Sweet Magnolias season 5 has received a very encouraging update, even though Netflix hasn’t officially renewed the romantic drama for more episodes yet. Sweet Magnolias season 4 continued adapting Sherryl Woods’ book series of the same name, as Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), and Helen (Heather Headley) continue living the ups and downs of life in Serenity, South Carolina. The show’s continued evolution has involved plenty of engaging stories for its characters, while leaving room for more in the future. However, nothing about the show’s future has been formally revealed yet by the streaming platform.

Now, the Writers Guild of America’s directory has seemingly confirmed Sweet Magnolias season 5 is in development. The entry indicates showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson is expected to return, having served in the role and as executive producer since the show began. It also lists Michelle Jackson as supervising producer, Abdi Nazemian as co-producer, Barret Helms and Kale Futterman as executive story editors, Sara Jumel as story editor, and Alex Rubin as a staff writer.

What WGA’s Directory Entry Means For Sweet Magnolias Season 5

A Formal Renewal Might Be Right Around The Corner

Reviews for Sweet Magnolias season 4 have been generally positive, with some citing a few pacing issues and story beats that could have been stronger. However, the show has been a mainstay for Netflix since it debuted in 2020, and has a whopping 11 books from Woods’ series to pull from. It’s also proven popular for the streamer in general, with season 4 debuting at Number 4 on Netflix’s English-language TV shows charts for the week it was released. This means a renewal isn’t outside the realm of possibility.

The show’s ability to juggle the romantic, career-oriented, and personal lives of its three main characters is a strength the series has played on throughout every new season. Sweet Magnolias season 4 book changes also helped to differentiate the show from its source material, allowing it to flourish in unique ways while still pulling from Woods’ novels. It’s a unique approach that makes the show stand out, and that lends itself to a continued story filled with intrigue. Given season 5’s listing on WGA’s directory, it seems like more events in Serenity are going to unfold relatively soon.

Our Take On Sweet Magnolias’ Possible Season 5 Confirmation

The Series’ Renewal Wouldn’t Be Surprising

Because of both the engaging story being told in the show and the potential its source material provides, Sweet Magnolias season 5 doesn’t seem outside the realm of possibility. The WGA directory lists 2025 and 2026 as years for its possible production and release, meaning confirmation from Netflix could be coming soon. If it coincides with what the directory post indicates, then there could be another season coming next year, showing Maddie, Dana Sue, and Helen continuing their ever-evolving lives.