I’m not surprised that Sweet Magnolias is so popular because fans have been waiting for new episodes of the feel-good series for quite some time. However, I *am* surprised that it was dethroned by two lesser-known titles: Surviving Black Hawk Down (#1) and The Åre Murders (#2).

One of Netflix’s biggest sleeper hits is Sweet Magnolias, the drama that has just aired its fourth season as of last week, and it took up the #1 spot on the top 10 list for a while. Now, it’s been dethroned by not one but two shows, one that’s expected, one that isn’t.

Fans are quickly binging Season 4 of Sweet Magnolias after waiting nearly two years for new episodes of the beloved Netflix series. The new episodes picked up a year after Dana Sue ( Brooke Elliott) and Ronnie ( Brandon Quinn) renewed their vows at the end of Season 3.

If “Sweet Magnolias” fans are lucky enough to see a fifth season of the series, the next installment of episodes would likely explore Maddie’s new life in New York City (if she actually does decide to move forward with the new job). Wedding bells would likely be in the air for Helen and Erik, making that a focal point of a potential next season.

Netflix's beloved series "Sweet Magnolias" is back with another season. Here's what to know about Season 4, including when to tune in and what to expect.

If the show were to be renewed for another season, it's likely we could see it as early as next year. The third season of Sweet Magnolias was released in July 2023, just a year and a half after season two's release in February 2022.

Season 4 of Sweet Magnolias just dropped and the popular Netflix series just got a whole lot gayer! Not to be confused with Steel Magnolias, the soapy romantic drama just dropped its latest season last week (and is currently #1 on the streamer’s TV charts!