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For fans eagerly awaiting news, the moment they’ve been waiting for has finally arrived. After months of anticipation and speculation, devotees of Sweet Magnolias can now celebrate, as their patience has been richly rewarded by Netflix. Yes, you read it correctly! The beloved romantic drama series, crafted by the talented Sheryl J. Anderson, has garnered a massive and dedicated following since its debut. This fervor reached its peak following the release of the third season of Sweet Magnolias earlier this year.
As a result, Netflix heeded the call of its subscribers and officially confirmed that the series, based on Sherryl Woods’ Sweet Magnolias novels, is here to stay, and a fourth season is officially in the works. The renewal announcement for this highly anticipated fourth season comes three months after Season 3 of Sweet Magnolias premiered as part of Netflix’s summer streaming lineup on July 20, 2023.
Reports suggest that the slight delay in the renewal announcement was attributed to various logistical factors, including the impact of Hollywood’s two major strikes: the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike and the Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strike. These strikes prompted platforms to exercise caution in issuing early renewals, in case unforeseen production hurdles arose. While the WGA strike has officially concluded, negotiations are still ongoing for the actor’s strike (SAG-AFTRA) in order to reach a fair agreement.
Despite these challenges, there was little doubt that this romantic drama, known for captivating a large and passionate female audience, would secure a continuation. Over its three seasons, Sweet Magnolias consistently ranked in the Global Top 10 for 10 weeks across more than 60 countries. The most recent third season debuted at the No. 1 spot on the streaming charts in various regions around the world.
Reports also indicate that it maintained its position in the global Netflix top 10s for a total of four weeks, accumulating an impressive 126.40 million viewing hours between July 16th and August 13th before eventually dropping out of the charts. It’s heartening to see Sweet Magnolias firmly established, joining Netflix’s roster of “comfort” scripted drama series. This lineup also includes originals like Virgin River, Ginny & Georgia, Love at First Sight, and Choose Love, providing viewers with ample options for binge-watching pleasure. Sweet Magnolias is indeed set to return for Season 4, thanks to Netflix’s renewal.
Sweet Magnolias Season 4 Potential Release Date: When will it premiere on Netflix?
If we take a look at the pattern, the intervals between the previous seasons of this show have typically been around a year or so. This aligns with the standard timeline for a show of this caliber to conclude its meticulous production on time without extending for more than a few months. Based on this, our estimation suggests that the new season might return around mid-to-late 2024, following the precedent set by the past two seasons which premiered in 2022 and 2023, respectively.
Furthermore, it’s worth noting that the ongoing 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike has resulted in a significant slowdown of major work across various production houses in Hollywood, especially concerning actors’ compensation. This could potentially lead to a delay in production until late 2023, making the release window even more uncertain and subject to change.
Therefore, it’s essential to remember that all information on this matter is purely speculative, and we’ll have to exercise patience until the network officially confirms these details in the near future!