<a href="https://www.shefinds.com/collections/subscribers-react-after-reports-reveal-netflix-viewership-is-down-following-password-crackdown-and-price-increases-made-worse-by-constant-price-hikes-and-ads/” rel=”nofollow noopener” target=”_blank”>Netflix subscribers are saying goodbye to another beloved series, and they’re not exactly happy about it.
Sweet Magnolias, the feel-good romantic drama that has kept viewers coming back for years, is officially coming to an end after five seasons. The news has disappointed longtime fans who aren’t ready to leave the fictional town of Serenity behind, especially after getting so invested in the characters and their lives. Read more about the news below.
‘Sweet Magnolias’ Is Ending After Five Seasons On Netflix
Based on Sherryl Woods’ novels, Sweet Magnolias follows three lifelong best friends, Maddie, Dana Sue, and Helen, as they navigate love, family drama, careers, and plenty of small-town gossip in Serenity, South Carolina. The series premiered on Netflix in May 2020 and ran for five seasons, with its final season arriving in June 2026.
Unfortunately, there won’t be a sixth season. Netflix has decided not to renew the series, bringing the story to a close after 50 episodes. The show’s writers also confirmed the news in a heartfelt social media post, saying thatSweet Magnolias is now complete. While the fifth season offered viewers some closure, plenty of fans were still hoping for more.
“While the storylines between TV and books never match exactly, they do get their happily-ever-after in the books,” wrote Woods on Instagram.
Netflix Subscribers Are Upset About The Series Ending
Naturally, fans aren’t thrilled about having to say goodbye to the Magnolias.
After news of the cancellation spread, viewers took to social media to share their disappointment, with many questioning why Netflix keeps ending shows they’ve grown attached to. Others said they weren’t ready for their time in ‘Serenity’ to be over.
“Not even a movie to wrap it up?” asked a fan on X. “All to push a new show that will probably flop.”
“We need one more season or a movie to close out the stories!” echoed another.
One user wrote that the show “deserved a proper ending,” as another added, “Boo! Best show!”
A fan wrote that they were “devastated,” and another pleaded with the streaming service, “Please give us the proper closure we deserve!”
