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.
I am very sad to see the Good Witch go. I have so enjoyed the shows. It is nice to lose myself in a nice story. With what is going on in our country it is just one more disappointment.
Very sorry to hear there will be no season 8. This is the kind of show that you can watch with the whole family and everyone can enjoy it.
I love this show, I am shocked and disappointed that it is not going to continue!
I love this show. I look forward to it as it touches on many aspects of reality with a tinge of fantasy. Last year’s rating cannot be considered as with the pandemic many ppl were more keen on financially keeping themselves afloat rather than watching tv. Please continue as the fans would love to see what happens with Abigail and Catherine as the story goes on.
I have loved the concept of Good Witch for so long. Just watched the last episode. I was disappointed in the whole final season. The writers deviated from the TRUE center and milked it down. I am not a complainer but had to say that this missed the mark. The series centered on Cassie, Bell Book & Candle and most importantly Grey House. I envisioned a coming together of all 4 children back, the many Middleton people of past episodes that Cassie was always knowingly helping with her intuitive ways. And when Cassie needed them most, they would encircle Grey… Read more »
Agree with Julie Chadwick.
I am so sorry to hear Good Witch has been canceled. Now I have absolutely no reason to watch the Hallmark Channel at all. This was a really good show, another big mistake Hallmark. The show was a wonderful mixture of fantasy, romance and comedy. Goodbye Hallmark!
please vdont stop goodwich its my ultim favorite skowe it’s a show to. learn live lessons ❤️
I really enjoyed every season of Good Witch and wish it was not ending!
I’ve watched this show from the beginning! It’s a show about family and friends and love! There are too many shows with no values and this show needs to stay!
I don’t believe that Good Witch popularity declined so why cancel a very popular show?
I thoroughly enjoyed all of the show Good Witch!! I am very upset by Hallmark cancelling this show. I certainly hope that they uncancel this show
I just learned in my TV Guide that The Good Witch had been cancelled. I guess I should have known the show was ending by the finale on July 25th. I am very disappointed that Good Witch has been cancelled. I have watched all of the movies/series many, many times from day one. I hope viewer demand might overturn this decision.
Will definitely miss this show I loved it n looked forward to it. All the other stations have crap on. The other stations cater to young people. This was clean adult entertainment. Who decides this. It’s wrong.
A very charming and positive show, not easy to find on TV. Please continue it.