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🌟 What’s Sullivan’s Crossing?
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A Canadian romantic drama based on Robyn Carr (same author behind Virgin River) Rotten Tomatoes+15TechRadar+15SoapCentral+15
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Follows Maggie Sullivan (Morgan Kohan), a neurosurgeon whose life unravels in Boston, forcing her to return to her small-town roots in Nova Scotia to reconnect with her father Sully (Scott Patterson) TechnoSports Media Group+15EW.com+15People.com+15.
📺 Netflix Premiere & Seasons
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Seasons 1 and 2 dropped on July 8, 2025 in the U.S., immediately climbing the Netflix Top 10 (reaching #2) People.com+6Tom’s Guide+6What’s on Netflix+6.
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Season 3 has aired in Canada and on The CW; Netflix is expected to stream it in August 2025 Tom’s Guide+10Decider+10People.com+10.
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The series is officially renewed for Season 4 (filming slated for 2026) TechnoSports Media Group+1Decider+1.
👍 Why Give it a Go?
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📚 Creator Roma Roth (EP on Virgin River) and Carr’s shared author background deliver that same cozy small-town vibe with deeper character arcs Reddit+14TechRadar+14Paste Magazine+14.
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Strong critical and audience support: Rotten Tomatoes shows 84% audience approval, even mixed by critics at 60% What’s on Netflix+3Tom’s Guide+3Reddit+3.
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Presenter Chad Michael Murray and Scott Patterson reunite—think Gilmore Girls vibes with emotional Canadian scenery Daily Express US+14EW.com+14Decider+14.
💬 What Viewers Are Saying
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Called a “perfect Virgin River replacement” by fans, it offers heartfelt, slow-paced drama with romance and introspection The Times of India+3Daily Express US+3Decider+3.
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Audience praise for setting and “cozy drama for fans of old CW/WB” Paste Magazine.
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Mixed Reddit reactions: some find Maggie less engaging than Mel from Virgin River, but Cal’s chemistry stands out The Times of India+5Reddit+5TechRadar+5.
📝 Quick Series Rundown
| Feature | Sullivan’s Crossing Highlights |
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| Genre | Romantic small-town drama |
| Cast | Morgan Kohan, Chad Michael Murray, Scott Patterson Decider+14EW.com+14Netflix+14 |
| Seasons on Netflix | S1 & S2 (July 2025), S3 in August 2025 |
| Renewal Status | Season 4 confirmed; 2026 filming begins |
| Fan-praised aspects | Realistic tone, scenic beauty, strong from-CW roots |
🔮 Should You Watch It?
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If you loved Virgin River and crave its small‑town warmth, heartfelt relationships, and a touch of medical drama, Sullivan’s Crossing checks all the boxes.
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It’s not a carbon copy—expect slower pacing and deeper emotional exploration, with a relatable lead and gorgeous Nova Scotia backdrops.
✅ Final Verdict
Welcome your next Netflix addiction:
Sullivan’s Crossing is your go-to for emotional depth, heartfelt romance, and cozy charm—especially while you wait for Virgin River Season 8.
