Television is filled with such a wide variety of fictionalized programming these days all scattered across hundreds of channels. But even with so many choices, there seems to be less and less I find myself tuning into. That’s only because most normally focus on things I can read about in the news everyday or they constantly glorify one or more of the “seven deadly sins” of greed, gluttony, lust, pride, anger, envy, or laziness. Thankfully, there are some shows though that come along every now and then that truly uplift my spirit and provide me a breath of fresh air, like Hallmark Channel’s “The Good Witch”.
Ironically, this new 2015 series did not originally begin as a weekly scripted one. It actually started in a 2-hour movie format dating all the way back to 2008. But somehow I totally overlooked each of them, even with all the television programming I watched during all those years. Maybe that’s because The Good Witch’s spiritual principles were on to the opposite side of the spectrum from where I was living during most of that time. Regardless, I set my DVR to record this new show after I caught a quick preview of it one day about a month ago, as well as each of the seven prior movies leading up to it.
Since then, I’ve watched those movies, as well as every episode of the new series, where each been about a unique woman named Cassandra Nightingale (Catherine Bell), who always seems to live by a spiritual code that’s far different than everyone else’s. The show takes places in the fictitious town of Middleton, NY, with Cassandra (nicknamed Cassy) being both the owner of The Gray House (a historical building and sometimes bed and breakfast), as well as the Bell, Book, and Candle (an odd variety shop where its guests always seem to find just what they need in life).
What I have enjoyed most about The Good Witch so far is how Cassy consistently has looked for the positive in everyone and everything, no matter how difficult the situation appeared to be. Even better has been the fact that not once has she claimed herself to be a witch. Instead, she’s just lived as a very mysterious person who frequently seems to knows things before they happen, as well as knowing exactly what a person needs to keep them on the spiritual path that’s for their greatest good.
I know many may be put off by the use of the word “witch” in the title of this show, but truly, it really is wholesome programming that focuses on good spiritual principles. And while the cast may have changed slightly from the seven annual movies to the series, the core premise remains the same, that of a feel-good nature. So if you’re looking for something on television to watch week to week that will uplift you, rather than depress you or make you angry, try watching The Good Witch, as I’m quite sure you’ll find happiness in it just as I do…
Peace, love, light, and joy,
Andrew Arthur Dawson