On August 7, 2025, Sullivan’s Crossing, the beloved romantic drama, officially began filming its fourth season in Halifax, Nova Scotia, thrilling fans eager for more of Maggie Sullivan’s story. However, the excitement, reported by hollywoodnorthbuzz.com, comes with a brutal catch: the 10-episode season won’t premiere on The CW until 2026, leaving viewers facing a year-long wait. This delay has sparked mixed reactions on X, with fans both celebrating the renewal and lamenting the prolonged anticipation.
The series, adapted from Robyn Carr’s novels, follows neurosurgeon Maggie Sullivan (Morgan Kohan) as she returns to her rural Nova Scotia hometown, reconnecting with her estranged father, Sully (Scott Patterson), and finding romance with Cal Jones (Chad Michael Murray). Season 3’s cliffhanger, introducing Liam (Marcus Rosner) as Maggie’s secret husband, set the stage for intense drama, per thecinemaholic.com. Filming, which runs until November 25, 2025, will explore this bombshell, alongside Sully’s trip to Ireland and Maggie’s plan to open a Timberlake clinic, according to netfilming.com.
The catch—confirmed by ew.com as a 2026 release—stems from production schedules and The CW’s programming strategy. Despite the show’s success, boosted by its Netflix streaming surge with 22.1 million hours viewed in July 2025, per hollywoodnorthbuzz.com, the delay has frustrated fans. X posts reflect the sentiment, with @SullivansFan tweeting, “A whole year? That’s cruel!” while @MaggieCal4ever wrote, “Worth the wait for this cast!” The returning ensemble, including Kohan, Murray, Patterson, Tom Jackson, and Andrea Menard, ensures continuity, with Rosner’s Liam expected to shake up dynamics, per newsbytesapp.com.
Showrunner Roma Roth teased “push and pull” in relationships, hinting at Maggie and Cal’s challenges, per Collider. The Halifax shoot, capturing Nova Scotia’s scenic charm, will maintain the show’s cozy yet dramatic vibe, as noted by msn.com. However, the delay has sparked concerns about maintaining momentum, especially after Season 3’s 3 million Netflix views in its first week, per hollywoodnorthbuzz.com. Fans fear losing the show’s newfound audience, with one X user posting, “CW better not fumble this hit!”
As Sullivan’s Crossing films its fourth season, the wait tests fans’ patience, but the promise of deeper drama and familiar faces keeps hope alive. The catch may sting, but Maggie’s journey continues to captivate, ensuring a 2026 return worth waiting for.