Scroll to read more

Sweet Magnolias is an American romantic drama series which premiered on Netflix is now on its second season!

The show premiered on May 19, 2020 on Netflix. It is based on the novels of the same name by Sherryl Woods. The television series developed by Sheryl J. Anderson tells us about three best friends South Carolina women as they go through and experience the complexities of romance, career, and family.

Let’s have a recap on season 1 as we might get to understand what to expect in season 2. There are still questions to be answered like the cliffhanger which is the car accident that led Kyle unconscious which is also the outcome of the fight from the after-prom party. There’s also the part of Maddie’s ex wanting their relationship for another chance. Helen has split with her on and off boyfriend. Dana’s problem with keeping the business going and her estranged son.

Here’s what you need to know so far about Sweet Magnolias season 2.

Sweet Magnolias 2 Movie cast

As for the second season, we could expect major cast to return. We could also expect new faces to be seen as teased as the show’s showrunner Sheryl Anderson.

Main cast of Sweet Magnolias:

JoAnna Garcia Swisher plays the role of Maddie Townsend. Maddie is part of a group of friends called Sweet Magnolias. She just went through a divorce with her husband in Serenity, South Carolina.

Brooke Elliot plays the role of Dana Sue Sullivan. Dana is the best friend of Helen and Maddie. Dana is part of the group Sweet Magnolias and she is a chef and the owner of the restaurant called Sullivan’s.

Heather Headley plays the role of Helen Decatur. Helen is also part of the group sweet Magnolias and is the best friend of Dana and Maddie. Helen is an accomplished attorney and has bought a mansion to convert into a spa with Maddie and Dana. The spa is called The Corner Spa.

Logan Allen plays the role of Kyle Townsend. Kyle is the younger son of Maddie and Bill. He is a freshman at Serenity High School. Kyle has the passion and talent for acting, and he has a crush on Annie.

Anneliese Judge plays the role of Annie Sullivan. Annie is the daughter of Dana and she is friends with Townsend brothers. Annie is also an avid photographer. She has a crush on Tyler and is oblivious to Kyle’s feelings.

Carson Rowland plays the role of Tyle “Ty” Townsend. Ty is the eldest son of Maddie and Bill. He is a Junior at Serenity High School and a star pitcher in the baseball team.

Justin Breuning plays the role of Cal Maddox. Cal is the coach of baseball and is Maddie’s love interest. Cal is a former professional baseball player.

Chris Klein plays the role of Bill Townsend. Bill is a family doctor at the Serenity Family Physicians. He is Maddie’s ex-husband.

Jamie Lynn Spears plays the role of Noreen Fitzgibbons. Noreen is a medical assistant of Bill Townsend. Noreen is pregnant and is the fiance of Bill Townsend.

The recurring roles in the series, for season 1, we might expect some of them to return as the story progresses:

Dion Johnstone plays the role of Erik Whitley. Erik is the sous chef at the restaurant Sullivan’s.

Chris Medlin plays the role of Isaac Downey. Issac is a kitchen staff at the restaurant Sullivan’s. His story is that he moved to Serenity, South Carolina to find his birth father and mother.

Bianca Berry Tarantino plays the role of Katie Townsend, the youngest daughter of Maddie and Bill.

Frank Oakley III plays the role of Harlan Bixby.

Allison Gabriel plays the role of  Mary Vaugh Lewis.

Brittany L. Smith plays the role of Peggy Martin.

Tracey Bonner plays the role of Pastor June Wilkes

Charles Lawlor plays the role of Collins Littefield

Harlan Drum plays the role of CeCe Matney.

Sam Ashby plays the role of Jackson Lewis.

Hunter Burke plays the role of Trotter Vidhyarkorn.

Al-Jaleel Knox plays the role of Gabe Weatherspoon.

Michael Shenefelt plays the role of Ryan Wingate.

Michael May plays the role of Simon Spry.

Sweet Magnolias 2 Release date

Neflix has renewed the show for season 2 on July 23, 2020. As the world is struck by corovirus, production for the next season has been halted and rescheduled. The author of the book has revealed that the production will start in 2021. It was then revealed in February 2021 that Netflix planned to start production by the Spring of 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Things to know about Sweet Magnolias 2

The show’s executive producers are Sheryl J. Anderson, Dan Paulson, and the author herself Sherryl Woods. The show is produced by Matt Drake.

The first season has 10 episodes, namely:

Episode 1: Pour it Out

Episode 2: A United Front

Episode 3: Give Drink to the Thirsty

Episode 4: Lay it All Down

Episode 5: Dance First, Think Later

EPisode 6: All Best Intentions

Episode 7: Hold My Hand

Episode 8: What Fools These Mortals Be:

Episode 9: Where You Find Me

Episode 10: Storms and Rainbows

Though Jamie Lynn Spears has starred as a Special guest star, she is indeed a Series Regular.

The show has been performing well enough that it earned a season 2. The show has an approval rating of 78% according to Rotten Tomatoes and has an average rating of 6.17/10. In the United States, the show has been on the Top US TV Chart ranking number 1 for 33 days. In the United Kingdom, the show has been on the top 10 TV Chart for 13 days. Sweet Magnolias is one of the best series in Netflix and it ranked at number 99 in the most popular shows in 2020.

Sherryl Woods novel has 11 books of Sweet Magnolias in total, namely:

(2007) Stealing Home

(2007) A Slice of Heaven

(2007) Feels Like Family

(2008) Welcome to Serenity

(2010) Home in Caroline

(2010) Sweet Tea at Sunrise

(2010) Honeysuckle Summer

(2012) Midnight Promises

(2012) Catching Fireflies

(2012) Where Azaleas Bloom

(2014) Swan Point