Every now and then, TV fanatics need to take a break from stressful, high-stakes dramas like Succession and The Bear, and escape into a small town where any problem can be solved with the help of a community text chain and a good margarita. Netflix's Sweet Magnolias is the ultimate comfort binge, as it provides lots of low-stakes drama and comfy conversations (though at points the platitude-laded dialogue can get a bit saccharine). However, the series is the perfect fit for anyone looking to follow lifelong besties Maddie (Joanna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliot), and Helen (Heather Headley), as they live and love in the lovely town of Serenity, South Carolina.
Season 3 of the comfort watch is returning after several major cliffhangers at the end of season 2, including Erik's surprise proposal and a brawl that landed Maddie's boyfriend Cal (Justin Bruening) behind bars. In the new 10-episode installment, each of the trio's relationships and their friendship itself is tested, as they also continue to get ensnared in local politics. (And don't worry, the teen cast has plenty to do as well.) Read on for our breakdown of how the season ends, and how the finale sets up a possible season 4.
