Good Witch (TV series)

Good Witch
Genre
Based onCharacters created
by Rod Spence
Developed by
  • Craig Pryce
  • Sue Tenney
Starring
ComposerJack Lenz
Country of origin
  • Canada
  • United States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons7
No. of episodes75 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Catherine Bell
  • Orly Adelson
  • Jonathan Eskenas
  • Frank Siracusa
  • Craig Pryce
  • Sue Tenney
  • Dean Batali
  • Andrea Raffaghello
  • Darin Goldberg
Producers
  • Ted Miller
  • Frank Siracusa
  • Colin Brunton
Production locationsHamilton, Ontario, Canada
Cinematography
  • John Berrie
  • Ken Krawczyk
Editors
  • Dona Noga
  • Mark Arcieri
  • Marc Roussel
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time48 minutes
Production companyWhizbang Films
Original release
NetworkHallmark Channel
ReleaseFebruary 28, 2015 (2015-02-28) –
July 25, 2021 (2021-07-25)
Related
Good Witch (franchise)
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Good Witch is a fantasy comedy drama series that is based on, and a continuation of, the television film series of the same name. Produced by Whizbang Films in association with ITV Studios and the Hallmark Channel, the series premiered on February 28, 2015, and ran for seven seasons, ending on July 25, 2021.[1][2][3]

Catherine Bell, who plays Cassie Nightingale, the titular "good witch" of the film series, both co-produced and starred in the series.[4] The series follows the residents of the fictional town of Middleton, including Cassie and her daughter Grace as they welcome Dr. Sam Radford and his son to town.[5] Cassie and Grace share a gift of enchanted insight and magical intuition.[6] The season 5 finale marked the last regular appearance for Bailee Madison as Grace Russell.[7]

The show made Hallmark network history during the series finale, which featured the first television show same-sex kiss between main characters on the network.[8]

  1. ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (July 15, 2020). "Good Witch Renewed for Season 7, Chesapeake Shores Gets Season 5". TVLine. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
  2. ^ "The Magic Is Back on Sundays More Magic Is in the Air in Season Seven of "Good Witch" Premiering May 16, on Hallmark Channel" (Press release). The Hallmark Channel. February 19, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
  3. ^ Petski, Denise (9 July 2021). "'Good Witch' To End With Season 7 On Hallmark Channel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 25, 2014). "Hallmark Channel's 'Good Witch' Movies To Spawn Drama Series Starring Catherine Bell". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
  5. ^ Wang, K. L. Connie (July 4, 2019). "Hallmark Channel Renews Good Witch for Season 6—Without a Key Character". Parade. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
  6. ^ Neumann, Taylor (July 3, 2019). "'Good Witch' Renewed for Season 6 — But Bailee Madison Is Out". TV Insider. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
  7. ^ Ausiello, Michael (July 3, 2019). "Good Witch Twist: Bailee Madison Exits Ahead of Just-Ordered Season 6". TVLine. Archived from the original on October 8, 2022. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
  8. ^ "Hallmark's 'Good Witch' Seals Series Finale With a Same-Sex Kiss". www.advocate.com. 2021-07-26. Retrieved 2021-08-08.