Candy Magnolias – Image: Netflix
Candy Magnolias might be one of many best-hidden gems added to Netflix in 2020 and was swiftly renewed for season 2 in late Summer time 2020 however when can we count on it to start out filming and launch Netflix? Who’s going to return for Candy Magnolias season 2? Let’s check out what we all know thus far.
The sequence comes from Sheryl J. Anderson who is principally recognized for her work on Charmed and Ties that Bind. The story is concerning the bond between three ladies as all of them face their very own distinctive challenges. The sequence was first introduced again in 2018 and finally released on Netflix on Might 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.
Nonetheless, on July 23rd, 2020 Netflix formally introduced the sequence would, in actual fact, return for a second season.
#SweetMagnolias has been renewed for a second season! pic.twitter.com/QJUj7Y4Iup
— Netflix Queue (@netflixqueue) July 23, 2020
On the renewal, Sheryl Anderson stated the next:
“I’m thrilled and excited to return again with a forged and a crew that I like a lot. It’s such a valentine to all people who labored so exhausting to make Serenity such a fantastic place. JoAnna, Brooke, and Heather and I have 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 properly, notably in the USA.
In whole, the sequence spent 33 days within the prime US TV chart peaking at primary. Over in the UK, the sequence additionally carried out properly with 13 days within the prime 10 TV chart.
As of November 17th, the present, in keeping with the highest 10s, ranks at 99 in the most well-liked reveals of 2020.
What to anticipate from Candy Magnolias season 2
Followers have a whole lot of questions going into season 2, particularly after the dramatic manner season one got here to an in depth, notably within the final 10 minutes.
The massive cliffhanger on the finish of season 1one is the end result of the battle from the after-prom occasion. It led to a automotive crash and Kyle is presently unconscious. Nonetheless, it’s by no means revealed who the passenger within the automotive is in order that’s the foremost query main into season 2.
Elsewhere, Maddie is already strained by the truth that her ex-partner has steered they offer their relationship one other shot whereas utilizing her children as cause to offer it a go.
Image: Netflix
Helen simply break up from her on and off once more 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 attempting to maintain her enterprise afloat and is now confronted with the actual fact she could have an estranged son working in her kitchen.
As chances are you’ll know, the present is definitely primarily based on a novel sequence that spanned 11 books in whole. These embrace:
- Stealing Residence (2007)
- A Slice of Heaven (2007)
- Feels Like Household (2007)
- Welcome to Serenity (2008)
- Residence 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 sequence retains with the unique supply materials stays to be seen.
Forged for Candy Magnolias season 2
Thus far, IMDb confirms the return of 4 of the celebs 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 checklist will develop with nearly all of the primary forged to return.
When will Candy Magnolias season 2 be on Netflix?
We’re undecided when the sequence will get underway with season 2 filming however we do know that it’ll proceed in Covington, Georgia.
Sheryll Woods, who wrote the books, has acknowledged that manufacturing is presently eyeing to start out in 2021.
Sure, we’re so enthusiastic about bringing you all season 2 of #SweetMagnolias Retaining our fingers crossed that NOTHING will hold us from entering into manufacturing in Georgia in 2021. Keep tuned. https://t.co/ULifQEEUZC
— Sherryl Woods (@sherryl703) October 30, 2020
Based mostly on this, we might see season 2 squeak onto Netflix by the top of 2021 assuming all goes properly however we’ll hold this submit up to date as and once we study extra.
Sheryll Woods has stated that the writing workers 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 can be on the middle of Season 2”. Sheryll later added that she didn’t know when precisely season 2 would hit saying: “That’s exhausting to reply as a result of we’re nonetheless attempting to determine any precautions that must be taken and the way that can affect the tempo of manufacturing,” including “There are a whole lot of unknowns.”
In an interview with Texas Actual Meals discussing the show and the way it portrays meals, sequence director Norma Buckley (who appeared on this podcast shortly earlier than the sequence had been renewed) stated he was employed in March 2019, they began prepping in June 2019, completed filming in October, and completed the sequence 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 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? Try our big list of similar titles on Netflix to Sweet Magnolias.
Virgin River is one of the best comparability we have now. 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 Women which is unquestionably price a glance and Hart of Dixie (though that sequence is leaving Netflix US in December 2020) is one other glorious sequence with loads of similarities.
Now we’ll depart you with a couple of followers we’ve discovered on-line additionally longing for a second season.
There higher be a season two of #SweetMagnolias
— Dizzy (@Allie_guard06) May 19, 2020
bitch i simply completed candy magnolias and the final 5 minutes pic.twitter.com/8pnQuloDL4
— megan. (@danymissandei) May 20, 2020
There’s a brand new present known as Candy Magnolias on Netflix and I’m already OBSESSED. I completely adooooore small city reveals and this one offers me Gilmore Woman vibes with extra various characters. #SweetMagnolias pic.twitter.com/8LVb7nZEgg
— Doodooette (@HoodaJarjari) May 19, 2020
Do you wish to see Candy Magnolias come again for season 2 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 reports concerning the long run.