Sweet Magnolias is a romantic comedy-drama series created by Sheryl J. Anderson. Based on the novel series of the same name by Sherryl Woods, the Netflix series is set in South California and it follows three women who have been best friends since childhood. They try to support each other through life’s various complexities, including career, family, and love. Sweet Magnolias stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, Heather Headley, Logan Allen, Anneliese Judge, Carson Rowland, Chris Klein, Jamie Lynn Spears, Dion Johnstone, Brandon Quinn, and Chris Medlin. So, if you loved the small-town vibes, feel-good story, and lovable characters in Sweet Magnolias, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Virgin River (Netflix)

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Virgin River is a romantic comedy-drama series created by Sue Tenney. Based on the novel series of the same name by Robyn Carr, the Netflix series follows Melinda “Mel” Monroe, a young woman who moves to a remote town in North California to work as a midwife after seeing an ad. She thought that the move would bring a fresh start to her life, but when she got there, she found it hard to adjust to small-town living. Virgin River stars Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Colin Lawrence, Jenny Cooper, Lauren Hammersley, Annette O’Toole, Tim Matheson, and Benjamin Hollingsworth.

Gilmore Girls (Netflix, Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)

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Gilmore Girls is a comedy-drama series created by Amy Sherman-Palladino. The WB and later The CW series is set in a small town, and it follows mother and daughter Lorelai and Roy Gilmore, who have an unbreakable bond and are just like each other’s best friends. Gilmore Girls stars Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Keiko Agena, Yanic Truesdale, Scott Patterson, Kelly Bishop, and Edward Herrmann.

Ginny & Georgia (Netflix)

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Ginny & Georgia is a Canadian comedy-drama series created by Sarah Lampert. The Netflix series follows Ginny, a teenage girl who has spent most of her life on the run with her mother and brother, but when they move to a picturesque New England town, she tries to get her mother to stay. Ginny & Georgia stars Brianne Howey, Antonia Gentry, Diesel La Torraca, Jennifer Robertson, Felix Mallard, Scott Porter, Raymond Ablack, and Katie Douglas.

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Firefly Lane is a feel-good comedy-drama series created by Maggie Friedman. Based on the novel of the same name by Kristin Hannah, the Netflix series follows Kate Mularkey and Tallulah “Tully” Hart, two childhood best friends who go through life’s various ups and downs together. Firefly Lane stars Katherine Heigl, Sarah Chalke, Ben Lawson, Beau Garrett, Ali Skovbye, Roan Curtis, and Yael Yurman.

Hart of Dixie (Prime Video)

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Hart of Dixie is a comedy-drama series created by Leila Gerstein. The CW series follows Dr. Zoe Hart, a young woman from New York with aspirations of becoming a heart surgeon. Her life soon changes when she agrees to take over a hospital and work as a general practitioner in a small Alabama town. Hart of Dixie stars Rachel Bilson, Jaime King, Cress Williams, Wilson Bethel, Scott Porter, Tim Matheson, and Kaitlyn Black.

When Calls the Heart (Peacock & Hulu)

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When Calls the Heart is a Western romantic comedy-drama series created by Michael Landon Jr. Based on the book of the same name by Janette Oke, the Hallmark Channel series follows Elizabeth Thatcher, a young woman whose life changes when she gets assigned to teach in a small coal mining town. When Calls the Heart stars Erin Krakow, Daniel Lissing, Lori Loughlin, Martin Cummins, Jack Wagner, Pascale Hutton, Kavan Smith, and Paul Greene.

This Is Us (Netflix, Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)

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This Is Us is a family comedy-drama series created by Dan Fogelman. The NBC series follows the Pearson siblings as they go through different stages of life together while trying to get over a tragedy from their past. This Is Us stars Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz, Justin Hartley, Susan Kelechi Watson, and Chris Sullivan.

Northern Rescue (Netflix)

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Northern Rescue is a Canadian drama series created by Mark Bacci, David Cormican, and Dwayne Hill. The CBS Television series follows John West, a search and rescue commander who moves with his three children from Boston to a small town in Canada after the death of his wife. Northern Rescue stars William Baldwin, Kathleen Robertson, Michelle Nolden, Amalia Williamson, and Spencer MacPherson.

One Tree Hill (Hulu, Max & Prime Video Add-On)

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One Tree Hill is a coming-of-age teen comedy-drama series created by Mark Schwahn. The WB and later The CW series follows Lucas and Nathan, two half-brothers attending the same school. While, in the beginning, they have a tense relationship, it soon turns into a relationship filled with brotherly love and mutual respect. One Tree Hill stars Chad Michael Murray, James Lafferty, Hilarie Burton, Bethany Joy Lenz, Paul Johansson, Sophia Bush, and Barry Corbin.

Heartland (Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, Tubi, Pluto TV & Prime Video Add-On)

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Heartland is a Canadian family drama series created by Murray Shostak. Based on the book series of the same name by Lauren Booke, the CBC Television series is set in Alberta, Canada, and it follows Amy, a young girl who loses her mother in a tragic accident. Still, she continues her work of healing horses. Her life soon changed when her estranged father and sister from New York entered her life. Heartland stars Amber Marshall, Michelle Morgan, Shaun Johnston, and Chris Potter.