‘Candy Magnolias’ Season 2: Netflix Launch Date & What We Know So Far

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Candy Magnolias might be one of many best-hidden gems added to Netflix in 2020 and was swiftly renewed for season two in late Summer time 2020 however when can we count on it to start out filming and the second season to launch on Netflix? Who’s going to return for Candy Magnolias season two? Let’s check out what we all know up to now. 

The collection comes from Sheryl J. Anderson who is principally recognized for her work on Charmed and Ties that Bind. The story is in regards to the bond between three girls as all of them face their very own distinctive challenges. The collection was first introduced again in 2018 and finally released on Netflix on Could 19th, 2020.

So let’s now flip our consideration in direction of a possible second season of Candy Magnolias.


Has Candy Magnolias been renewed for a second season?

Official renewal standing: Formally renewed (final up to date: 07/27/2020)

The closest we got here to a renewal till July 2020 was a GIF posted by the showrunner indicating she’s exhausting at work writing the following season.

Nevertheless, on July 23rd, 2020 Netflix formally introduced the collection would, in reality, return for a second season.

On the renewal, Sheryl Anderson stated the next:

“I’m thrilled and excited to come back again with a forged and a crew that I like a lot. It’s such a valentine to everyone who labored so exhausting to make Serenity such a ravishing place. JoAnna, Brooke, and Heather and I had been leaping up and down whereas texting one another, and we sit up for doing that over Zoom too.”

How has Candy Magnolias carried out on Netflix?

The excellent news is that there’s loads of proof that the present is performing nicely, significantly in the US.

In whole, the collection spent 33 days within the high US TV chart peaking at primary. Over in the UK, the collection additionally carried out nicely with 13 days within the high 10 TV chart.

As of November 17th, the present, in accordance with the highest 10s, ranks at 99 in the most well-liked reveals of 2020.


What to anticipate from Candy Magnolias season two

Followers have a number of questions going into season 2, particularly after the dramatic method season one got here to a detailed, significantly within the final 10 minutes.

The large cliffhanger on the finish of season 1one is the result of the struggle from the after-prom occasion. It led to a automotive crash and Kyle is at present unconscious. Nevertheless, it’s by no means revealed who the passenger within the automotive is in order that’s the main query main into season two.

Elsewhere, Maddie is already strained by the truth that her ex-partner has prompt they provide their relationship one other shot whereas utilizing her children as a great cause to provide it a go.

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Helen simply cut up from her on-and-off-again boyfriend, so it’ll be fascinating to see what occurs there particularly since she’s determined for a kid.

Lastly, Dana has her personal issues making an attempt to maintain her enterprise afloat and is now confronted with the very fact she could have an estranged son working in her kitchen.

As it’s possible you’ll know, the present is definitely primarily based on a novel collection that spanned 11 books in whole. These embody:

  • Stealing House (2007)
  • A Slice of Heaven (2007)
  • Feels Like Household (2007)
  • Welcome to Serenity (2008)
  • House in Carolina (2010)
  • Candy Tea at Dawn (2010)
  • Honeysuckle Summer time (2010)
  • Midnight Guarantees (2012)
  • Catching Fireflies (2012)
  • The place Azaleas Bloom (2012)
  • Swan Level (July 29, 2014)

So there’s a lot extra supply materials to cowl from Sheryll Woods however how precisely the Netflix collection retains with the unique supply materials stays to be seen.

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Forged for Candy Magnolias season two

Thus far, IMDb confirms the return of 4 of the celebrities together with:

  • Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue Sullivan
  • JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie Townsend
  • Heather Headley as Helen Decatur
  • Carson Rowland as Tyler ‘Ty’ Townsend

We suspect this record will develop with nearly all of the primary forged to return.


When will Candy Magnolias season two be on Netflix?

Due to the pandemic, it wasn’t initially clear when manufacturing was going to start out and Sheryll Woods, who wrote the books, said that manufacturing was at present eyeing to start out in 2021.

In February 2021, we realized that Netflix at present plans for manufacturing to start in Spring 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Based mostly on this, we may see season two squeak onto Netflix by the tip of 2021 assuming all goes nicely however we’ll hold this put up up to date as and once we study extra.

Sheryll Woods has stated that the writing employees is conscious of how determined persons are for season 2 saying:  “Please know we’re pouring our hearts into all of the solutions and the brand new questions which might be on the middle of Season 2”. Sheryll later added that she didn’t know when precisely season two would hit, saying: “That’s exhausting to reply as a result of we’re nonetheless making an attempt to determine any precautions that have to be taken and the way that can affect the tempo of manufacturing,” including “There are a number of unknowns.”

In an interview with Texas Actual Meals discussing the show and the way it portrays meals, collection director Norma Buckley (who appeared on this podcast shortly earlier than the collection had been renewed) stated he was employed in March 2019, they began prepping in June 2019, completed filming in October, and completed the collection simply as lockdown began in March 2020. Though we don’t suspect the present to observe this precisely one yr schedule given the circumstances, it offers a great indication as to how lengthy it takes.

Whereas we’re ready although, the forged did have a giant reunion on Zoom all through the lockdown. Put aside a while, although, because the reunion is over three hours lengthy!


What to look at on Netflix within the meantime

Experiencing Candy Magnolias withdrawal signs? Take a look at our big list of similar titles on Netflix to Sweet Magnolias.

Virgin River is the perfect comparability we’ve. It’s a feel-good Netflix present that dropped onto Netflix with out a lot fanfare and is fortunately getting a second season this summer. Lots of people are evaluating the present to Gilmore Ladies which is unquestionably value a glance and Hart of Dixie (though that collection is leaving Netflix US in December 2020) is one other wonderful collection with loads of similarities.

Now we’ll depart you with a couple of followers we’ve discovered on-line additionally yearning for a second season.

Do you need to see Candy Magnolias come again for season two at Netflix? Tell us down within the feedback. As well as, hold this web page bookmarked as we’ll be updating as and once we hear of snippets of stories concerning the longer term.