For Dana Sue Sullivan and her lifelong best friends, Maddie Townsend (JoAnna Garcia Swisher) and Helen Decatur (Heather Headley), the new season is about discovering what comes next.
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Heather Headley, Brooke Elliott, and JoAnna Garcia Swisher in the Netflix series 'Sweet Magnolias'Courtesy of Netflix
“Dana Sue is trying really hard to make that happen while also supporting everyone else’s dreams,” Elliott said. “That’s very much like the women in our lives.”
According to Elliott, Ronnie’s tendency to charge ahead without seeking advice continues to create tension.
“I find Ronnie’s journey so interesting because he still has some old habits and defense mechanisms, and it’s really time for those to drop away,” she explained. “But he uses those things as a source of pride, and that’s where there’s such a disconnect between the two of them,” putting a big strain on their marriage.
“Ronnie is trying to prove himself to other men, to his wife, and to his daughter Annie (Anneliese Judge),” she said. “He’s so headstrong that he believes everything will ultimately work out. But everyone else sees him as misguided and creating more problems.”
Those unresolved issues trace back to the couple’s reconciliation. “They didn’t fully work through everything they needed to when they got back together,” Elliott noted. “Old habits are still at play for both of them, and it’s exposing cracks in their foundation.”
“Dana Sue has missteps and triumphs, but I see all of it as a learning curve,” she said. “Her trips and falls help her learn more about respecting herself, respecting others, and understanding what she truly needs.”
In fact, Elliott believes truth and respect emerge as two of the season’s strongest themes. “I saw that throughout the season -- respect for yourself and respect for others,” she said. “Sometimes that leads you to a truth you didn’t want to see or maybe didn’t even realize was there.”
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Brandon Quinn, Anneliese Judge and Brooke Elliott in the Netflix series, 'Sweet Magnolias'Courtesy of Netflix
For Dana Sue, it marks a profound transition. “It’s about your daughter or son growing up and not being your child anymore in the way you knew them before,” Elliott said. “That’s a huge adjustment as a woman, a mother, and a person. It also affects her relationship with Ronnie.”
“Having a friend who sees your heart, understands your intentions, and has your back -- even when they may disagree with you -- is priceless,” she said. “To have people you can always rely on is life-changing.”
That unwavering support system is what makes the Sweet Magnolias trio so special. “I think that’s what Maddie, Dana Sue, and Helen are for each other,” Elliott said. "Hopefully, people have that in their own lives. And if they don’t, maybe they can experience it through watching our show.”
Brooke Elliott, JoAnna Garcia Swisher and Heather Headley in the Netflix series 'Sweet Magnolias'Courtesy of Netflix
Fortunately, the chemistry viewers see on screen extends well beyond the cameras. Elliott says she quickly developed a close friendship with Swisher and Headley, and their real-life connection strengthens their performances.
That mutual respect, she believes, is the foundation of their friendship.
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“We have such a great time shooting those scenes,” she said. “They can take five or six hours to film, so we spend a lot of time together.”
“I love those moments because they’re so fun,” Elliott said. “The girls are hilarious, and we have such a blast.”
Brooke Elliott in the Netflix series 'Sweet Magnolias'Steve Swisher/Netflix
“I love cooking,” she said with a laugh. “A friend of mine always leaves messages saying, ‘Cooking with Brooke would be the funniest show.’ ” Her approach is less about precision and more about creativity. “I like to play and experiment,” she said. “I enjoy the creativity of it.”
“I hope they come back for the sense of community,” she said. “At times, people can feel really lonely, and I hope they feel like they’re part of Serenity.”
She believes audiences connect with the show because it offers both comfort and authenticity.
Brandon Quinn and Brooke Elliott in the Netflix series 'Sweet Magnolias'Photo credit: Netflix© 2023
Fans often tell her that Sweet Magnolias feels like home. “I’ve had so many people tell me, ‘I wish I could crawl into the TV and go to Serenity and be friends with Dana Sue, Maddie, and Helen,’” she said.
That sense of connection is also why Elliott hopes Netflix will renew the series for season 6. “I would love to see what happens next with these characters,” she said. “I’d love to dig deeper into all the things we leave unresolved at the end of season 5.”
Season 5 of Sweet Magnolias premieres June 11 on Netflix. Seasons 1 through 4 are currently streaming on Netflix.
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