'Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove' Renewed for Third Season on Hallmark Channel

Andie MacDowell stars in Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove on Hallmark Channel.
Photo Credit: Copyright 2014 Crown Media United States, LLC/Photographer: Katie Yu

Hallmark Channel has given a third season renewal to its first-ever original scripted primetime series, Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove, based on the New York Times bestselling author’s beloved book series and starring internationally renowned actress Andie MacDowell, . “Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove” finished its second season as the #1 Primetime Drama on Saturday Nights at 8 p.m.

"Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove has captivated millions of viewers week after week with emotional, riveting and poignant stories of romance, family and friendships in an idyllic seaside town," said Michelle Vicary, Executive Vice President, Programming, Crown Media Family Networks. "It is not surprising that Cedar Cove is touching so many viewers, and we owe that success to our star Andie MacDowell and this phenomenal cast, as well as Debbie Macomber, and one of the best show runners in the business, Sue Tenney. ‘Cedar Cove’ launched a new era on Hallmark Channel as our first primetime original scripted show, and we’re looking forward to its continued success."

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Dylan Neal Previews the 'Cedar Cove' Season Finale

Dylan Neal. Photo Credit: Copyright 2014 Crown
Media United States, LLC/Photographer: Katie Yu

Actor Dylan Neal is a well-recognized face on television having starred in series like Pacific Palisades, Hyperion Bay and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. He has had many major recurring roles including his five-year stint on Dawson's Creek playing Pacey's brother, Doug Witter, and Dr. Ivo in the CW's breakout TV series Arrow. He had a lead role opposite Val Kilmer in the Paramount Pictures thriller, The Traveler and recently wrapped shooting a supporting role in the Universal feature Fifty Shades of Grey.

Neal plays Jack Griffith in Cedar Cove, editor of the local newspaper, admitted alcoholic, and Judge Olivia Lockhart's (Andie MacDowell) love interest.

Serial Scoop spoke with Neal about his career, and to get a preview of tonight's second season finale of Cedar Cove, airing at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Channel. Read our exclusive interview below:

SERIAL SCOOP: Dylan, you've come a long way from your days as a male stripper on The Bold and the Beautiful.
DYLAN NEAL: Yeah. [Laughs] Well, you know it's in vogue again right with Magic Mike. Andie MacDowell is doing Magic Mike 2 so it's full circle somehow in there.

SERIAL SCOOP: Exactly. [Laughs] Do you have any favorite memories from your time on B&B?

'Cedar Cove' Season 2 Finale Preview: Resolutions and Revelations

The Season 2 finale of Cedar Cove airs tonight on Hallmark Channel. Photo Credit: Katie Yu/Hallmark

In the dramatic Season 2 finale of Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove, everyone in town learns secrets eventually come out as Olivia gets to the bottom of Jack's distant behavior and Justine deals with the fallout from Seth's return. The second season of Cedar Cove concludes with "Resolutions and Revelations" on Saturday, October 4 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Channel.

Olivia (Andie MacDowell) and the rest of Cedar Cove find out if love can ever conquer dishonesty—and no relationship is left untested. Seth's (Corey Sevier) uneasy return forces Justine (Sarah Smyth) to come clean about her kiss with Luke (Jesse Hutch) and the future she’s planned without him. Olivia is worried Jack (Dylan Neal) is starting to slip away since their talk about Seattle. While she attempts to find out why they're so out of sync, Jack confides in Jeri (guest star Julia Benson) his real reason for spending so much time at work, and Olivia must turn to an unlikely source to ask why her relationship is suddenly on the rocks.

William deVry Guest Stars in Tonight's Episode of 'Cedar Cove' on Hallmark Channel

William deVry as Dick Turnball in Cedar Cove on Hallmark Channel.

General Hospital's William deVry guest stars in this week's brand new episode of Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove, airing Saturday, September 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Channel. deVry plays Dick, Warren's (Brennan Elliott) slimy business partner, who definitely lives up to his name. In the episode, titled "Stand and Deliver," Eric (Tom Stevens) becomes Dick's unwitting victim as his personal life falls apart. Dirty Dick is trouble, and DeVry delivers his lines with aplomb.

Meanwhile, Olivia (Andie MacDowell) fears that Jack’s (Dylan Neal) new job is too demanding, unaware his drinking problem has returned and is careening out of control. She later comes up with a new plan for their future, leaving Jack dumbfounded. Peggy (Barbara Niven) is terrified when her stalker returns to Cedar Cove. Justine (Sarah Smyth) is forced to sort out her feelings for Luke (Jesse Hutch).

Debbie Macomber, bestselling author of the "Cedar Cove" book series, makes a special appearance.

Check out a sneak peek video from the episode below: