Sweet Magnolias – Picture: Netflix
Sweet Magnolias season 3 is coming to Netflix globally in Spring 2023. Here’s our preview on every thing we all know in regards to the subsequent season of Netflix’s Sweet Magnolias, together with what we are able to anticipate, how season 2 of the present carried out, new forged members, and extra.
The collection is primarily based on the novel by Sherryl Woods, which first premiered on Netflix in May 2020, with its second season dropping in 2022.
The feel-good collection (in contrast to Firefly Lane, Virgin River, and Ginny & Georgia) is about lifelong buddies Maddie, Helen, and Dana Sue lifting one another up as they juggle relationships, household, and careers within the small, Southern city of Serenity.
Did Netflix Renew Sweet Magnolias for season 3?
Official Renewal Status: Officially Renewed in May 2022
Two months after season 2 dropped, we had been nonetheless but to listen to of an official renewal or cancelation, however in early May, we bought the thumbs up extra episodes had been on the way in which.
Season 3 of Sweet Magnolias is once more confirmed to be 10 episodes lengthy.
The Sweet Magnolias Writers’ Twitter web page tweeting adopted the affirmation of renewal:
“We’re going back to Serenity, y’all! We are so thrilled to share we have a Season 3 of Sweet Magnolias. Can’t wait to welcome y’all home.”
Picture: Sweet Magnolias Writers / Twitter
Where is season 3 of Sweet Magnolias in manufacturing, and when will it arrive on Netflix?
Filming on the brand new third season is once more going down in Covington and Atlanta within the state of Georgia within the United States.
In early June 2022, the staff behind the present was scouting for brand new places. In an Instagram put up, Sheryl Anderson acknowledged:
“Thrilled to be plotting and planning Season 3, with friends, old and new!!!”
On July 1st, the present’s star, Joanna Garcia Swisher, posted on Instagram that she had dyed her hair once more to reprise her function within the third season, suggesting that filming is imminent.
In the put up, Swisher mentioned:
“‘Maddie’s’ lob is back 💇🏻♀️ Could only mean one thing… #sweetmagnoliasnetflix #season3”
Picture: jogarciaswisher/Instagram
Filming did get underway in July 2022, with the official Sweet Magnolias web page posting that they’d begun filming on July 18th, 2022. Their put up included the next caption:
“‘Shall we begin?’ So happy to be welcoming everyone home to Serenity for day one of filming Season 3 of Sweet Magnolias!”
On the announcement that the third season is in manufacturing, Sheryl J. Anderson mentioned:
“It’s a joy, privilege, and blessing to be back in Serenity.”
Picture: sweetmagnoliasnetflix/Instagram
Norman Buckley, who has directed quite a few episodes of the present, is predicted to return to the director’s chair, in response to quite a few posts. Buckley additionally continues to function the present’s co-executive producer.
On September third, 2022, Sheryl J Anderson posted that they had been midway by means of filming on Instagram, the place the showrunner thanked a gelato stall, saying:
“Many thanks to @dulceartisangelato for helping us celebrate Halfway Day!!! Hard to believe we’ve shot half of Season 3. Time flies when you’re working with people you love!!!”
Production was confirmed to have wrapped up on October twenty first, 2022.
Sheryl J. Anderson posted to verify the wrap saying in a Tweet:
“We finished filming Season 3 last night. It’s been a joy to spend another season in Serenity, working with, laughing with, and learning from amazing artists in the cast and crew. Our community made something beautiful for you. I’m grateful to them and excited for you to see it!!!”
The Sweet Magnolias Writers’ Room additionally posted to verify filming had wrapped.
And that's a wrap on Season 3! Thank you to everyone who contributed to Serenity this year. And to everyone who's waiting: It'll be worth the wait. Promise. 🌸 photo by @sheryljanderson pic.twitter.com/oyoV1GZRsa
— Sweet Magnolias Writers (@swtmagnoliaroom) October 21, 2022
Anderson has posted quite a few behind-the-scenes pictures all through filming, together with one on August twenty seventh, the place we see evening taking pictures at a basketball courtroom.
“Friday night lights, Serenity-style.” – instagram.com/sheryljanderson/
Given that it takes wherever between 6-9 months for the present to complete post-production, we’re anticipating season 3 of Sweet Magnolias to reach in Spring 2023, nevertheless it might be as late as Summer/Fall 2023.
A press launch from October 2022 states the present is about to return in Spring 2023.
Sweet Magnolias Season 3 Writers, Directors, and Episode Titles
Where obtainable, we’ve compiled an inventory of who’s writing and directing and the episode titles for season 3 of Sweet Magnolias. With because of IMDb and the WGA.
Season 3 of Sweet Magnolias will as soon as once more include 10 episodes.
- Episode 301 – Written by: Sheryl J. Anderson – Directed by: Norman Buckley
- Episode 302 – Written by: Caron Tschampion – Directed by: Norman Buckley
- Episode 303 – Searchers – Written by: Anthony Epling
- Episode 304 – Be Bold – Written by: Barret Helms
- Episode 305 – Written by: Shani Am. Moore
- Episode 306 – Teleplay by: Caron Tschampion – Story by: Anthony Epling
- Episode 307 – Written by: Anthony Epling
- Episode 308 – Beat Me at My Own Game – Written by: Shani Am. Moore
- Episode 309 – Written by: Barret Helms
- Episode 310 – Written by: Sheryl J. Anderson & Sara Jumel – Directed by Mary Lou Belli
Joy T. Lane is predicted to direct in season 3.
How effectively has Sweet Magnolias season 2 carried out on Netflix?
After a robust begin, Sweet Magnolias shortly tailed off in viewing in response to Netflix’s prime 10 information.
The arrival of season 2 additionally noticed an uptick in viewership to the primary season. Season 1 recorded 21.64 million hours considered between February sixth and February thirteenth.
Between January thirtieth and March sixth, 2022 (the primary 30 days on the platform) the collection clocked up 161,300,000 hours considered globally.
Here’s how the viewership for Sweet Magnolias seems from week to week:
| Week Period | Hours Viewed(M) | Rank | Week in Top 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January thirtieth, 2022 to February sixth, 2022 | 43,000,000 | 5 | 1 |
| February sixth, 2022 to February thirteenth, 2022 | 58,150,000 (+35%) | 2 | 2 |
| February thirteenth, 2022 to February twentieth, 2022 | 29,760,000 (-49%) | 3 | 3 |
| February twentieth, 2022 to February twenty seventh, 2022 | 18,610,000 (-37%) | 6 | 4 |
| February twenty seventh, 2022 to March sixth, 2022 | 11,780,000 (-37%) | 9 | 5 |
If we evaluate the primary two weeks to Virgin River season 3 given they’re very comparable in style, Sweet Magnolias lags behind just a little however follows the identical development sample.
| Week Period | Hours Viewed(M) |
|---|---|
| July 4th, 2021 to July eleventh, 2021 | 62,580,000 |
| July eleventh, 2021 to July 18th, 2021 | 87,270,000 (+39%) |
| July 18th, 2021 to July twenty fifth, 2021 | 44,890,000 (-49%) |
| July twenty fifth, 2021 to August 1st, 2021 | 28,320,000 (-37%) |
Nielsen’s prime 10 information can present us with a glance into how effectively the present performs within the United States. Between January thirty first by means of March sixth, the present racked up 4,629 million minutes.
| Week Period | Rank That Week | Minutes (Millions) |
|---|---|---|
| 01/31 – 02/06 | 3 | 1320 |
| 02/07 – 02/13 | 2 | 1556 |
| 02/14 – 02/20 | 5 | 898 |
| 02/21 – 02/27 | 8 | 526 |
| 02/28 – 03/06 | 9 | 329 |
We can even take a look at uncooked Netflix prime 10 information to see the place the collection is performing effectively.
Thanks to FlixPatrol, we are able to see a warmth map of the place the present is performing the perfect. The present performs greatest in areas just like the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Ireland, Sweden, and South Africa.
Sweet Magnolias Popularity Heatmap – Picture: FlixPatrol
What to anticipate from Sweet Magnolias season 3
Season 2 ends with loads of cliffhangers, persevering with the custom over from season 1.
Season 2 ended with Maddie, Helen, and Dana Sue mourning the passing of Miss Frances (Cindy Karr). Following the funeral, we see an sudden occasion with each a proposal and a confrontation within the restaurant, resulting in Cal being escorted away in cuffs. We additionally know that somebody returned after the principle trio noticed footage of tires slashed on Sullivan’s supply van.
Helen (performed by Heather Headley) had a tough trip in season 2 with a number of traumatic occasions however the season ended along with her being proposed to by Ryan. Season 3 will possible kick off with the choice she makes.
Picture: Netflix
In an interview with TVLine, Sheryl J. Anderson answered most of the burning questions after the conclusion of season 2.
When requested who slashed Dana Sue’s tires, Anderson mentioned, “I will just say she has a past in common with our ladies and some other folks in town,” including, “She’s been away for a while, but she has come back with an agenda. She has come home to settle some scores.”
Anderson additionally mentioned we might “potentially” see the return of Victoria and implied we might see different “troublemakers” return sooner or later too. Dana Sue’s relationship was addressed, too, the place Anderson mentioned that three-way dance will possible proceed to be sophisticated.
Speaking to Glamor, Anderson mentioned there isn’t one sole query heading into season 3 in comparison with season 2 apart from the massive one being a few renewal saying, “I hope the main question that everybody has at the end of season two is: Are they going to get a season three?”
In an interview with Rama’s Screen in December 2022, JoAnna Garcia Swisher teased the upcoming season saying, “I think it’s going to be a really interesting season. It’s going to have all the things you love about Sweet Magnolias, but it’s also going to dive a bit deeper.”
Responding to a query about the way forward for Cal and Maddie’s relationship, Swisher responded, “That moment really sets off a journey individually for them that is really important and essential for them having a chance of being together.”
Who will star in Sweet Magnolias Season 3?
Alongside the renewal affirmation, it was introduced that stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Headley can be reprising their roles.
We’ve bought affirmation of a number of new faces you’ll see all through Sweet Magnolias season 3:
- Rachel Markarian (All American, Tales of the Walking Dead, Bandit, Top Gun: Maverick) might be enjoying Wendy
- Jon Briddell (Doom Patrol) will visitor star as Jimmy.
- Jermaine Rivers (The Gifted, Dynasty) will have a recurring function as Charles Perkins.
- Gail Everett-Smith (Till, The Best Man: The Final Chapters) as Rachel
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