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.
It’s makes so sad to see this amazing show end. I really thought one more season was in store for this show and they make a great bang. Although the show did run for 7 season and it still an amazing show. I love how the characters really played there role. Especially James Denton(Dr. Sam Radford), I love this man he which a amazing character and played really well. I’m also going to miss Mayor Tinsdale sense of humor. She really made me simile and laugh. And of course going miss seeing Catherine bell(Cassie nightingale) play her role, she so… Read more »
I agree whole heartedly ♥️
Hate hear this show is ending. Loved all the actors and actresses. Catherine Bell does a great job as Cassie. Would’ve yo see it return, with Cassie and Doc in new adventures.
I think canceling good witch is a bad mistake, so many people love to watch it and its an amazing show.
Good witch is my favorite show on netflix and hallmark. I hope netflix buys the series. Nothing would make me happier
Please don’t cancel the Good Witch it so nice to watch and enjoy such a great show Hallmark you are making a big mistake
My very favorite show. No bad language, no politics, no hate or violence. Please do not cancel it.
My family is sad to see the cancellation of Good Witch! We have enjoyed the series and movie and always enjoyed knowing when the new season would start. What a great cast and storyline.
I am truly sorry Good Witch has been cancelled. I have never missed a movie or a prime time show. I wish Hallmark would reconsider.
Please please reconsider this it is sad to hear this news I enjoy watching the Good witch I will now cancel the hallmark channel on my bill the only reason. I got the hallmark channel was to watch The Good witch, please reconsider this for the fans
It is so sad to hear this news I have so enjoyed watching The Good witch please please reconsider this it was enjoyable to watch and one of the most better shows on The hallmark channel, I guess if you don’t. Listen to our comments and take in to account that we like the show and enjoy watching it then I will have to cancel the hallmark channel on my bill as the only reason o got the channel Ian to watch The Good Witch. Again please reconsider for the fans of The Good witch.
There aren’t many shows that are as loving and wholesome as Good Witch and it’s pretty dang sad that it’s leaving and I really wish that it wasn’t now there’s not going to be much to look forward to watch especially with all the violence out here in the real world and True Crime TV now we can’t even look forward to watching the Good Witch anymore I think the it was up to the network to find more viewers!! So now we have to suffer!!
Our families favorite show. We will miss the characters and stories of love and kindness the show encompasses. This is a great loss. Please reconsider.
Please reconsider renewing Good Witch! It’s the best show on TV. Good decent viewing for the family and no politics! In this crazy world Middleton is a piece of Heaven.
I am sorry that THE GOOD WITCH is being cancelled. It was such a positive show, great cast. I will miss it very much!
Very sad to hear Good Witch is canceled. I have truly enjoyed the show and all the movies. Now Im not sure what I will watch that will be as heart warming and fun . Thanks to the cast and writers for an enchanting show. Nothing can replace it. I can only hope that Hallmark realizes the mistake they have made and decide to bring it back.