April 23, 2025

Netflix announced today that Sweet Magnolias has been picked up for Season 5. The news comes less than three months after the romantic drama released its 10-episode fourth season. Another 10 episodes have been ordered for a likely return in 2026, which will see the small-town series branch out to New York.

"We are thrilled to let the Magnolias take Manhattan," said showrunner and executive producer Sheryl J. Anderson. "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."

Based on the novels by Sherryl Woods, Sweet Magnolias follows three longtime best friends from the small town of Serenity in South Carolina. Known as the Sweet Magnolias, the women have each others' backs as they work to balance their careers, relationships, and family matters.