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.
Bring back The Good Witch
Got to help.netflix.com and tell them to pick up the show for a season 8.
So sad to hear that Good witch is canceled. It is a show that I watched with my daughters as they grew up with Grace.
I was really hoping if they HAD to cancel it. Wishing they would of at least did a Halloween special.
So unfortunate that Hallmark is taking a show that the whole family could watch with positive vibes. Very disappointed!!!
My wife and I really enjoyed the corny simple sweet stories…
Clean stress free decent TV
So disappointed to hear no Good Witch any longer. For years I’ve looked forward to the series and especially the Halloween special. There are so few shows that are good anymore or I look forward to watching now one for is gone.
I have stop watching Hallmark channel I have had all three removed from my cable I only had it Because of Goodwitch they canceled it so I canceled them Nice go on Hallmark you don’t know a good thing when you had it Put good witch back on and people might consider watching your shows again
I said exactly same thing! I canceled ‘Haltmark’.
I am so disappointed in Hallmark.. I can honestly say this is my favorite show.. It’s as entertaining as any of the movies shown… Please say this isn’t true.. So sad…
I’ve enjoyed The Good Witch since the first movie and was thrilled when it became a tv series. As viewers we become invested in the characters. I was shocked and disappointed when the series was abruptly ended and cancelled this year. The series finale was disappointing and abrupt. I’m so sorry to see it go. Hallmark has lost another viewer.
I am highly disappointed in Hallmark for cancelling Good Witch, one of my all time favorite shows. I have been watching this show from day one. Hallmark put our show back on or you will lose lots of ratings. GIVE US BACK OUR GOOD WITCH SHOW!!!!
Very Sad to hear this thought this season and other many more seasons would arrive.The good which has given my husband and I hours of entertainments.will be watching the replays for many years to come.
I also am very disappointed in Hallmark. I love Good Witch and am very saddened to see it over. I looked forward to every season. I will no longer be watching hallmark if they are not bringing Good Witch back.
I am saddened and disappointed to see this news! I re-watch Good Witch seasons and movies every autumn through the winter. The characters have inspired me to be a better person, to grow in my profession, and to be more involved with my community. I will definitely miss new seasons as I truly looked forward to each show. Thank you for the show and all it brought to us.
So disappointed that The Good Witch was cancelled. It’s such feel good TV, one of those shows I keep re-watching. Whenever I just need to chill and relax on it comes.
Very upsetting to here they are not going to have season eight, wishing they would change there minds. I truly love this show. I am very disappointed in hallmark. It’s always the good shows that seem to be canceled.
I am Very Disappointed there will not be an 8th season
It never fails everytime I find a series I love to watch it gets cancelled
Good Witch was a very enjoyable show to watch.