Good Witch (TV series)
| Good Witch | |
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| Genre |
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| Based on |
Characters created by Rod Spence |
| Developed by |
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| Starring | |
| Composer(s) | Jack Lenz |
| Country of origin |
United States Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
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| Location(s) | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 48 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Whizbang Films |
| Distributor | ITV Studios |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | Hallmark Channel |
| Picture format | |
| Original run | February 28, 2015 – present |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | The Good Witch (TV movie series) |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Good Witch is an American/Canadian fantasy comedy-drama television series that is based on the made-for-TV movie series of the same name, which is being produced by Whizbang Films in association with ITV Studios and the Hallmark Channel. Catherine Bell, who played Cassie Nightingale, the "Good Witch" in the movie series, both co-produces and stars in the series.[1]
The first season of the series consisted of eight episodes, including a two-hour premier on February 28, 2015, and a two-hour season finale on April 18.[2] Hallmark Channel renewed the series for a second season of twelve one-hour episodes to air in late 2015 and early 2016.[3]
Synopsis
As with the previous seven TV movies, the series continues the spirited life of newly widowed Cassie Nightingale, the good-hearted enchantress of Middleton, USA, with her now-teenage daughter Grace. When new neighbors, the Radfords, move in next door, they become suspicious of Cassie and her daughter.
Cast
- Catherine Bell as Cassandra "Cassie" Nightingale
- Bailee Madison as Grace Russell, Cassie's teenage daughter who has her own "intuitive charm".
- James Denton as Dr. Sam Radford, Cassie's curmudgeonly neighbor and the town's new doctor.
- Catherine Disher as Martha Tinsdale, the mayor.
- Anthony Lemke as Ryan Elliot
- Peter MacNeill as George O'Hanrahan, the father of Cassie's late husband's late first wife, whom Grace nevertheless calls Grandpa.
- Kylee Evans as Stephanie, the owner of a local bistro. She is smitten with the new doctor Sam.
Recurring
- Rhys Matthew Bond as Nick Radford, Sam's troublesome son.
- Hannah Endicott-Douglas as Lori Russell, Cassie's stepdaughter, who is now a writer.
- Dan Jeannotte as Brandon Russell, Cassie's stepson, who got married to Tara in the seventh movie, but in the premiere they are separated by Brandon's decision to leave the music industry and become a police officer like his father Jake Russell.
- Shane Harte as Anthony, Grace's best friend.
- Noah Cappe as Derek Sanders, the town's chief of police, who Mayor Martha Tinsdale appointed after Cassie's husband died.
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Production code |
U.S. viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Starting Over...Again" | Craig Pryce | Story by: Sue Tenney Teleplay by: Bruce Graham | February 28, 2015 | 1001 | 2.91[4] |
| After the death of her husband, Cassie Nightingale and her family find themselves caring for his ailing father-in-law. Moving in next door are the Radfords, Sam and Nick. Sam, the town's new doctor, has difficulty getting patients, as the town goes to Cassie's store for her more earthly herbal remedies. | ||||||
| 2 | "Running Scared" | Laurie Lynd | Story by: Sue Tenney Teleplay by: Bruce Graham | March 7, 2015 | 1002 | 2.01[5] |
| Ashley, a troubled young woman, shows up at Grey House looking for a place to stay. Next door, after Nick's trouble at school, Sam attempts to discipline him without pushing him away. After being caught between them, Grace tries to avoid Nick, but soon finds herself a pawn in another one of his lies now involving her best friend Anthony. Using intuition and some of Cassie's advice, Grace plans to expose Nick's lie to Sam, who must finally improve his family's relationship. Meanwhile, Middleton prepares for the annual Heritage Festival, including a 10K race and grand ball, and bistro owner Stephanie hopes to spark a romantic connection and a date to the dance with Sam. Then, as a suspicious Brandon is eager to investigate Ashley's background, one of Cassie's coincidences draws Ashley and Derek together. A stranger then comes to Cassie claiming to know Ashley and reveals a long-kept secret. Cassie is caught in Ashley's lies and Middleton's new mystery. | ||||||
| 3 | "Do The Right Thing" | Laurie Lynd | Story by: Sue Tenney Teleplay by: Bruce Graham | March 14, 2015 | 1003 | 1.99[6] |
| The Middleton police attempt to track down a missing Ashley, but it is Cassie who might know where to find her and how to change her direction. Meanwhile, the town is excited about the Heritage Ball at the Grey House, but a confrontation on the dance floor arises when Ryan's ex-fiancée shows up. | ||||||
| 4 | "All In The Family" | Craig Pryce | Story by: Sue Tenney Teleplay by: Bruce Graham | March 21, 2015 | 1004 | 1.95[7] |
| Cassie's cousin Abigail arrives in Middleton. Sam hires her to be his receptionist, despite Stephanie wanting the job to get closer to him. Abigail also influences Grace's rebelliousness, often taking her side on several issues with Cassie, who states being the only one left to set limits for Grace. Anthony and Grace plan to team up on a history project, but she later disappears. | ||||||
| 5 | "The Truth About Lies" | Craig Pryce | Story by: Sue Tenney Teleplay by: Bruce Graham | March 28, 2015 | 1005 | 2.16[8] |
| Grace returns home from studying at the library, accompanied by Nick, who escorted her. Martha plans to re-develop Middleton, in order to improve her chances of running for governor. However, Ryan decides to take his business to Blairsville. Abigail offers to help Sam cook dinner for his date with Stephanie, but, when Abigail doesn't show, Cassie saves his dinner plans. Lori researches Abigail's past to learn she was being truthful about her life in New York City. Sam and Nick begin working on their damaged relationship. | ||||||
| 6 | "The Storm" | Don McBrearty | Story by: Sue Tenney Teleplay by: Bruce Graham | April 4, 2015 | 1006 | 1.81[9] |
| When a blizzard threatens disaster in Middleton, Cassie must convince Sam to follow her intuition in order to help a young couple survive the storm. Brandon becomes involved in a crash and Abigail helps Stephanie after she takes a fall inside the Bistro. Grace, Anthony, & Nick get trapped inside the library. | ||||||
| 7 | "Together We Stand..." | Don McBrearty | Story by: Sue Tenney Teleplay by: Bruce Graham | April 11, 2015 | 1007 | 1.92[10] |
| The storm continues to threaten the lives of the people in Middleton. Cassie and Sam work together to save a young man's life. Anthony, Grace, & Nick continue to wait out the storm in the library. Derek later takes them home. Nick's mother, Linda, arrives at Grey House. | ||||||
| 8 | "True Colors" | Craig Pryce | Story by: Sue Tenney Teleplay by: Bruce Graham | April 18, 2015 | 1008 | 2.25[11] |
| Cassie receives a letter that her shop could be shut down after a greedy developer bought her building; Ryan could be to blame. Next door, Sam confronts his ex-wife Linda (Gabrielle Miller) as she threatens to sue for custody of Nick. Struggling to do what's best for Nick, Sam looks for Cassie's guidance, leading them to find comfort in each other's company. Likewise, Nick talks to Grace about his parents' stalemate, and her own insight helps her to see what Nick might not be ready to admit. Then, Brandon's wife Tara (Ashley Leggat) returns to Middleton, and the two must decide how to move forward in their marriage. When Tara surprises him with an overseas opportunity, Brandon is torn between needing to be with his wife and honoring his late father's wishes to look after a distraught Cassie possibly losing the shop. However, Cassie conjures up a plan to bring the two back together, and when a guilty Ryan attempts to save the Bell, Book, & Candle, he finds that her charm has always been at work. As Cassie considers the future of their romance, she finds her feelings for Sam turning into more than friendship, just as Grace and Martha conspire to bring all of Middleton together in hopes of saving the Bell, Book, & Candle. | ||||||
References
- ↑ Hallmark Channel's Good Witch Movies To Spawn Drama Series Starring Catherine Bell
- ↑ "Hallmark Channel Inks Deal With ITV Studios and Catherine Bell To Bring The Good Witch To TV As An All New Original Scripted Series Slated To Air Q1 2015". February 25, 2014. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
- ↑ "Hallmark Channel Announces Season Two Renewal of 'Good Witch', Starring Catherine Bell, James Denton and Bailee Madison". April 13, 2015. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
- ↑ Bibel, Sara (March 3, 2015). "Cable Top 25: 'The Walking Dead' Tops Cable Viewership for the Week Ending March 1, 2015". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
- ↑ "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 25 Saturday Cable Originals: 3.7.2015". ShowBuzzDaily.com. March 10, 2015. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
- ↑ "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 25 Saturday Cable Originals: 3.14.2015". ShowBuzzDaily.com. March 17, 2015. Retrieved March 23, 2015.
- ↑ "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 25 Saturday Cable Originals: 3.21.2015". ShowBuzzDaily.com. March 24, 2015. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 25 Saturday Cable Originals: 3.28.2015". ShowBuzzDaily.com. March 31, 2015. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 25 Saturday Cable Originals: 4.4.2015". ShowBuzzDaily.com. April 7, 2015. Retrieved April 12, 2015.
- ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (April 14, 2015). "ShowBuzzDaily's Top 25 Saturday Cable Originals: 4.11.2015". ShowBuzzDaily. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
- ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (April 18, 2015). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 25 Saturday Cable Originals: 4.18.2015". ShowBuzzDaily. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
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