When Is Sullivan’s Crossing Returning? Fans Eagerly Await Season 4 on The CW and Netflix After Shocking Cliffhanger

After an emotional finale that left hearts racing and questions unanswered, Sullivan’s Crossing fans are counting the days until the beloved Canadian romantic drama returns. The good news? Season 4 is officially in the works — though viewers will have to wait a little longer before heading back to Nova Scotia’s most dramatic small town.

Renewal Confirmed — and the Wait Begins

In July 2025, Sullivan’s Crossing was renewed for a fourth season consisting of ten episodes. Production has already begun in picturesque Nova Scotia, with the next installment expected to hit screens sometime in 2026.

As with earlier seasons, Sullivan’s Crossing will first premiere on CTV in Canada, followed by its U.S. release on The CW later in the year. Netflix will again serve as the global streaming home, debuting the season several months after its televised run — a pattern that helped the show explode in popularity in 2024.

“There’s never a dull moment at Sullivan’s Crossing,” teased showrunner Roma Roth. “A romance drama needs tension — and we’re going to have a pretty big shoe drop that plays out next season.”

From Quiet Beginnings to a Global Hit

Based on the best-selling novels by Robyn Carr (who also inspired Netflix’s Virgin River), Sullivan’s Crossing follows Maggie Sullivan (Morgan Kohan), a brilliant neurosurgeon whose career implodes after legal trouble. Seeking redemption, she returns to her rustic hometown in rural Nova Scotia, where she reconnects with her estranged father Sully (Scott Patterson) and begins to rediscover herself.

The series quickly built a devoted fan base for its mix of sweeping coastal scenery, heartfelt storytelling, and simmering romance between Maggie and the rugged yet gentle Cal Jones (Chad Michael Murray). When Netflix licensed the series in 2024, Sullivan’s Crossing soared into the platform’s Top 10 in both the U.S. and Canada, cementing its place as one of TV’s most comforting small-town dramas.

Season 3’s Emotional Ride

Season 3 of Sullivan’s Crossing was an emotional whirlwind for Maggie and Cal. After enduring loss, heartbreak, and career uncertainty, Maggie finally seemed to find balance — embracing her role in the community and deciding to pursue medical licensing in Canada so she could open her own practice close to home.

Her father, Sully, meanwhile, was still recovering physically and emotionally from the devastating fire that nearly killed him in Season 2. His slow healing and reconciliation with Maggie provided some of the show’s most touching scenes.

Elsewhere, Edna (Andrea Menard) faced her own life-threatening battle: a brain tumor that was destroying her vision. In one of the season’s most gripping moments, Edna insisted Maggie perform the risky surgery herself — a gamble that paid off and restored Edna’s sight, while reaffirming Maggie’s confidence as a surgeon.

Just as happiness returned to the Crossing, a bombshell dropped. Maggie’s former “summer fling” Liam ( Marcus Rosner ) arrived unannounced — revealing that he and Maggie were still legally married.

The revelation shocked viewers and shattered the calm between Maggie and Cal. Fans flooded social media in disbelief, calling it one of the “wildest finales yet.”

“They were finally happy,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Then that twist hit — I gasped out loud!”

What’s Next in Season 4?

While plot details remain under wraps, Roma Roth and her creative team have hinted that Season 4 will pick up immediately after Liam’s arrival, exploring the emotional fallout of Maggie’s secret marriage and the strain it places on her new life with Cal.

“A romance drama lives and dies by its push-and-pull,” Roth said in an interview with Collider. “We want our characters to grow through conflict — and this next chapter will test everyone’s limits.”

Meanwhile, Sully is expected to embark on a new adventure of his own after leaving town with his girlfriend in the finale. Long-time residents Frank (Tom Jackson) and Edna are considering retirement from their roles as the town’s heart and soul, while younger couple Lola (Amalia Williamson) and Jacob (Joel Oulette) face the challenges of a long-distance relationship.

Elsewhere, Sydney (Lindura) and Rafe (Dakota Taylor) continue to wrestle with their differing views on marriage, adding another layer of romance-versus-reality tension to the ensemble cast.

A Small-Town Drama with Big Heart

Since its debut, Sullivan’s Crossing has drawn comparisons to Virgin River and Hart of Dixie for its mix of family drama, medical challenges, and heart-tugging romance. Its Nova Scotian backdrop — with sweeping coastlines, forests, and rustic cabins — has become a character in itself, symbolizing both escape and renewal.

Morgan Kohan, whose grounded performance anchors the series, says she’s excited to continue exploring Maggie’s evolution.

“Maggie’s finally found where she belongs,” Kohan said recently. “But the past always finds a way to follow you — that’s what makes this story so human.”

When to Expect Season 4

Fans shouldn’t expect to return to Sullivan’s Crossing until mid-to-late 2026. CTV and The CW will likely air the season first, followed by its Netflix release later in the year.

While the wait may be long, viewers can rewatch all three seasons now streaming on Netflix — and prepare for the next chapter of love, heartbreak, and redemption in Nova Scotia’s most beloved small town.

As Roth teased: “We’ve got big emotions, big twists, and one ending that will leave fans speechless. Trust me — the best is yet to come.”