Following the news that “Sweet Magnolias” has been canceled at Netflix, creator and showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson is looking back on the romantic drama’s 5 Season run.
“Living in Serenity for five seasons has been a privilege and a blessing,” Anderson shared in the caption of an Instagram post Saturday. “The people I’ve met and worked with — our incredible writers, cast, crew, executives, and producers — have touched my heart and changed my life.”
She continued: “And our fans have been amazing in their passion for our characters. Thank you all. Though our journey has sadly come to an end, I hope Serenity will always have a place in your heart. Keep pouring it out!”
The Netflix show first premiered on the platform in May 2020, and starred JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley. Originally adapted from the book series by New York Times best-selling author Sherryl Woods, the streamer announced that the show continuously ranked among Netflix’s Global Top 10 in over 60 countries after announcing its return for a fifth season in 2025.
The “comfort drama,” as described by Netflix, followed the lifelong friendship between Maddie (Swisher), Dana Sue (Elliott), and Helen (Headley) “as they juggle relationships, family and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, S.C.”
Though “Sweet Magnolias” may be coming to an end, Netflix announced that Swisher and Anderson would be teaming for a new drama series titled “Ladies of the House.”
Variety previously reported that Anderson will serve as showrunner, with Swisher potentially starring and executive producing with Kate Gordon under their Rolling Clover banner, alongside executive producers at Black Label Media.
The logline reads, “When the charismatic owner of a winery dies unexpectedly, his wife and two adult daughters must battle through their issues with each other in order to confront challenges with the business, their extended family, and the men in their lives. Good friends and good wine will aid in the journey to hang on to the winery, but what matters most is that they find a way to hang on to each other.”