Netflix cancels beloved romantic drama after 5 seasons - but orders new series from showrunners
The Independent • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Netflix has canceled the romantic drama series Sweet Magnolias after five seasons, leaving several plotlines unresolved and disappointing fans on social media.
- The show, developed by Sheryl J. Anderson and starring JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Headley, was based on Sherryl Woods' novels and gained popularity as a comfort watch 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.
- Ladies of the House centers on a widow and her two adult daughters navigating family dynamics and business challenges after the death of a winery owner, with themes of friendship, family, and romance.
- Both Anderson and Swisher expressed enthusiasm for the new project, highlighting their commitment to female-driven storytelling and their ongoing partnership with Netflix.
