Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there was a pretty princess named Mia. Mia lived in a magnificent castle surrounded by a magical garden. This garden was filled with an array of breathtaking flowers, towering trees, and mystical creatures. Mia loved spending her days exploring the magical garden, discovering its hidden wonders. As she walked through the garden, Mia could feel the plants whispering to her, guiding her towards their beauty. She would touch the petals of vibrant roses, which bloomed in all shades of pink, and marvel at their delicate fragrance.

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Catherine Bell, Katherine Barrell and Sarah Power, from left, star in ‘Good Witch.’ Credit: ©2021 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Peter Stranks

When she began her current television role, Catherine Bell didn’t know she’d play a witch this long.

Having launched the Hallmark Channel franchise with a series of TV movies, the actress returns as the magical Cassie when the weekly version of “Good Witch” starts its seventh season Sunday. While whimsy and romance remain present, the new round also has a continuing mystery involving pouches of soil that Cassie (Bell, also an executive producer of the show) and her cousins Abigail and Joy (Sarah Power and “Wynonna Earp’s” Katherine Barrell) have acquired.

“Every once in a while, I’ll see one of the original movies and think, ‘Wow. We’ve come so far,’ ” the pleasant Bell noted. “The first movie was 13 years ago, which seems like a lifetime. When we started the series, we changed things a little bit. Giving Cassie a teenage daughter and a new relationship (with James Denton’s Dr. Sam Radford, now Cassie’s husband) made her magic a little less effective, and I think that just makes it more interesting. She’s not perfect.

“She’s still very positive, though,” added Bell. “She has a beautiful perspective on life, which is what I think draws so many people to the show. The movies were a slow evolution, then things flashed forward about 10 years in the series, and even that has evolved. Now, three witchy cousins are brewing things up, and we’ve been reintroducing the level of magic we had in the movies. That’s been fun, because we’d gotten away from that.”

All of Middleton flashes back to the '50s when Martha organizes a 'Grease'-themed movie night in the park. From left, Marc Bendavid, Sarah Power and Catherine Bell ©2021 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Peter Stranks

One episode that lets “Good Witch” shake things up — somewhat literally — this season has a “Grease” theme. “That was so much fun to do,” Bell said. “It should be a delight for fans to see us in those different roles. The costumes and sets were amazing.” As for which character she represents, Bell reveals that she’s “a little more Sandy. Remember when Olivia Newton-John wore the black tights at the end of the movie?”

Also a staple of Hallmark movies such as the recent “Meet Me at Christmas,” Bell reprised her “JAG” role as Lt. Col. Sarah “Mac” MacKenzie in several episodes of CBS’ “NCIS: Los Angeles.” The coronavirus pandemic thwarted her planned return to that show, but she hints it still isn’t out of the question.

“I was supposed to make another appearance this season,” she said, “but with COVID, everything was thrown off. By the time they started filming, I was headed to Canada (for ‘Good Witch’ and other work). Scott Gemmill, the (‘NCIS: LA’) showrunner, is a dear friend — we worked together on ‘JAG’ — and we talk all the time, so there’s the idea of bringing Mac back somewhere.”

Good Witch

Performers include: Catherine Bell, Bailee Madison, James Denton, Catherine Disher, Anthony Lemke, Peter MacNeill, and Kylee Evans.

TV show description:
This fantasy dramedy TV show is based on a series of made-for-TV movies of the same name.

Widowed Cassandra “Cassie” Nightingale (Catherine Bell) is a good-hearted enchantress who lives in the community of Middleton. She lives with her young-teenage daughter Grace (Bailee Madison), who shares the same special intuition as her mom.

Their lives get even more interesting when curmudgeonly and divorced doctor Sam Radford (James Denton) and his troublesome son Nick (Rhys Matthew Bond) move in next to the Grey House from New York. They are immediately spellbound by the mother-daughter duo next door, but Sam and Cassie quickly find they don’t see eye to eye.

Stephanie (Kylee Evans), the owner of a local bistro, is smitten with the town’s new doctor. George O’Hanrahan (Peter MacNeill) is the father of Cassie’s late husband’s late first wife, — whom Grace calls Grandpa — and new police officer Brandon Russell (Dan Jeannotte) is Cassie’s step-son. Martha Tinsdale (Catherine Disher) is the town’s mayor and Derek Sanders (Noah Cappe) is the chief of police.

With her signature charm, Cassie attempts to bring everyone together, ensuring all of Middleton is in for big surprises and a little bit of magic.

Series Finale:
Episode #75 — The Wedding
This TV series has not ended yet.
First aired: July 25, 2021.

What do you think? Do you like the Good Witch TV show? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for an eighth season?

‘Good Witch’ Stars Catherine Bell & James Denton React To Series’ Cancellation After Seven Seasons, Thank Fans

UPDATED: Hallmark Channel announced on Friday its popular series Good Witch will conclude after seven seasons, and stars Catherine Bell and James Denton shared their reaction to the news.

“I am so grateful for 7 seasons… and 13 years (of movies) of being a part of Good Witch, working with the KINDEST and most talented, cast & crew, producers, network! It has always felt like family,” Bell said on Instagram.

Denton shared her sentiment.

“It would be unseemly to complain about your show being cancelled after seven seasons, and I won’t,” he said in a statement to Deadline. “I’ve been very fortunate to have been on other long-running series, but Good Witch was special.”

Bell also paid tribute to her character, psychic shop owner Cassandra “Cassie” Nightingale.

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“Cassie Nightingale… a woman who is always positive, inspiring, and uplifting,” she said. “Someone who brings out the best in everyone she meets makes life better for everyone around, and always sees the glass half FULL. She has inspired me to be a better person, to be kinder, gentler, more loving, and accepting. I know that many of you have felt the same 🥰 I feel so fortunate. I know we will all miss the Good Witch and all the amazing characters and stories. But I am definitely smiling because it happened.”

In “The Wedding” 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. The final episode airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, July 25, on Hallmark Channel.

Read Denton’s full statement and Bell’s tribute below.

It would be unseemly to complain about your show being cancelled after seven seasons, and I won’t. I’ve been very fortunate to have been on other long-running series, but Good Witch was special. The fans were so devoted to the show and I’m disappointed for them, but I hope they know how much the actors appreciated their vocal support. The cast was the nicest collection of wildly talented people I’ve ever been around. The producers treated us extremely well, and I’m happy to still have two movies to make with the network so I’m not saying goodbye to the Hallmark audience yet.

Good Witch cast react to "disappointing" cancellation

Last week (July 9), it was confirmed that Good Witch would be ending after seven seasons on air and 13 years of the franchise, which launched with a television movie series in 2008, with the news coming just a few weeks ahead of the season 7 finale, set to air on July 25.

Star of the show Catherine Bell, who plays the titular character Cassandra 'Cassie' Nightingale, shared her thoughts about the cancellation on her social media.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened!" Catherine began her Instagram post, sharing the quote by Dr Seuss before continuing in her own words.

"I am so grateful for 7 seasons. and 13 years (of movies) of being a part of Good Witch, working with the KINDEST and most talented, cast & crew, producers, network! It has always felt like family," she added.

Remembering her character, Bell continued: "Cassie Nightingale. a woman who is always positive, inspiring and uplifting. Someone who brings out the best in everyone she meets, makes life better for everyone around, and always sees the glass half FULL.

"She has inspired me to be a better person, to be kinder, gentler, more loving and accepting. I know that many of you have felt the same. I feel so fortunate. I know we will all miss the Good Witch and all the amazing characters and stories. But I am definitely smiling because it happened."

Katherine Barrell, who played Joy Harper starting from season 6, also posted on Instagram, saying: "It has been such an absolute pleasure to be a part of the Good Witch family for the last two years!

"From day one I was welcomed with open arms and it always felt like I had been there so much longer. This cast, crew and creative team are some of the kindest people I have ever worked with and every day on set was a special one. I am SO grateful for the memories we made and proud of the beautiful stories we told.

"What a legacy this show has left behind over its 14-year run (movies and series). Cannot wait for you guys to see the rest of this season - truly going out with a very magical and heartfelt bang! Thank you all for the outpouring of love and support for the show and coming along on this beautiful ride!

"Joy will always have a very special place in my heart- she was magical in more ways than one. " added Barrell.

Meanwhile, speaking to Deadline, James Denton, who played Cassie's love interest – and later husband – Dr Sam Radford for the entire run of the show, said: "It would be unseemly to complain about your show being cancelled after seven seasons, and I won't.

"I've been very fortunate to have been on other long-running series, but Good Witch was special. The fans were so devoted to the show and I'm disappointed for them, but I hope they know how much the actors appreciated their vocal support.

"The cast was the nicest collection of wildly talented people I've ever been around. The producers treated us extremely well, and I'm happy to still have two movies to make with the network so I'm not saying goodbye to the Hallmark audience yet."

Good Witch airs on the Hallmark Channel in the US and Netflix in the UK.

She would touch the petals of vibrant roses, which bloomed in all shades of pink, and marvel at their delicate fragrance. Butterflies of every color would flutter around her, as if dancing in synchrony with the flowers. One particular area of the garden held a secret pond, shimmering with an enchanting glow.

Mia would sit by the water's edge, watching it sparkle and listening to the soft melodies of a fairy choir. She felt at peace in this magical oasis and cherished the moments she spent there. The creatures in the garden were just as whimsical as the flora. Mia often spotted graceful unicorns gracefully galloping through the meadows, their manes flowing in the wind, and faeries flitting through the air, leaving behind trails of sparkling fairy dust. She would giggle and try to catch their attention, but they always seemed to be too busy with important tasks. Her favorite part of the garden was the Rainbow Grove, a place where every hue of the rainbow was represented in bright, blooming flowers. Mia would spend hours wandering through this vibrant paradise, feeling as if she had stepped into a painting. It was here that she often found inspiration for her own colorful wardrobe, as she loved to wear dresses adorned with flowers that mimicked the garden's marvelous colors. Mia knew that she was lucky to have such an extraordinary garden. She understood that it was a gift from the magical beings that inhabited the land. In return, she would care for the garden with love and gratitude. Mia would water the plants, remove any weeds, and ensure that the garden was always thriving. The magical garden served as a reminder to Mia that beauty could be found in even the smallest things. It taught her to appreciate nature's wonders and to always embrace the magic that surrounds her. Through her adventures in the garden, Mia learned the value of kindness, compassion, and respect for all living things. As Mia grew older, she became known as the Princess of the Pretty Princess Magical Garden. Visitors from near and far would travel to witness the enchantment of the garden and to meet the princess who had nurtured it with so much love. Mia knew that her responsibility was to share the magic and beauty of the garden with others, just as it had been shared with her. And so, the Pretty Princess Magical Garden continued to flourish, enchanting all who entered its gates. It remained a symbol of hope, wonder, and the everlasting power of nature's magic. And Princess Mia would forever be its guardian, ensuring that its beauty would be celebrated for generations to come..

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