JoAnna Garcia Swisher looks back on the challenges Maddie faces in season 2 of Sweet Magnolias.
Sweet Magnoliasthrows a lot Maddie Townsend’s (JoAnna Garcia Swisher) way in season 2.
While season 1 chronicled Maddie’s divorce from Bill, season 2 explores the next stage of her life.
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Now the real work begins."
“Even just being a mother and putting myself in Maddie’s shoes.
The closing of the vast chasm between the two women is a refreshing storyline to see.
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“I felt very strongly that they needed to find some way back to each other.
“It’s an important story to tell.
Finding that grace and a way to forgive can be life-changing for everyone involved.”
A surprising added test for Maddie comes Cal’s anger issues.
The work she does leads to Serenity needing a new mayoral candidate.
Maddie is going into a potential third season a very different woman than whenSweet Magnoliasbegan.
“She is more present and a lot more brave,” Garcia Swisher explains.
Given where season 2 leaves her, she’ll need all strength she can muster.
Sweet Magnoliasseason 2 is currently streaming on Netflix.
