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 miss the Good Witch every day. The characters were endearing and Cassie was amazing. I wanted to see Grace at college, to see how Sam and Cassie spend their days. WHY DID IT GET CANCELED?????
I’m so so upset that there won’t be another season. Middleton is my dream home town and this was my escape from the real world. Because of Cassie I have taken to baking from scratch and drinking different tea’s. Please Please reconsider! CONTINUE MAKING GOOD WITCH. my husband and I LOVE THIS SHOW
So upset to hear they are not continuing with season 8 🙁
I have watched Good Witch since the beginning and am going to miss it. I just really begin enjoying a show and it goes off. I do not like changes. Very sorry to know it has been canceled.
It is so enjoyable. It will be so missed!,!!! Somebody get this going again, please!
My husband and I found the Good Witch a little over a month ago. We have been watching it religiously every evening and weekend, binging 5-6 shows at a time. We love it. I was telling myself, earlier, how this shows just makes me feel good. I wait anxiously every evening for my husband to get home so we can watch. We are watching season 6 now. I wanted to know if a season 8 was coming as I saw it only had 7. I am so disappointed and saddened about this. A bit more promotion, and I think viewers… Read more »
This shows kept me upbeat and hopeful. I am so sad
I’ve been watching the good witch. I absolutely love this series and I cannot believe that it’s canceled please consider not canceling.
So disappointed that this has been cancelled. Always looked forward to the new season. Please reverse your decision
I do not want the good witch to stop. I look forward to it every year. So please keep it on
Please don’t cancel this show
This was an excellent show. I am very, very disappointed to see it end. The cast (regulars and guests) were magnificent ! I wish Hallmark would reconsider and continue with season 8 before the cast obtain contracts with other shows. I enjoyed the show immensely.
So sad that we won’t get to see what the next adventure is for the Merriwicks, the Tinsdels, and the town of Middleton will be. What a great show! Was really hoping to see Nick and Grace again. I only get to watch it on Netflix, because I don’t have Hallmark. Sad to see it go!!!
I really loved the show so sad they canceled
So disappointed to hear that Good Witch has been cancelled. Have watched these movies & serials from The Good Witch with Chris Potter they to Good Witch! Talented actors, great story line, different story lines & genres: history, drama, romance, mystery, comedy, etc, and encouraged community solidarity, good, clean living, faith, respect, knowledge, love for one another, the importance of family, politeness, inclusion of characters of all ages & backgrounds. I looked forward to every new episode or movie & have rewatched every production several times. It’s important to have positive, peaceful series & movies like The Good Witch &… Read more »