The idyllic campground of Sullivan’s Crossing is back for its third season, but don’t let the scenic Nova Scotia backdrop fool you—peace is nowhere to be found. Premiering on April 27, 2025, on CTV in Canada and May 7, 2025, on The CW in the U.S., Season 3 of the romantic drama, based on Robyn Carr’s bestselling novels, dives deeper into the emotional turmoil of Maggie Sullivan (Morgan Kohan), Cal Jones (Chad Michael Murray), and Harry “Sully” Sullivan (Scott Patterson). With new characters stirring the pot, old regrets resurfacing, and a jaw-dropping twist that could upend the town of Timberlake, this season is being hailed as a reckoning for the Sullivan family and their tight-knit community. Here’s everything you need to know about the explosive return of Sullivan’s Crossing.

Maggie’s Heart-Wrenching Choice

At the heart of Season 3 is Maggie Sullivan, the neurosurgeon whose return to her hometown in Season 1 upended her carefully planned Boston life. After the devastating diner fire in Season 2, which left Sully’s fate hanging in the balance, Maggie is grappling with the aftermath of her miscarriage and her decision to stay in Timberlake. Season 3 forces her to confront a life-altering choice: pursue her career ambitions or fully embrace small-town life with Cal. Flashbacks reveal the emotional toll of her pregnancy loss, adding depth to her struggle. “Maggie’s journey is about finding balance,” showrunner Roma Roth told Collider. “But every choice comes with a cost”.

Her relationship with Cal, which finally solidified in Season 2, faces new strain. Cal’s past catches up with him when he visits his ailing father, Jed (Peter Outerbridge), in New York, unearthing family tensions that challenge his commitment to Maggie. A colleague’s offer of a neurosurgery leadership role in Chicago further complicates things, prompting Cal to question whether Maggie will regret staying in Timberlake. As one X user posted, “Maggie and Cal can’t catch a break! Season 3 is already stressing me out”.

Sully’s Big Secret and New Romances

Sully, the gruff-but-lovable campground owner, survived the diner fire but isn’t out of the woods yet. Season 3 reveals he’s hiding a significant secret tied to his financial struggles and the Crossing’s future. His investigation into a mysterious luxury resort project, alongside friend Frank Cranebear (Tom Jackson), pits him against powerful new neighbor Glenn Perry, threatening the community’s spirit. Sully’s emotional arc takes a surprising turn as he grows closer to Helen (Lynda Boyd), a new arrival who sparks an unexpected romance. Their trip to Ireland in the finale hints at a fresh chapter for Sully, but fans are buzzing about what he’s not telling Maggie.

New Characters and a Shocking Twist

Season 3 introduces fresh faces that shake up Timberlake. Liam (Marcus Rosner), a charismatic stranger from Maggie’s past, arrives in the finale, dropping a bombshell: he’s her husband from a “summer fling” she barely acknowledged. This cliffhanger, which left viewers reeling, sets up a potential love triangle and trust issues for Maggie and Cal in Season 4. “Liam’s entrance is lazy writing,” one critic argued on ScreenRant, while fans on X called it “the wildest twist yet”. Meanwhile, Edna Cranebear (Andrea Menard) faces a health crisis with a benign brain tumor, and Maggie’s successful surgery on her deepens their bond.

Other new dynamics include Sydney (Lindura) and Rafe’s (Dakota Taylor) rocky relationship, teetering on the edge of a breakup over marriage disagreements, and a budding connection between Lola (Amalia Williamson) and Jacob. The community rallies around Rob’s (Reid Price) new restaurant opening, but the season’s emotional stakes—grief, regret, and redemption—keep the drama front and center.

Why Season 3 Is a Must-Watch

With a 10-episode run, Sullivan’s Crossing Season 3 blends heartwarming small-town vibes with soap-opera melodrama, earning a 60% Rotten Tomatoes score for its emotional depth. The show’s exploration of family, love, and second chances resonates, while its cliffhangers ensure you’ll be glued to the screen. Stream it on The CW app or catch it on Netflix starting August 2025. As one fan raved on X, “Season 3 is a rollercoaster—my heart can’t take it!”. Brace for a season that’s less about closure and more about shaking Timberlake to its roots.