Overview

• Production is already underway in Covington, Georgia, and New York City, marking the first time the series has filmed beyond Serenity, South Carolina
• The travel-intensive schedule has lengthened the production timeline compared with previous seasons
• Swisher confirmed her character Maddie will not be pregnant in Season 5 despite online speculation
• As an expanded creative role, Swisher is preparing to direct two episodes of the new season
• Netflix has not yet announced a premiere date, with February 2026 the earliest likely release window