

'Sweet Magnolias' Season 2: What We Know About the Netflix Show's Future

The show's cast and fans are begging for a renewal, but Netflix hasn't made a decision yet.

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  • Sweet Magnolias premiered on Netflix on May 19, and quickly became the most-watched show on the streaming platform.
  • The "cozy drama" follows three lifelong friends — played by JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliot, and Heather Headley — as they deal with the ups and downs of relationships, starting a new business, and raising children in Serenity, South Carolina.
  • Season 1 ended with a cliffhanger, causing fans to rally for another season.

    Once you take a (virtual) trip to Serenity, you'll never want to go anywhere else — at least that's how Sweet Magnolias fans feel. The show, which debuted on Netflix on May 19, quickly became a hit because, well, it's packed with feel-good vibes, family-friendly storylines, and small town charm. With such a dramatic cliffhanger ending, fans may assume that Netflix will renew the show for season 2, but details are up in the air. Still, here's everything we know about the second season of Sweet Magnolias.

    When is the Sweet Magnolias season 2 release date?

    As of right now, Netflix hasn't renewed Sweet Magnolias for another season. Given the show's success, there's a strong chance that the show will return for season 2 — but keep in mind that filming won't start until it's safe to do so following the coronavirus outbreak. The show is filmed in Georgia, and Deadline reports that the film and TV productions in the Peach State aren't first on the list to reopen.

    What has the cast said about a potential renewal?

    It may not come as a surprise, but the entire Sweet Magnolias cast is hoping for season 2. Jamie Lynn Spears, who plays Noreen, exclaimed that Sweet Magnolias is her "dream job," so she's crossing her fingers for another season. Heather Headley, who plays Helen echoed her castmate's wishes in an interview with The Sun: "I think it sets it up for season 2 for [viewers] to find out 'Why did you go away, why are you back, what's happening, why is he here, why is she here?' That kind of thing. I hope the world allows us to have a season 2."

    Due to Bill's bombshell in the season 1 finale episode, it's understandable that actor Chris Klein wants another go-around. "I do believe it was always Dan Paulson and Sheryl J. Anderson's goal to move this beyond the season 1," he told The Sun. "And I, for one, really, really hope that we get that opportunity. Selfishly because I want to see what happens to Bill Townsend." (Same.)

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    Showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson knows that fans are "anxious to continue on," so she's "ready to go back in a hot second" if Netflix gives them the green light. Once the current health crisis subsides, co-executive producer and director Norman Buckley hopes that "as we can meet again, we would go right into that [season 2]."

    Will the entire Sweet Magnolias cast return for season 2?

    All signs are pointing to yes. Until Netflix officially renews the show, it's unclear which members of the cast will come back. Based on everyone's positive reaction, it's safe to say that they're all on board for round two.

    What will the second season be about?

    Let's start with what fans already know: If Sweet Magnolias is picked up for another season, it'll address Kyle's condition after the car accident, as well as who else was in the car with him. Then it'll likely tackle everyone's top questions, including, but not limited to: Will Maddie take Bill back? Who are Isaac's birth parents? Is there hope for Helen and Erik? Will Ty and Annie ever get together? Is Noreen still in the picture?


    Once the show addresses the top concerns in Serenity, JoAnna Garcia Swisher, who plays Maddie, hopes to stir up even more drama with her new boyfriend, Cal. "For Maddie, I want her to have that moment that she’s blown up something really great with Cal. I’d like to see that journey and that honest moment for her to figure it out and to kind of let the dust settle a little bit," she told AfterBuzzTV.

    Luckily, the show's writers have plenty of material to work with. The Netflix series is based off Sherryl Woods' books by the same name, and the author claims that the first season pulls from the first three books in the 11-book series. That means, there are eight more books for the writers to pull from — at least a couple more seasons then, right?

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