Hallmark Channel News: Good Witch Stars React To Cancellation

Recently it was reported that Hallmark has canceled Good Witch and that the series will end with season 7. While fans are understandably upset over the cancelation, three of the stars in the series have also reacted, sending heartwarming messages to fans.

Good Witch News – Canceled By Hallmark

As the series is now being canceled without heading for an eighth season, the episode of July 25 will be the series finale. The episode will air at 9 pm ET on the Hallmark Channel and is titled “The Wedding.” In that episode, viewers will see the Merriwick cousins preparing to face the mysterious force that is putting their family legacy at risk, while also making changes for others.

As the news was released, Catherine Bell, James Denton and Kat Barrell sent their thanks to fans for their loyalty over the years that Good Witch has been running as movies and a TV series. Read about their heartwarming messages below.

Good Witch News – Catherine Bell (Cassie Nightingale)

Catherine took to Instagram, first of all quoting Dr. Seuss, by aptly saying “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened!” Bell went on to write how grateful she is for seven seasons and 13 years (of movies) of being part of Good Witch. She noted that she was working with the “KINDEST and most talented cast & crew, producers, network.” Catherine said it always felt like family to her.

Describing her character in the series, Bell wrote that Cassie Nightingale is a woman who is “always positive, inspiring and uplifting.” She said she is someone who brings out the best in everyone she meets, making life better for everyone around her and always seeing the glass half full.

Bell noted that her character had inspired her to be a better person – to be “kinder, gentler, more loving and accepting.” She wrote that she knows that many of her fans have felt the same, saying she feels so fortunate. While she knows everyone will miss the Good Witch and all its amazing characters and stories, she is “definitely smiling because it happened.”

Good Witch News – James Denton (Dr. Sam Radford)

Catherine’s co-star, James Denton made a statement about the cancelation. He said it would be “unseemly to complain about your show being canceled after seven seasons, and I won’t.” James said how fortunate he has been on other long-running series, but that Good Witch was “special.”

Denton wrote that fans were so devoted to the show and how disappointed he is for them. However, he said he hopes fans know how much the actors appreciated their vocal support. Speaking of his fellow cast members, James said they were the “nicest collection of wildly talented people” he has ever been around. He also added that the producers have treated them extremely well.

Denton also pointed out that fans will get to see him again soon, as he still has two movies to make for the network, so he isn’t saying goodbye to his Hallmark audience yet.

Good Witch News – Kat Barrell (Joy Harper)

Kat wrote what an “absolute pleasure” it has been to be a part of the Good Witch family for the past two years. She posted on Instagram that she was welcomed with open arms from day one and always felt like she had been there so much longer.

Barrell said the cast, crew and creative team are some of the kindest people she has ever worked with and that every day on set was special. She said how grateful she is for the memories they have made and how proud she is of the beautiful stories they told.

Kat said that the show has left behind a legacy over its 14 year run of movies and series. She wrote that she can’t wait for her fans to see the rest of the final season. Barrel said the finale episode will be “truly going out with a very magical and heartfelt bang.”

Kat closed by thanking fans for their outpouring of love and support for the show and for “coming along on this beautiful ride.” Speaking of her character, she said Joy will always have a very special place in her heart, as she was magical in more ways than one.

As a reminder, the finale episode of Season 7 of Good Witch will air on the Hallmark Channel on Sunday, July 25, at 9 pm ET.