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Sweet Magnolias season 3 is coming to Netflix globally in July 2023. Here’s our preview of every part we all know in regards to the subsequent season of Netflix’s Sweet Magnolias, together with what we will count on, how season 2 of the present carried out, new solid members, and extra.
The sequence 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 sequence (in contrast to Firefly Lane, Virgin River, and Ginny & Georgia) is about lifelong pals Maddie, Helen, and Dana Sue lifting one another up as they juggle relationships, household, and careers within the small, Southern city of Serenity.
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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 acquired 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
When will Season 3 of Sweet Magnolias launch on Netflix?
All ten episodes of season 3 will arrive on Netflix globally on July twentieth, 2023, at 12:01 AM PST.
Sweet Magnolias. (L to R) JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie Townsend, Heather Headly as Helen Decatur in episode 310 of Sweet Magnolias. Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2023
Sweet Magnolias. (L to R) Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue Sullivan, Heather Headly as Helen Decatur in episode 310 of Sweet Magnolias. Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2023
Sweet Magnolias. JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie Townsend in episode 309 of Sweet Magnolias. Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2023
When and the place did Sweet Magnolias season 3 movie?
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 areas. In an Instagram publish, 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 publish, Swisher stated:
“‘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 publish 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 stated:
“It’s a joy, privilege, and blessing to be back in Serenity.”
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Norman Buckley, who has directed quite a few episodes of the present, is anticipated to return to the director’s chair, in keeping with 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 substantiate 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 substantiate filming had wrapped.
Sweet Magnolias Wrap Tweet
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 court docket.
“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, but it surely might be as late as Summer/Fall 2023.
A press launch from October 2022 states the present is ready to return in Spring 2023.
Sweet Magnolias Season 3 Writers, Directors, and Episode Titles
Where accessible, 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 anticipated to direct in season 3.
How properly did Sweet Magnolias season 2 carry out on Netflix?
After a robust begin, Sweet Magnolias shortly tailed off in viewing in keeping with Netflix’s high 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 sequence clocked up 161,300,000 hours considered globally.
Here’s how the viewership for Sweet Magnolias appears to be like 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 examine the primary two weeks to Virgin River season 3 given they’re very related in style, Sweet Magnolias lags behind a bit of however follows the identical pattern 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 high 10 information can present us with a glance into how properly 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 may also take a look at uncooked Netflix high 10 information to see the place the sequence is performing properly.
Thanks to FlixPatrol, we will see a warmth map of the place the present is performing one of the best. The present performs finest 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 Expect from Sweet Magnolias Season 3
Before we get into our predictions, let’s start with the official synopsis for season 3:
“Following the brawl at Sullivan’s, Maddie wrestles with the best way to help Cal and works to clear her own emotional path. Helen faces difficult decisions about the men in her life. And Dana Sue searches for a way to use Miss Frances’ check to help the community, without upending her family. The identity of the tire slasher sends shockwaves through Serenity, the recall causes unexpected consequences, and there are romantic surprises in every generation. Throughout the season, the ladies tackle these problems — and all the complications they cause — with their trademark warmth, humor, and devotion to each other and those they love. And margaritas.”
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 surprising 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 primary 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 together with her being proposed to by Ryan. Season 3 will possible kick off with the choice she makes.
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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 stated, “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 stated we may “potentially” see the return of Victoria and implied we may see different “troublemakers” return sooner or later too. Dana Sue’s relationship was addressed, too, the place Anderson stated that three-way dance will possible proceed to be difficult.
Speaking to Glamor, Anderson stated there isn’t one sole query heading into season 3 in comparison with season 2 aside from the large 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 acquired 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) will probably 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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