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Netflix has canceled its romantic drama "Sweet Magnolias" after five seasons, surprising fans and cast alike. Creator and showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson reacted on Instagram, reflecting on the show's run and telling fans "Sweet Magnolias will always have a place in your heart." The cast also shared an emotional joint statement thanking viewers, calling the show's story now "complete." The cancellation comes after the series built a devoted fanbase over five seasons streaming on Netflix, and outlets including Variety and Us Weekly covered reactions from both the creative team and the ensemble cast mourning the end of the fictional town of Serenity.