Sweet Magnolias season 4: Release date and latest news
We're heading back to Serenity.
It's been quite the wait for Sweet Magnolias season 4 but if you loved the show's previous three chapters, there will be plenty to enjoy, according to showrunner Sheryl J Anderson.
Speaking to Netflix's Tudum, she said that the upcoming episodes will examine "the twists and turns of romance, the complexity of friendship, the surprises that pop up in life, and how all these things make us more grateful for the people who love us, the people who fight for and with us, and the people who can make us laugh, whatever we’re going through".
Anderson then went on to talk about the bond between central trio Helen, Maddie and Dana Sue, which she described as "the beating heart of this show".
"We're always eager to share the moments that make life special with them and through them," she said.
"But perhaps what excites me most about being able to bring season 4 to life is that I get to collaborate again with our marvellous writers, cast, and crew.
"I get to live in Serenity again, to soak up the strength and happiness of a town where people truly want the best for each other and are willing to put in the work necessary to make that happen."
Back in 2023, JoAnna García Swisher also told Tudum that despite season 3 ending with a fairly "nice button, it almost feels like it was a necessary button to really dig in deep for the future".
"There's still so much to be told," she added.
Read on for everything you need to know about Sweet Magnolias season 4.
Sweet Magnolias season 4 release date: When will it air?
New episodes arrive on Netflix on Thursday 6th February at 8am GMT.
Sweet Magnolias season 4 cast: Who's returning?
Returning characters include:
- Heather Headley as Helen
- JoAnna García Swisher as Maddie
- Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue
- Justin Bruening as Cal
- Brandon Quinn as Ronnie
- Dion Johnstone as Erik
- Jamie Lynn Spears as Noreen
- Chris Medlin as Isaac
- Carson Rowland as Ty
- Anneliese Judge as Annie
- Logan Allen as Kyle
- Ella Grace Helton as Katie
- Caroline Lagerfelt as Paula
- Wynn Everett as Kathy
- Brittany L Smith as Peggy
- Artemis as Lily
- Harlan Drum as CeCe
- Nikki Estridge as Genevieve
- Tracey Bonner as Pastor June
- Frank Oakley III as Harlan
- Chase Anderson as Jeremy
- Sean Benum as Bailey
- Jodi Benson as Iris Maddox
- Janet Hubert as Bev
Sweet Magnolias season 4 plot: What will happen?
Netflix's Tudum has teased both "emotional and meteorological storms" in the show's fourth chapter, which bring Helen, Maddie and Dana Sue "even closer in unexpected ways".
As well as "negotiating the twists and turns of their romantic lives", the trio must face "old foes, the loss of great loves, and the painful transition from old dreams to new ones".
The men in their lives are also pursuing their own ambitions, while their teenager children "take uneasy steps toward adulthood".
The series will also cycle through Halloween and Christmas, delivering "surprising laughter, unexpected heartbreak, and renewed resolve".
And just in case you need a little refresher, we've run through all of the key developments in Sweet Magnolias season 3 right here, from the breakdown of Helen's relationship with Ryan to Dana Sue and Ronnie's vow renewal.
Sweet Magnolias season 4 trailer: When can I watch it?
Right now - enjoy the official trailer below.
Sweet Magnolias seasons 1-3 are available to stream now on Netflix – Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.
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Abby Robinson is the Drama Editor for Radio Times, covering TV drama and comedy titles. She previously worked at Digital Spy as a TV writer, and as a content writer at Mumsnet. She possesses a postgraduate diploma and a degree in English Studies.
