What You Need to Know About Sweet Magnolias

• Sweet Magnolias is a heartwarming romantic drama set in a small community town in South Carolina.
• Based on the books by Sherryl Woods, it follows best friends Maddie, Dana Sue and Helen as they navigate romance, careers and life’s curveballs.
• The show stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley, with Jamie Lynn Spears, Justin Bruening and Brandon Quinn among the wider cast.
• First launching in 2020, the series is now in its fifth season.

What is Sweet Magnolias about?

Sweet Magnolias is a warm-hearted melodrama set in the fictional town of Serenity, South Carolina.

At its core are three lifelong best friends — Maddie, Dana Sue and Helen — who meet regularly over margaritas, supporting each other through life’s ups and downs.

As they navigate relationships, raise their children and tackle career challenges, the trio lean on one another to overcome everything life throws their way.

Storylines across the series include infidelity, divorce, co-parenting, launching businesses and dealing with difficult family dynamics.

But in a town like Serenity, secrets never stay hidden for long — and drama is never far behind.

Based on the book series by Sherryl Woods, the show debuted in 2020 and is now in its fifth season, released in June 2026.

How many episodes of Sweet Magnolias are there?

• The series runs for five seasons, totalling 50 episodes.
• Each season consists of 10 episodes.
• Episodes typically run between 45 minutes and one hour.

Who stars in Sweet Magnolias?

The main cast includes:

• JoAnna Garcia Swisher (Reba, Once Upon A Time) as Maddie Townsend
• Brooke Elliott (Drop Dead Diva, Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings) as Dana Sue Sullivan
• Heather Headley (Chicago Med, She’s Gotta Have It) as Helen Decatur
• Logan Allen (Stranger Things, Talia in the Kitchen) as Kyle Townsend
• Anneliese Judge as Annie Sullivan
• Carson Rowland (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, The Beauty) as Tyler Townsend
• Jamie Lynn Spears (Crossroads, Zoey 101) as Noreen Fitzgibbons
• Justin Bruening (Grey’s Anatomy, Good Behaviour) as Cal Maddox
• Dion Johnstone (Star Falls, Departure) as Erik Whitley
• Brandon Quinn (The Fosters, Big Wolf on Campus) as Ronnie Sullivan
• Chris Klein (American Pie, The Flash) as Bill Townsend
• Chris Medlin as Isaac Downey

What is the age rating of Sweet Magnolias?

The series is rated 12 in the UK.

This means it may not be suitable for younger children. Reasons include:

• Mild language
• Occasional minor violence
• Some sexual innuendo (no explicit scenes)
• Occasional scenes of emotional threat or tension

How to watch Sweet Magnolias on Sky

Sweet Magnolias is a Netflix series. With Sky bringing together Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+ and (from July 2026) Hayu under one subscription, you can watch it through Sky at no extra cost.

That means millions of customers can enjoy even more unmissable entertainment as part of their Sky TV package.

For more details on how Sky TV is evolving, click here.

You can also find out how to activate Netflix on your Sky Stream account here.

Sweet Magnolias is available to watch on Netflix via Sky now.