Season 2 (2022) No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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11 | 1 | "Casseroles and Casualties" | Norman Buckley | Sheryl J. Anderson | February 4, 2022 (2022-02-04) | 12 | 2 | "So Much to Say" | Norman Buckley | Anthony Epling | February 4, 2022 (2022-02-04) | 13 | 3 | "The More Things Change" | Mykelti Williamson | Valerie C. Woods | February 4, 2022 (2022-02-04) | 14 | 4 | "Walk of Faith" | Mykelti Williamson | Caron Tschampion | February 4, 2022 (2022-02-04) | 15 | 5 | "Great Expectations" | Norman Buckley | Shani Am. Moore | February 4, 2022 (2022-02-04) | 16 | 6 | "Find It in Your Heart" | Norman Buckley | Anthony Epling | February 4, 2022 (2022-02-04) | 17 | 7 | "Fragile Things" | Yangzom Brauen | Valerie C. Woods | February 4, 2022 (2022-02-04) | 18 | 8 | "The Rules of the Game" | Yangzom Brauen | Caron Tschampion | February 4, 2022 (2022-02-04) | 19 | 9 | "Dear Heart" | Mary Lou Belli | Shani Am. Moore | February 4, 2022 (2022-02-04) | 20 | 10 | "If Thou Wilt, Remember" | Mary Lou Belli | Sheryl J. Anderson | February 4, 2022 (2022-02-04) |
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Season 3 (2023) No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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21 | 1 | "Meaning to Tell You" | Norman Buckley | Sheryl J. Anderson | July 20, 2023 (2023-07-20) | 22 | 2 | "Meet Me Where I Am" | Norman Buckley | Caron Tschampion | July 20, 2023 (2023-07-20) | 23 | 3 | "The Searchers" | Lauren Petzke | Anthony Epling | July 20, 2023 (2023-07-20) | 24 | 4 | "Be Bold" | Lauren Petzke | Barret Helms | July 20, 2023 (2023-07-20) | 25 | 5 | "On This Foundation" | Norman Buckley | Shani Am. Moore | July 20, 2023 (2023-07-20) | 26 | 6 | "And a Star to Steer Her By" | Norman Buckley | Teleplay by : Caron Tschampion Story by : Anthony Epling | July 20, 2023 (2023-07-20) | 27 | 7 | "Somebody I'm Longing to See" | Joy T. Lane | Anthony Epling | July 20, 2023 (2023-07-20) | 28 | 8 | "Beat Me at My Own Game" | Joy T. Lane | Shani Am. Moore | July 20, 2023 (2023-07-20) | 29 | 9 | "A Game of Telephone" | Mary Lou Belli | Barret Helms | July 20, 2023 (2023-07-20) | 30 | 10 | "Save My Place" | Mary Lou Belli | Sheryl J. Anderson & Sara Jumel | July 20, 2023 (2023-07-20) |
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Production Development On September 27, 2018, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. The series was based on the Sweet Magnolias book series by Sherryl Woods and executive producers were expected to include Woods, Sheryl J. Anderson, and Dan Paulson. Anderson was also set to serve as the series' showrunner. Production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of Daniel L. Paulson Productions.[7] The series premiered on May 19, 2020.[1] Norman Buckley directed six of the episodes and served as co-executive producer.[10] On July 23, 2020, Netflix renewed the series for a second season which premiered on February 4, 2022.[2][3] On May 4, 2022, Netflix renewed the series for a third season which was released on July 20, 2023.[4][5] On October 19, 2023, Netflix renewed the series for a fourth season.[6] Casting On May 20, 2019, Monica Potter, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Headley were announced as the leads.[11] On July 1, 2019, it was reported that Chris Klein, Jamie Lynn Spears, and Justin Bruening had joined the cast as series regulars.[12] On August 1, 2019, JoAnna Garcia Swisher was cast as Maddie Townsend, replacing Potter who was originally cast as the lead.[13] On May 4, 2021, Dion Johnstone and Brandon Quinn were promoted to series regulars for second season.[8] In June 9, 2023, it was reported that Ella Grace Helton joined the cast in a recasting, replacing Bianca Berry Tarantino for the third season.[9] Filming Principal photography for the series began on July 8, 2019 in Covington, Georgia.[7][14] The second season began filming in April 2021 and wrapped up in July 2021.[15] Season 3 began filming in July 2022. Reception For the first season, review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 78% based on 9 reviews, with an average rating of 6.2/10.[16] The second season has an 80% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 5 reviews, with an average rating of 8/10.[17] The third season holds a 57% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 7 reviews, with an average rating of 6.3/10.[18] In its first 30-days on Netflix, season 2 was watched globally on Netflix for 161.3 million hours.[19] Notes - ^ Jamie Lynn Spears is credited as "Special Guest Star" in season 1, but is a Series Regular.
References - ^ a b Mallenbaum, Carly (April 22, 2020). "Netflix in May 2020: Everything new ('Hollywood,' 'Dead to Me' Season 2) and expiring". USA Today. Archived from the original on April 22, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ a b Swift, Andy (July 23, 2020). "Sweet Magnolias Renewed for Season 2". TVLine. Archived from the original on July 23, 2020. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
- ^ a b Swift, Andy (December 14, 2021). "Sweet Magnolias Season 2 Sets Netflix Premiere Date — 2022 FIRST LOOK". TVLine. Archived from the original on December 16, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ a b Schneider, Michael (May 4, 2022). "Netflix Renews 'Sweet Magnolias' for Season 3 (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on May 4, 2022. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
- ^ a b Swift, Andy (May 25, 2023). "Sweet Magnolias Season 3 Sets July Release Date on Netflix — First Look". TVLine. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (October 19, 2023). "'Sweet Magnolias' Renewed For Season 4 By Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ^ a b c Petski, Denise (September 27, 2018). "Netflix Orders Romance Drama Series 'Virgin River' & 'Sweet Magnolias' Based On Novels". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 27, 2018. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
- ^ a b c Petski, Denise (May 4, 2021). "'Sweet Magnolias': Jamie Lynn Spears, Dion Johnstone & Brandon Quinn Upped To Series Regulars For Season 2". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 4, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (June 9, 2023). "'Sweet Magnolias': Ella Grace Helton To Play Maddie's Daughter Katie In Season 3 Of Netflix Series In Recasting". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ^ Maas, Jennifer (August 1, 2019). "JoAnna Garcia Swisher to Replace Monica Potter as Star of Netflix's 'Sweet Magnolias' in Recasting". TheWrap. Archived from the original on June 12, 2020. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 30, 2019). "'Sweet Magnolias': Monica Potter, Brooke Elliott & Heather Headley To Headline Netflix Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 30, 2019. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ^ Petski, Denise (July 1, 2019). "'Sweet Magnolias': Chris Klein, Jamie Lynn Spears & Justin Bruening Join Netflix Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 2, 2019. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (August 1, 2019). "'Sweet Magnolias': JoAnna Garcia Swisher To Star In Netflix Series In Recasting". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 2, 2019. Retrieved August 4, 2019.
- ^ Clark, Jeff (July 8, 2019). "Sweet Magnolias Blooming in Covington". Stomp And Stammer. Archived from the original on August 14, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
- ^ "'Sweet Magnolias' Season 2: Netflix Release Date & What We Know So Far". What's on Netflix. October 2, 2021. Archived from the original on October 4, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
- ^ "Sweet Magnolias: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
- ^ "Sweet Magnolias: Season 2". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
- ^ "Sweet Magnolias: Season 3". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ Moore, Kasey (March 2, 2022). "'Sweet Magnolias' Season 3: Netflix Renewal Status and What to Expect". What's on Netflix. Archived from the original on March 9, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
External links - Sweet Magnolias on Netflix
- Sweet Magnolias at IMDb
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