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 really disappointed that one of my favorite shoes is being canceled, I know the that rating is the most important thing to your network but this show is one if your best shows, I love Hallmark channels but you have really disappointed me by canceling this show. Every year I look forward to Good Witch, please reconsider
I am so saddened that The Good Witch is not going to be on anymore This is just not right this world needs the Good Witch people can have enjoyment for family and friends love and compassion Texas loves the Good Witch I understand everything has to end but why now with the earth upside down and inside out Please for Texas and all the Fat old women around the world please keep The Good Witch She gives us all hope and something nice to look forward to
So wrong ! Please rethink this !
I really liked the Good witch please reconsider a new season
Sad to hear about Good Witch being cancelled. I have watched all the time. Can you please keep it on?
Good witch was one of my favorite shows. I’ve seen every movie and show.
So disappointed. Love this feel good series. Writing has gone downhill and yoo many commercials but still wait for new shows and pvr to watch later.
I am very disappointed that there will not be a new season of Good Witches. I have enjoy this show from the start. Not sure I will keep watching the Hallmark channel after this show ends.
I’m really sad to see this show cancelled I really enjoyed watching it.
I am so upset The Good Witch has been cancelled! Hopefully we can look forward to some Good Witch movies in the future, especially around Halloween.
I’m so sad to see Good witch cancelled, my family and I love the show if we missed it on Sundays as sometimes my daughter works late we stream as a family on Tuesday nights after dinner. We are so sad it’s one of the few family show we could watch together
Not surprise. This season is not that good, its not bad either. To many pieces are missing. Her family … I was hoping 8 would bring back the kids Bradon his wife…. I will miss it. I’ve been a fan since day 1. Hallmark is losing me. Mysteries is the only thing keeping me right now.
I love this show! Why would you even think of canceling it. Bad move for Hallmark!!
I am so disappointed that Good Witch is being cancelled. We discovered it as a happenstance and have come to thoroughly enjoy it. Not only have we played “catch up”, but watch some episodes multiple times. The 9:00 pm time (EST) slot has been the drawback for me and possibly others. Consider that fact for lowered viewership and reconsider cancelling–please!
No! I’ve been watching Good Witch from the beginning and even record reruns that air during the day. This series is delightful and new and I love all the characters. Please don’t discontinue Good Witch!!!