’Sweet Magnolias’: Breaking Down That Shocking Season 5 Split

Not all of the Magnolias had a happy ending on Season 5 of Netflix’s Sweet Magnolias. While the three leading ladies, Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Helen (Heather Headley), and Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), began the season in committed relationships, one love story fell apart by the Episode 10 finale. Warning: Spoilers for Season 5 of Sweet Magnolias ahead.

The shocking split came after a major tragedy took a toll on the couple, along with communication issues that had already been threatening to tear them apart.