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Netflix Sweet Magnolias season 5 confirmed as showrunner teases taking 'Magnolias to Manhattan'

WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Sweet Magnolias. Sweet Magnolias has been confirmed to return for a fifth season, announced months subsequent to the dramatic conclusion of its fourth installment. The beloved drama based in Serenity unveiled season four in February, bringing with it astonishing revelations, including the off-screen death of Bill Townsend (depicted by Chris Klein). Consequently, Serenity's locals found themselves reflecting deeply on their own desires and aspirations. His death notably affected Maddie Townsend (JoAnna Garcia Swisher) as in the series finale, it was revealed that she had accepted a job offer at a publishing firm in New York, casting doubt over her future as well as the show's. Netflix subscribers can now breathe a sigh of relief, as it has been officially verified that Sweet Magnolias will continue into a fifth season. Seemingly, the narrative thread will leave its usual backdrop, partially transitioning away from Serenity as Maddie embarks on her new role in the Big Apple. Sweet Magnolias has been given the go ahead for a fifth season by Netflix, more than two months after series four came out. (Image: NETFLIX) Author Sheryl J Anderson and concurrently the series' showrunner and executive producer, conveyed her excitement to Tudum: "We are thrilled to let the Magnolias take Manhattan . "Not only is this adventure huge fun, it's also an opportunity to explore the facets of their relationships in a new context. "While it's crucial to have true friends in day-to-day life, it's priceless to have them supporting you when you leap out of your comfort zone." The main cast, including Swisher, Brooke Elliott of Dana Sue fame, and Heather Headley who plays Helen, are all expected to return for the next 10-episode run. While no official release date has been announced, if the show follows its previous schedule, fans can expect the new series to drop in the first half of 2026, possibly around February. Sweet Magnolias season four ended on a cliffhanger as Maddie Townsend announced she had accepted a publishing job in New York. (Image: NETFLIX) There was some worry among fans about the future of the drama, as there had been no mention of another series more than two months after the fourth season's release. Adding to these concerns, Sweet Magnolias only spent a brief period in Netflix's global Top 10 for English-language series, with the fourth season peaking at number four. However, the upcoming fifth season hasn't been tagged as the final one, leaving open the possibility of even more Sweet Magnolias to come following its return next year. Sweet Magnolias is available to watch on Netflix.