The CW’s romantic drama Sullivan’s Crossing has quietly become one of the network’s most successful series, bolstered by its growing popularity on Netflix. With Season 3 recently wrapping up — and dropping on Netflix for global viewers — attention now turns to Season 4, which promises more small-town romance, emotional twists, and a shocking cliffhanger to resolve. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming season, including cast, release details, and plot teases.
Sullivan’s Crossing Season 4 Release Date and Channel
Season 4 of Sullivan’s Crossing will air first on The CW, before eventually landing on Netflix like previous seasons. CW president Brad Schwartz has confirmed that the network plans to leverage Netflix’s large audience to drive viewers back to its app and primetime slots.
While no official release date has been announced yet, industry estimates suggest the earliest premiere window will be May 2026, based on standard production schedules. Fans should expect more updates from The CW in early 2026 as filming progresses.
Returning Cast Members
The Season 4 cast is anchored by the show’s fan-favorite leads, with all the central players confirmed to return:
- Morgan Kohan as Maggie Sullivan
- Chad Michael Murray as California “Cal” Jones
- Scott Patterson as Harry “Sully” Sullivan
- Tom Jackson as Frank Cranebear
- Andrea Menard as Edna Cranebear
After the Season 3 cliffhanger, Marcus Rosner is also expected to play a bigger role as Liam — a character whose shocking reveal at the finale left fans reeling.
Season 3 Recap: Where Things Left Off
Season 3 focused heavily on Maggie and Cal’s deepening relationship. Maggie grieved her miscarriage from Season 2 while trying to decide if she could balance her medical career with life in Sullivan’s Crossing. By the finale, she resolved to seek Canadian licensing so she could open a practice locally, signaling her commitment to Cal and the community.
Meanwhile:
- Sully continued to recover from the devastating fire in Season 2, a storyline that emphasized family healing and vulnerability.
- Edna faced a terrifying health scare when a brain tumor threatened her life. In an emotional high point, she entrusted Maggie to perform a high-risk surgery, which ultimately succeeded.
- Jin-woo and Min-jeong’s romance culminated in a proposal, offering fans a parallel love story with a definitive payoff.
But the finale ended on a jaw-dropping twist: Liam, a man Maggie had described as a “summer fling,” returned and revealed that he and Maggie are actually married — throwing her entire future with Cal into uncertainty.
What to Expect in Season 4
Season 4 will need to unravel the fallout from Liam’s revelation. Will Maggie fight to annul the marriage, or will her past catch up with her in unexpected ways? The storyline sets up a love triangle with Cal that could define much of the season.
Other potential plotlines include:
- Maggie’s new medical practice, and the challenges of being both a small-town doctor and a partner to Cal.
- Sully’s ongoing recovery, with hints that his role as patriarch may evolve as Maggie takes more responsibility.
- Edna’s health journey, now that her vision has been preserved but her future remains uncertain.
- The Cranebears’ influence, especially as Maggie and Cal navigate what family means in Sullivan’s Crossing.
Season 4 also promises to continue the show’s signature mix of community drama and romance, drawing on the themes that made it a breakout success on both The CW and Netflix.
Fan Reactions and Growing Popularity
Sullivan’s Crossing Season 4 Picked Up by The CW
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Since its Netflix debut, Sullivan’s Crossing has reached a much wider audience, introducing international fans to the Canadian drama. Viewers have praised the show for its heartfelt storylines, chemistry between Kohan and Murray, and emotional cliffhangers. The Liam twist at the end of Season 3 has already sparked heated debates online, with fans divided between rooting for Cal or speculating about Maggie’s hidden past.
The show’s growing online fandom suggests that Season 4 could become its most-watched season yet, especially as Netflix binge-watchers flock to The CW for new episodes.
FAQs
1. When will Sullivan’s Crossing Season 4 premiere?
No official date yet, but likely around May 2026 based on production timelines.
2. Where will it air first?
On The CW, with streaming later on Netflix.
3. Who is returning to the cast?
Morgan Kohan, Chad Michael Murray, Scott Patterson, Tom Jackson, Andrea Menard, and Marcus Rosner.
4. What happened in the Season 3 finale?
Maggie saved Edna’s life, recommitted to her career in Canada, but faced a bombshell when Liam revealed he and Maggie are married.
5. Will there be new characters?
Yes, Fremantle has hinted at additional cast members, though details remain under wraps.
Final Thoughts
Sullivan’s Crossing Season 4 is shaping up to be the most dramatic installment yet. With Maggie’s love life in turmoil, new professional challenges on the horizon, and the community facing fresh obstacles, the series is poised to deliver both romance and small-town drama in spades.
Fans eager to see how Maggie and Cal’s relationship survives — or falters — will need to tune into The CW in 2026 before the new season eventually arrives on Netflix.
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