of the shows on television. Plus, I just love all of the characters. Please do not cancel this show. Thank you.
I really hate to see the series. It’s good clean TV that the whole family can watch.
Very sad to see Good Witch go. Other than Christmas movies it was the only show I watched on Hallmark. Ratings can get better. Good Witch should be given another chance. Try moving the day or time. Very disappointed.
I am truly sad to see “The Goid Witch “ end ! It was something I looked forward to watching every Sunday ! Loved that show, never knowing what Cassie was thinking ! Hope you bring it back !!!
I am terribly disappointed that Hallmark has decided to cancel Good Witch! It just seems like such a sudden decision. Hallmark you have made a grave mistake cancelling this show.
Feel good shows on television are few and far between. And now there is one less. I’ve looked forward to every season and every special of The Good Witch. I don’t agree with this decision at all. So sad…