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 enjoyed this show sorry to see it end. Hard to fine shows today that are fun and wholesome .
I’m completely disappointed in hallmark for canceling Good Witch I’m ready to drop hallmark because of it I hope other loyal fans follow
Sad to hear! I just started watching
I am shocked and very sad. Bad decision Hallmark. It’s a beloved series. So many more story lines that could’ve happened. At least continue with movies.
I have watched the show Good Witch from the beginning and am VERY sad to see it end
Please don’t cancel this series!
I love this show. I think the ratings are low because of NBA playoffs. Reconsider it is one of the best feel good shows on TV. It has everything drama, romance, fantasy as well as great homeopathic information. I will miss it.
Very upset this show is canceling! I have been a huge fan of this sow. It’s very family oriented which is hard to find these days. Really enjoyed the 7th season. I enjoy the Hallmark-shows so after hearing this I probably will choose to not be a fan any later!! I Don’t enjoy seeing nudity and hearing such vulgarity on TV for our children to see. Losing shows and channels like these will force me to steer away from television!!!
I really enjoyed the show Good Witch I’m very Dissappointed that their will be no more shows I think you should have more season of the show.
will miss this show……they should cancel wcth
Very very disappointed that Good witch series ending. There is so much potential. Bring it back or at least make a few more movies. I’m a senior citizen and I looked forward as my friends did to watch this series. Not right to cancel. Maybe expand your demographic!! There are so many potential storylines to Purdue and have many more seasons or movies to come
Good Witch is my favorite show and the ONLY one I watch on Hallmark. I hope those in charge change their minds and renew the series. There are still so many stories to tell. I love everything about the show and have for the entire time it has been on.
I love this series. I am sad to learn this is the end. I hope other series might come from this one, there are so many characters with their own stories.
Sorry for to see it go. Was one thing I enjoyed watching on Hallmark
I love that show! I am so sad to hear that it’s not returning. Iam really going to miss The series
same Karen