The Sweet Magnolias have made it through marriage, infidelity, divorce, career changes, and unexpected death — so it should be no surprise that the three lifelong best friends from Serenity, South Carolina, won’t let a little interstate job relocation get in the way of margarita night when they return for Season 5. 

That’s right — Sweet Magnolias Season 5 is officially headed to Netflix, and that means Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), and Helen (Heather Headley) will continue to juggle relationships, family, and careers in their charming hometown — and beyond. Like, if one of them lands a high-powered publishing job based in New York City, for example. 

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“We are thrilled to let the Magnolias take Manhattan,” showrunner and executive producer Sheryl J. Anderson tells Tudum. “Not only is this adventure huge fun, it’s also an opportunity to explore the facets of their relationships in a new context. While it’s crucial to have true friends in day-to-day life, it’s priceless to have them supporting you when you leap out of your comfort zone.”

There’s even better news: production on Sweet Magnolias Season 5 is well underway in Atlanta and New York City, with several new faces joining our favorite best friends in Serenity and beyond. 

Watch the video above to see Garcia Swisher, Elliott, and Headley tease what filming the new season has been like. Read on to find out who’s joining the cast, which of the Magnolias are directing episodes, and what else you can expect from the new season.

Who’s joining the cast of Sweet Magnolias Season 5?

Jamie-Lynn Sigler

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Jamie-Lynn Sigler plays Nell Winters, a prominent writer Maddie befriends in New York, while Janice Wesley joins as Miss Eustice, a town matron of Serenity.

Courtney Grace

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John Gabriel Rodriquez

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Courtney Grace plays Courtney Sinclair, Ronnie’s new, hard-charging business partner, and John Gabriel Rodriquez plays Clark Bellson, a rival business owner in Serenity who complicates life for the Magnolias.

Iman Benson

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Aidan Merwarth plays Noah Wharton, the Whartons’ grandson, and Austin Woods plays Blake Monaghan, both of whom complicate life for the Mini Magnolias. Iman Benson plays Jessica Whitley, Erik’s niece, who brings unexpected news to Erik and Helen.

What else is new in Sweet Magnolias Season 5?

Season 5 will consist of 10 episodes. Elliott is making her directing debut on the fourth episode of the season, while Garcia Swisher is taking the helm on episodes 5 and 6.

Dan Paulson (Chesapeake Shores), whose Daniel L. Paulson Productions is producing, also returns as an executive producer. Matt Drake (Chesapeake Shores) will serve as an executive producer. Norman Buckley serves as co-executive producer. The long-running show is based on the popular series of novels published by MIRA Books, an imprint of Harlequin, by New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods, who also serves as an executive producer on the series.

When does Sweet Magnolias Season 5 premiere? 

What’s the hurry? The episodes are still being filmed — but stay tuned to Tudum to find out the latest Sweet Magnolias updates including when the show will return.