Sweet Magnolias season 4 continued to pull from the pages of Sherryl Woods' book series of the same name, showcasing the daily lives of Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), and Helen (Heather Headley) in Serenity, South Carolina. The show's return in February 2025 saw it maintain its popularity on Netflix, but, after months of uncertainty, it was unclear if the series would be renewed for more episodes.

Now, Deadline has confirmed that Sweet Magnolias has been renewed for season 5, with the stories of Maddie, Dana Sue, and Helen set to continue for another batch of episodes. This comes after season 4 maintained a place on Netflix's Top 10 English language series for just two weeks in a row, getting up to Number 4 at its peak. However, despite these statistics, season 5 has been confirmed, indicating the drama has a strong future ahead.

What Sweet Magnolias Season 5 Means For The Drama

Major Cliffhangers Are Going To Be Addressed

With Sweet Magnolias season 5 confirmed, the show will be addressing the multiple cliffhangers it ended on during its latest episodes. The biggest of these is Maddie potentially moving to New York for a publishing job, taking her away from the small town she's been in since the show began. It also means the series can continue to pursue the ideas of her daily life, especially as her relationship with Cal (Justin Bruening) deepens now that they're married. Her friends and their respective storylines are also bound to get a spotlight shone on them.

The series has made some bold moves in the past before, too, with Sweet Magnolias season 4's book changes offering different dynamics onscreen than those seen on the page. As the adaptation of Woods' series progresses, new storylines like Maddie's potential move can help differentiate the show, adding layers of drama not present in the source material. As for other overarching storylines, they too can mimic what's on the page while offering new ideas and presentations for the series' core characters.

Our Take On Sweet Magnolias Getting Renewed For Season 5

The Drama Still Has Plenty Of Stories Left To Tell

With season 5 confirmed, it seems like Sweet Magnolias will be pulling even more from Woods' pages to present even more captivating drama in Serenity. There will likely be plenty of new ideas present in the series to keep readers guessing, while also pulling from the page as the storylines get adapted. While there might be some developments that test the core characters, there are also likely to be good things that happen along the way too.

There are 11 books in Sherryl Woods' Sweet Magnolias series.

Source: Deadline