Navigating life's challenges with thoughtful witch Cassie

Cassie is a witch who values thoughtfulness in her craft. She believes that magic should be used responsibly and with consideration for others. Cassie's approach to witchcraft is rooted in empathy and understanding. One of the ways Cassie expresses thoughtfulness in her practice is through careful spell selection. She chooses spells that align with her intentions without causing harm to others. Cassie believes that it is essential to consider the potential consequences of her actions and how they may affect those around her.

Only one thing is going to cure the Merriwick cousins and preserve their magic — and it’s not modern medicine.

She tells herself to take 10 seconds before you take a leap, and avoids walking directly under the family tree, which tumbles to the ground and nearly takes out all three of them. But this is not achieved only by the presence of the traditional but otherwise ordinary witch-like paraphernalia that the title protagonist surrounds herself with a spooky house, a black cat, an old-fashioned broom, and the like.

Cassie believes that it is essential to consider the potential consequences of her actions and how they may affect those around her. This consideration extends to the ingredients she uses in her spells. She ensures that they are ethically sourced and obtained without causing harm to animals or the environment.

Good Witch Series Finale Recap: Did the Merriwicks Maintain Their Magic? And Which Couple Called It Quits?

Only one thing is going to cure the Merriwick cousins and preserve their magic — and it’s not modern medicine.

In Good Witch‘s series finale on Sunday, Cassie, Abigail and Joy prepare to face the mysterious force putting their family legacy at risk. Per doctor’s orders, the trio must return home and reproduce the second amulet in order to fend off the zenith of the red halo moon. But in order to do that, Joy must first recreate the dream she had in order to determine how Meredith made the original amulet.

Cassie brews a magical tea to point Joy’s dream in the right direction. Then, with George’s help, the ladies gather the materials needed to make the mystical totem. Their first attempt proves unsuccessful; the totem breaks in two mere seconds after they retrieve it from the purple flame. They soon discover that dirt is the missing element, and successfully recreate the amulet upon their second try.

Ten minutes before midnight, Cassie, Abigail and Joy venture outside. What follows is a lunar standoff with the bright red orb that lights up Middleton’s sky. As the winds continue to pick up, Cassie has a vision of her daughter Grace (former series regular Bailee Madison). She tells herself to “take 10 seconds before you take a leap,” and avoids walking directly under the family tree, which tumbles to the ground and nearly takes out all three of them. Within its roots the cousins discover pieces of Patience’s amulet, which Fortune must have buried centuries ago. Cassie takes those fragments and uses them to fill in the cracks of their newly created charm, which in turn gives them the power they so desperately need to fend off the moon and maintain their magic. Huzzah!

Also worth discussing from the series finale…

* Tom’s mitral valve repair is a success, so he’ll have many more years to complain about how Martha fluffs his pillows.

* Cassie’s brother Vincent returns to Middleton and intends to buy a house over on Mockingbird Lane. It’s a long ways off from the marina, but he’s going to need a home more permanent than the boat if he’s going to become a foster father.

* Stephanie and Adam decide to tie the knot. They get married aboard Vincent’s boat, then gather with friends at a reception, where the chaplain announces he’ll be joining his bride in Paris. Before their flight, they make a pit stop at the church for Adam to retrieve his Bible, where the newlyweds sit and discuss their vision for the future — which includes three (!) children.

* Matt Lanter lookalike Donovan surprises Abigail with two tickets to Tuscany. He has arranged for a minister to marry them there. But after seeing Adam decide to uproot his life to move to Paris with Stephanie, Donovan and Abigail realize that they’ll never put their relationship first and break up. The morning after, Abigail tells Cassie and Joy that she’s decided to go to Tuscany without Donovan — and it may be a permanent move.

* When Joy’s ex-girlfriend Charlotte arrives in Middleton, Zoey worries that she’s going to lose Joy. In an effort to show Philip’s daughter just how much she means to her, Zoey asks Sam for an impromptu salsa dance lesson, and surprises Joy when they return home from Stephanie and Adam’s wedding. At the end of the dance, the couple shares a kiss, signaling that they’re going to be just fine. (For more on the historic moment, click here.)

* Inspired by Stephanie and Adam’s nuptials, workaholic Sam gets down on one knee and proposes to Cassie. But it’s not a marriage proposal — it’s a promise to change his ways… and that begins with a trip around the world. As the finale draws to a close, Cassie, Sam and Abigail head off to the airport. It’s implied that Grace will join her mom and stepdad for at least part of their journey.

What did you think of Good Witch‘s very last episode? Were you satisfied with how the finale (mostly) tied up loose ends? Grade it via the following poll, then drop a comment with your full review.

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Donovan and Abigail worked through and defeated a curse in order to…not be together in the end? 🙄 Disappointed.

I agree that was the one part that I didn’t like, Donovan and Abigail should have ended up together. Everyone else seemed to have a happy ending, they went through a lot to be together. So they should have been.

Feel sad for Abigail and Donovan’s break up. Very disappointed. Rest of the episode was OK . No complaints.

Exactly! What a waste of, if memory serves, pretty much a whole previous season of them figuring it out to be together. They broke up in a 30 second conversation. It gave me HIMYM vibes when the last season was pretty much Barney and Robin’s wedding only to show they split up like (figuratively) 30 seconds later. That was disappointing. I wonder if they are thinking about future movie possibilities. Maybe the actor who plays Donovan didn’t want to come back in the future.

I completely agree! I was fine with everyone else’s ending, but why negate all the effort Abigail and Donovan put into their relationship and breaking the curse. What was the the point of his parents telling them to not make the same mistake they did? It just seemed very rushed. I feel a little cheated.

Donovan and Abigail should NOT have broken
up. Bad writing on the show.
No one who watched show is happy.

Last night I responded and wasn’t able to fully type out what I completely thought because A) I was replying on my phone; B) Because I needed to sit with that ending and this season; and C) I was curious about other people’s reactions. Now that I have a moment, I’m going to go all-in. While I enjoy dramatic shows and dramedys, occasionally I like a show with zero to minimal drama and The Good Witch was that. Problems were never that huge, always a simple misunderstanding, always solved by the end of the episode, with an occasional arc that lasted a little longer. The lightest of light fare. I wouldn’t want all of TV to be like this. I’ve been watching since the first movie. It’s not a show anyone else I know watches and I don’t talk about it to anyone because it’s a simple show and nothing big goes on that warrants me sharing it with my other TV friends. This season was all over the place. That “magic” that kept me interested for 42 minutes every week wasn’t there. The characters I loved were mistreated. The town became smaller. There were parts of the show I really missed (new people coming to town, staying at the inn, Cassie helping them find their way) and I understand because of COVID restrictions the show couldn’t incorporate that; however, that was a detriment to the final season. This season the stories and the characters felt very forced, like the network, the studio, the writers, and the actors were all running out the door. That probably isn’t the case for all the actors yet every scene felt rushed. Characters didn’t act like themselves. So, let’s go through as much as I can remember because, to be honest, my mind is trying to forget this show already.
– The show often had season-long arcs about curses, the Merriwick history, Middleton history, riddles, scavenger hunts, etc. The Red Halo Moon draining the women of powers was lame and unnecessary. Not even delving too deep into this mess of a storyline (the one amulet working, having to use dreams and teas to learn how to make the amulet, yada yada), there is one massive issue with this storyline: Grace’s absence. Right then and there when the suggestion of the women having to work together to protect their magic against a red moonbeam, it needed to be nixed because there is no way a Merriwick magical crisis that affects ALL Merriwicks would not involve Grace. AT ALL. Did she faint at her internship? Was Cassie keeping her updated that they were finding a solution? The logistics and common sense of this storyline didn’t exist.
– Cassie and Sam having the type of marital discord where he’s sleeping on the couch and Sam’s behavior is mean and rude to Cassie and Adam is completely out of character for the Sam who changed since meeting Cassie.
– The Merriwick partners learning about them being witches: In all these years we never knew if the people around Cassie were aware that her abilities was anything other than being very attuned to others. It is now revealed that Sam’s known since their wedding. Cassie hinted to Grace but never said it forthright on screen. Martha would joke that she’s a witch but it was never in seriousness. The episode where half the town helps them solve some puzzles didn’t sit right with me. Sam knows. Zoey was told. Donovan doesn’t know. What did Adam, Stephanie, Tom, and Martha think they were solving? Do they all know? Was there a town crier who told the entire town? Joy has never told anyone before but she’ll tell Zoey after one date? Meanwhile Donovan still didn’t know and with the reveal that Sam learned around their wedding, I thought Abigail might do the same.
– Abigail’s stories were a mess. She was always the feistier one between her and Cassie and I loved her for that. She evolved over the course of the movies and show to find love with Donovan, to then have it tested for seasons, to work together to rid themselves of the curse, to become engaged, to plan a wedding, to go back and forth between Donovan’s career and her own, wanting to go back to her old career or keeping the flower shop to then decide between keeping or selling the flower ship, then to have to fight to keep her flower shop open against a competitor, all for it to leave with no career resolution and her hard-fought relationship done. Their ending was really the only part of the story I wanted settled in the finale and it feels like we got kicked in the face for following and caring about it. No happy ending for them? Absolutely killed the entire series for me.
– I loved the introduction of Donovan and how he and Abigail’s rivalry turned into a love story. Over a month ago I saw the actor Marc Bendavid got a new series. My mind went: OK, The Good Witch is likely ending since he was allowed to find new work. They’ll tie up their love story and he’ll move on to Reacher. I was not expecting to have a totally unsatisfied ending to their coupling. Their wedding date was planned for 6 months in the future. Stephanie was leaving for 6 months. To me that meant we’d get a flash forward from Stephanie leaving and her coming back right in time to support Abigail and rekindle her relationship with Adam and they would have an open ending of possibly more after the finale. It seemed perfect that both Abigail and Stephanie had 6 months. The timing would work out perfectly. Instead the show chose to implode upon itself.
– As someone who watched Kat Barrell’s previous show, I was curious if they would incorporate her real life and her fictional character into Joy to bring in new viewers who would follow her from Wynonna Earp and also bring Hallmark Channel into today where the world doesn’t need to be heternormative. Unlike some posters, Joy’s sexuality isn’t an issue for me. Joy was an issue for me. I didn’t like how her character was introduced. I didn’t like how it was resolved that she was a Merriwick. There was a lot more focus on Joy and her past and how her past was vital in solving everything. It’s a Merriwick issue but somehow it all was rooted in Joy. I felt that she had more chemistry with a previous short-lived rival turned friend than with Zoey. Having so much of the story arc revolve around a relatively new character that didn’t fill the Grace hole doesn’t sit right with me.
– George holding on to three purple bags of dirt for several decades and never sharing he had a friendship with their grandmother seemed not even out of left field, but straight out of Blairsville. It was cockamamie.
– Stephanie and Adam getting a happy ending over Abigail and Donovan, I will never be OK about that. Especially because so much of it didn’t make sense. Other posters said it before and I’ll repeat: the timing, the boat, having Cassie’s foster brother get an online certificate when they could just do it at the Bistro with Mayor Tinsdale, when is her flight again? All of that and…
– Everyone has 15 businesses yet they are all able to drop them at a moment’s notice to travel the world. WHAT? George now runs how many business plus likely has to go to everyone’s home to water their plants and check their mail and he’s also the town handyman. At the heart of the show is Middleton yet half the core characters are leaving. They are all integral business to this town. The Bistro that not only feeds everyone every day but also does the catering for all the town events. The flower shop. The inn. Bell, Book, and Candle. The town doctor who is also in charge of a hospital. The chaplain who also now owns a church. All these people are on committees that plan town events and their businesses all provide services to those events – all gone for who knows how long. Makes absolutely no sense.

Thank you. You summed up everything I’ve been feeling. Like you’re in my brain! ;)
All of your thoughts are so on point! It was so disappointing. This has been such a feel good show and it didn’t end feeling good.

I totally agree with everything that you stated! Totally not happy with the ending! I watched the show for years and agree that the ending was rushed and no thought involved. Did the writers really think that the viewers would be pleased with the ending? I don’t think that they cared, just wanted an ending. :(

I agree with most everything you have said. I thought this season was all over the board. Did Cassie even go to the Bell Book and Candle at all this season? I also was very unhappy that Abigail and Donovan ended their engagement, especially when they were ready to elope! And Stephanie and Adam, don’t get me started. First he leaves on a mission that only lasted two months and they broke up beforehand. Yet, he was willing to wait for her return from Paris for six months. Then last minute decided to marry and go to Paris together when Adam is supposed to be starting a church. Let alone Stephanie leaving her restaurant for six months. It also seemed the differences Cassie and Sam were having were a little weak. And you’re right, Grace being a Merriwick woman should also have been there to ward off the haloed moon. I really hope they tie up all these loose ends with at least a movie, although I know most of the movies have centered around Halloween. But they could bring everyone home from their travels in time for s Halloween homecoming. And please bring Abigail and Donovan back together. They’ve gone through too much to have their whole relationship to just end.

Wow–tell us how you REALLY feel about the show. Hahaha! No point in you even watching Good Witch since you have so many issues with the show.

I think it’s a little too late to say that since I watched the entire series. 😆 My issues clearly were about the finale and some of the episodes leading up to the finale. I wouldn’t have watched all those movies and all those seasons if I hated it and I stated a few of the reasons why I liked the series as a whole. It was a poor ending to a nice and lighthearted show. The show never had intense tension between characters so why bother trying something new with a formula that was working? It couldn’t be a last-ditch effort to save show. Plenty of shows incorporated Zoom; it would have been nice to see Grace and Nick and it would make sense in the context that they aren’t nearby but still keep in contact with their family., especially since the Merriwicks were in an emergency. One of the things fans enjoyed was the feeling that everyone in this small town was family. At least for me, I would have been fine waiting for the show to make a last season in safety if it meant getting a finale season that felt true to the series as a whole.

Totally agreed with everything you said. A lot didn’t make sense and I was very disappointed with the ending.

I mean – her entire post is valid, though. There are some shows that are so belived and integral they become a part of your heart. When the series finale is handled beautifully (like in Leverage), it’s something that feels special, and right, and leaves a warmth in your heart. When you invest 7 years worth of seasons after multiple movies in these people and their lives, and the ending falls flat (like HIMYM and GoT) then it leaves a sour taste in your mouth and quickly turns one of your favorite series into something you’ll never want to return to (unless a movie poster shows Abigail and Donovan on it and hints heavily at a make-up movie). This series deserved more. It felt like a situation where Season 6 was the scripted ending and they may have made a follow-up movie with the Abigail/Donovan wedding and INSTEAD the producers told the writers that they have to write an entire season after their story finished and no the season can’t revolve around the adult Grace or retired Cassie – it has to begin where the last one left off. And the writers just threw together some half hearted crap. We invested an entire SEASON in curse breaking (and that’s AFTER learning to warm up to Abigail as a Merriwick heroine rather than villainess) only to have them break up for literally no reason at ALL? That’s ridiculous. And we deserved better. Long story short – you can love a series and still believe that the final season was a let down.

Omg it’s like you’re in my head! You said exactly everything I’m feeling. Thank you! I’m so angry, sad and confused about this final season especially the ending. I’ve been watching the show from the very beginning . So many things don’t add up. Like when Cassie first baught the house and had to do renovations I remember the stairs were broken and had to be replaced (correct me if I’m wrong) so how come all of a sudden they found something hidden in the stairs that was supposedly there for years? Makes no sense at all. This whole final season felt like a slap in the face

Still, no one in Middleton is trying to take over the Ministry of Magic or conquer Westeros or cause all of its citizens to lose their immortal souls.

Cassie also practices thoughtfulness in her relationships with other witches and magical beings. She believes in fostering a sense of community and camaraderie, rather than competition or division. Cassie is always willing to offer guidance and support to others on their magical journeys, whether it's through sharing her knowledge or lending a listening ear. She understands the importance of uplifting and empowering others in the magical community. In addition to her interactions with other witches, Cassie also extends thoughtfulness to her interactions with non-magical individuals. She believes in using her magic to help and heal rather than exploit or manipulate. Cassie uses her abilities to improve the lives of those around her, whether it's by offering spiritual guidance or providing a helping hand in times of need. She believes that magic is a powerful tool for positive change and uses it with the utmost care. Overall, Cassie is a witch who embodies the values of thoughtfulness and consideration in her practice. She believes in using magic responsibly, with a focus on empathy and understanding. Cassie's commitment to thoughtfulness extends not only to her craft but also to her relationships with others. She is dedicated to fostering a sense of community and using her magic to make a positive impact in the world..

Reviews for "Finding balance and harmony with thoughtful witch Cassie"

1. Ashley - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Thoughtful Witch Cassie". The main character was just so boring and one-dimensional. The plot felt forced and didn't really go anywhere. I kept waiting for something exciting to happen, but it never did. Overall, I found the book to be quite dull and forgettable.

2. Chris - 2 stars - "Thoughtful Witch Cassie" was not my cup of tea. I found the writing style to be overly simplistic and the dialogue to be rather cheesy. The characters lacked depth and their interactions felt forced. Additionally, the plot was predictable and lacked any real surprises or twists. I was hoping for a more engaging and imaginative story, but unfortunately, this book fell short for me.

3. Emily - 3 stars - While "Thoughtful Witch Cassie" had its moments, overall, I was not impressed. The pacing felt off, with certain parts dragging on while others raced by. The romance between Cassie and the love interest felt forced, and there wasn't enough development to make their connection believable. Additionally, some of the magical elements felt underexplored, leaving me wanting more. Although there were some enjoyable aspects to the story, it didn't quite meet my expectations.

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