Is Netflix’s Sweet Magnolias Kid Friendly? Parents Guide

If you’re looking for a Hallmark movie with a little more edge, then Sweet Magnolias on Netflix is for you. However, is Sweet Magnolias kid friendly? Sweet Magnolias is rated TV-14 for language and sexual content and is mostly ok for teens. Overall, it’s an enjoyable binge if you want some good ‘ol Southern drama and healthy dose of “Bless your hearts.” This Sweet Magnolias Parents Guide will tell you what parents need to know in Seasons 1 and 2.

Season 2 of Sweet Magnolias is now streaming on Netflix.

Is Sweet Magnolias Kid Friendly?

Sweet Magnolias refers to three childhood best friends – Maddie (JoAnna Garcia), Helen (Heather Headley), and Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott) who live in the small town of Serenity, South Carolina. Of course everyone knows everyone’s business, and in Season 1 Maddie is going through a painful divorce where her husband cheated on her with his nurse. And the mistress is pregnant! Yup, scandal.

So yes, this 10-episode series, is a bit more saucy than your typical Hallmark movie with curse words, more kissing, and bigger secrets, but still comes with southern charm. Maybe it’s a Hallmark Lifetime hybrid. 

Why is Sweet Magnolias Rated TV-14?

Sweet Magnolias is rated TV-14 for language and sex which means some content may not be appropriate for kids under 14.

Language

There is some language and that’s the main reason why Sweet Magnolias earned its TV-14 rating. But I’ve heard more in a Marvel movie. I counted 1 son of a b–tch, a few damns, 2 uses of a–, one bullsh–, and a hell or two. There were also several uses of g-d and Lord. 

In Season 2, there is some more of the same with some curse words like a**, damn, and bit*h.

Mature Content

There is a lot of kissing, implied sexual relations, and a scene where one character has his shirt off. There are also mature topics and conversations about adoption, underage drinking, infidelity, intimacy, and strained parent/child relationships. 

Season 2 of Sweet Magnolias has some sex scenes, but there is no nudity.

Warning: There is a miscarriage in Season 2, so that could be a trigger for some.

 

Is Sweet Magnolias Appropriate for Kids Under 14?

Sweet Magnolias does have mature content that is not appropriate for children, but I think it’s a decent show for teens. Season 2 has some deeper themes after the consequences of Season 1’s cliffhanger.

Sure some parts are slow and cliche, but I can’t call it a guilty pleasure, because I didn’t feel guilty watching it. It’s the kind of show that made me want to live in a small town and have two best friends that were there for me no matter what. 

Don’t judge me for looking up houses in South Carolina. 

Sometimes I wanted to scream at Maddie and say, “Girl, you need to calm down,” but you know she has a good heart and got the raw end of a deal, so I cut her some slack. Serenity is a town where everyone still goes to church, attends the baseball fundraiser because they’ll do anything for the children of Serenity, and the Mary Vaughns still hold a grudge for scheduling a charity event during their Sweet Sixteen parties. 

As an extra bonus, quotes from Sweet Magnolias like, “Gossip travels like grease through a goose in this town,” made me giggle. Do people talk like that in real life? I don’t know, but I like to think they do.

It’s easy to like these characters, and there are so many love triangles, I’m over here with my popcorn hollering at the screen over who they should choose. The nice guy, pick the nice guy! 

If Tiger King was your thing, then maybe Sweet Magnolias isn’t for you. But it is something I can watch with my older kids without having to repent the next day. 

Sweet Magnolias is my idea of TV comfort food. It’s a story of friendship, starting over, fighting for what you want, and coming out stronger. 

Season 2 may be a little weaker than the first, but the chemistry of these 3 friends still holds strong. 

 

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