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Daily Mirror
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Sweet Magnolias renewed for season 5 as Netflix confirms its return months after cliffhanger
Sweet Magnolias will be back for season five on Netflix, which will see Maddie Townsend take on the next unexpected chapter in her life. WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Sweet Magnolias. Sweet Magnolias is making a comeback for season five after its fourth outing earlier this year ended on a major cliffhanger. Season four proved to be a memorable one as it came out that Bill Townsend (played by Chris Klein) had died off-screen. This made Serenity residents focus on their own lives and what they really want, including his ex-wife Maddie Townsend (JoAnna Garcia Swisher). So it was partly this that led to Maddie sharing that she had accepted a publishing job in New York, bringing not only hers but the show's future into question. Thankfully, Netflix has confirmed that Sweet Magnolias will be back for more with a fifth season on the way. And going by showrunner Sheryl J Anderson, Sweet Magnolias season five is going to be spending some time away from Serenity and following Maddie in the Big Apple. Anderson, who is also the author of the best-selling novel series that Sweet Magnolias is based on, told 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.' It is believed that the entire main cast will be back for the next 10-episode stint with Swisher, Dana Sue star Brooke Elliott and Helen actress Heather Headley returning to lead the way. There hasn't been talk of a release date just yet but going by its previous series, it should be out sometime in the first half of 2026. Fans were worried about whether or not the drama would be renewed as there was no talk of another series more than two months after season four came out. Sweet Magnolias also only spent a couple of weeks in Netflix's global Top 10 for English-language series with season four peaking at the fourth spot. Nevertheless, series five hasn't been labelled as the final season so there is a chance there could still be even more to come following Sweet Magnolias making a comeback next year.
Irish Daily Star
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
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.
