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Netflix cancels beloved romantic drama after 5 seasons - but orders new series from showrunners
The Independent • • general
Key Points:
- Netflix has canceled the romantic drama series Sweet Magnolias after five seasons, leaving some plotlines unresolved and disappointing fans who expressed their frustration on social media.
- Sweet Magnolias, based on Sherryl Woods' novels and developed by Sheryl J. Anderson, starred JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Headley, and became a comfort-watch hit during the Covid-19 lockdowns.
- Despite the cancellation, Netflix has ordered a new drama titled Ladies of the House from Anderson and Swisher, inspired by Lauren Edmondson’s 2021 novel, which reimagines Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility in a modern setting.
- The new series will focus on a widow and her two adult daughters managing a winery while navigating family and romantic challenges, with themes of friendship and resilience at its core.
- Creators and stars of both shows expressed excitement about the new project, emphasizing their commitment to telling meaningful, female-driven stories on Netflix.
