Sweet Magnolias
Seen it?2020 | 5 seasons | Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 5 seasons: a few months of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
Lifelong friends Maddie, Helen and Dana Sue lift each other up as they juggle relationships, family and careers in the small Southern town of Serenity.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a modest audience; spent 15 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 441K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 3 is the high point.
Season 12020 · 10 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
Season 22022 · 10 episodes · 6.6 out of 10Weeknight
Season 32023 · 10 episodes · 8.6 out of 10Friday- Season 42025 · 10 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday
Season 52026 · 10 episodes · 4.8 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Sheryl J. Anderson
- JoAnna Garcia SwisherMaddie Townsend
- Brooke ElliottDana Sue Sullivan
- Heather HeadleyHelen Decatur
- Logan AllenKyle Townsend
- Anneliese JudgeAnnie Sullivan
- Carson RowlandTyler Townsend
- Justin BrueningCal Maddox
- Jamie Lynn SpearsNorren Fitzgibbons