Fans are anxiously awaiting news about season 6 of Sweet Magnolias — but not every cast member will return if the show is renewed.
Sweet Magnolias, which premiered in 2020, is based on Sherryl Woods’ novels about three women who have been best friends since childhood as they navigate their romantic lives, careers and family.
Before season 5 premiered in June 2026, Us Weekly broke the news that Carson Rowland wouldn’t reprise his role as Ty. Showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson exclusively told Us that the actor made the “decision” to sit out.
“In his leaving, we wanted to make the best of the situation,” she shared. “And look at what happens when people leave the people they love to chase a dream.”
Anderson later told Deadline that the door is open for a return.
“We’ll have to wait and see, won’t we?” Anderson teased about how the writers wanted to “give that story emotional weight, stakes, consequences” for Annie (Anneliese Judge). “To just pretend that nobody thinks about him, nobody asks about him, and that he’s not thinking about them would have been insincere, I believe.”
Anderson added: “He’s still out there trying to figure out what happens next, she’s still in Serenity trying to figure out what happens next. And again, open doors we hope will lead to new information, different resolutions. Love isn’t cut and dry. You don’t just wake up one morning and say, I don’t love this person anymore, and move on. It takes time.”
Only time will tell if Rowland returned to Sweet Magnolias for season 6 — but what about the rest of the cast? Keep scrolling to see which characters are coming back — and which aren’t:
JoAnna Garcia Swisher
Sweet Magnolias wouldn’t exist without Maddie so Swisher would be front and center if the show would be renewed.
Brooke Elliott
Dana Sue’s story will be integral to season 6 of Sweet Magnolias.
Heather Headley
Coming off a major milestone, Helen’s next chapter with Eric would be the focus moving forward.
Logan Allen
Kyle’s (Allen) story will continue if season 6 returns to Netflix.
Anneliese Judge
Annie’s story took a turn after Ty didn’t return. Season 6 would continue to explore her personal life and her future amid preparations for college.
Carson Rowland
Ty didn’t return for season 5 due to a request from Rowland and it isn’t clear if he would reprise the role.
Justin Bruening
Maddie and Cal’s marriage — and Cal’s professional life — is expected to be at the center of the show if it returns.
Jamie Lynn Spears
Season 5 explored more of Noreen’s life so she is returning if the show is picked up.
Dion Johnstone
Anderson’s presence as the beloved Eric is expected in season 6.
Brandon Quinn
Ronnie will likely return after the shakeup in his marriage to Dana Sue.
Chris Medlin
If Medlin isn’t brought back to Serenity as Isaac, viewers would likely riot so chances are he will be in season 6.
Aidan Merwarth
After his connection with Annie, Merwarth’s character, Noah, is expected to return.
Austin Woods
Woods a.k.a newcomer Blake has to come back to complete the love triangle.
