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Sweet Magnolias Season 4 premiered on Netflix on February 6, 2025. The Netflix drama that debuted in 2020 is based on Sherryl Wood's book series.
The plot features the story of three friends Maddie Townsend, Dana Sue Sullivan, and Helen Decatur based on the small town of Serenity, South Carolina. The series is based on the theme of female friendships, love, resilience, and the challenges that the three women face in their lives. The plot features Joanna Garcia as Maddie who plays the role of a divorced mother, Heather Headley as Helen a lawyer with a complicated love life and Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue a chef managing her professional and personal life.
If you have finished binge-watching all the seasons of Sweet Magnolias and you are craving some feel-good series, here's a list of five shows that will give you similar vibes.
5 shows you shouldn't miss if you love Sweet Magnolias
1) Gilmore Girls
Created by Amy Sherman Palladino, the American comedy-drama debuted in 2000 and since then gathered steady reviews. A part of Time magazine's Top 100 greatest television show of all time, Gilmore Girls was considered a classic cult during the 2000s.
Gilmore Girls is a must-watch for those who enjoy dramas based on family, friendship, and community. Set in the town of Stars Hollow, the story delves into the life of Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham) and her daughter Rory (Alexis Bledel) as they explore the ups and downs of life. Much like Sweet Magnolias, both shows feature independent female characters who support each other and offer emotional warmth to each other.
Even though the show went off air in 2007 however all the seasons and episodes are available on Netflix.
2. This is Us
This is Us is a family drama that originally aired on NBC from September 2016 to May 2022. Created by Dan Fogelman, the plot deals with multiple timelines of the Pearson family and the siblings Kate (Chrissy Metz) Kevin (Justin Harley) Randall (Sterling K. Brown), and their parents Rebecca (Mandy Moore) and Jack (Milo Ventimiglia)
The show focuses on timelines ranging from the 1970s and the 2020s and highlights the events in their lives ranging from school days to marriage to parenthood. The series won several awards including Primetime Emmy Awards.
Much similar to Sweet Magnolias, both series delve into relationships, family dynamics, and multi-generational plotlines. While the timeline for This is Us might be a bit confusing both the shows explore the character-driven plotline and emphasize the themes of friendships and community. Catch all the seasons and episodes of This is Us on Netflix, Hulu, and Fubo TV.
3) Workin' Moms
Workin' Moms is a Canadian comedy-drama show that debuted in 2017. The plot revolves around the life of four women Kate, Anne, Frankie, and Jenny who sort their life through challenges ranging from motherhood, work, and personal life. The series explores real-life situations faced by women such as returning to work after childbirth, managing friendships, and dealing with family.
Similar to Sweet Magnolias, this show also focuses on supportive female friendships and struggles of motherhood, career, and love life. While Workin Moms gives a comedic twist to the struggles, Sweet Magnolias explores the emotional depth of the characters. Catch all the seven seasons of the sitcom Workin' Moms on Netflix.
4) Good Girls
Good Girls is an American crime comedy-drama series that delves into the life of three suburban mothers Bethy Boland (Christina Hendricks), Ruby Hill (Retta), and Annie Marks (Mae Whitman) whose lives turn upside down when they rob a grocery store to solve their financial issues. As they continue with their money laundering and criminal dealings they find it difficult to balance their personal lives. Their life becomes complicated as situations arise which test their relationships and friendships,
Like Sweet Magnolias, the series explores personal struggles and female friendships and the limits to which women go for their families. Though Good Girls takes a thrilling and darker approach both the shows portray women supporting women during difficult times. Catch all the four seasons of Good Girls on Netflix.
5) Hart of Dixie
Hart of Dixie follows the story of Dr. Zoe Hart (Rachel Bilson) a young doctor from New York City who moves to the town of Bluebell in Alabama after she dreams of securing a fellowship crash.
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In the picturesque town, Zoe navigates her life, career, and relationships while forming a close bond with the residents. Similar to Sweet Magnolias the show features strong female lead, self-discovery, and love life. The essence of small towns is also prevalent in both shows. Catch all the episodes of Hart of Dixie on Hulu and Amazon Prime Video.
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