Sullivan’s Crossing Gets Season 5 on The CW: A Simple Guide

What Just Happened?

The CW (a TV network in the United States) has made a deal to bring back its Canadian romantic drama show called Sullivan’s Crossing for a 5th season. Here is what we know:

• The show stars Morgan Kohan and Chad Michael Murray.
• Season 5 will have 10 episodes.
• Filming will start later this summer in Nova Scotia (a place in Canada).
• It will first air on The CW in 2027.
• The show will keep its once-a-year release pattern (meaning a new season every year).

Important Point: The CW has been the first U.S. TV home for Sullivan’s Crossing since Season 1.

How Did This Follow Canadian Renewal?

Before The CW said yes, the show was already renewed for Season 5 in Canada by CTV and Crave. That happened more than a month ago during a big announcement by Bell Media (the parent company). The CW’s pickup comes after that Canadian news.

Who Makes the Show and What’s Changing?

Sullivan’s Crossing was created by Roma Roth. It is based on a bestselling book series by Robyn Carr.

Here is what is new for Season 5:

• A new Head Writer named Floyd Kane will take over.
• Roma Roth had that job for the first four seasons but stepped down from it.
• Roth is still an executive producer (a top helper who guides the show).
• She is also working on a new series called Thunder Point, also based on Robyn Carr books.
• Roth also helps make Netflix’s popular show Virgin River, another Carr adaptation.

Roth said she is “excited” the show is coming back for Season 5. She wanted to make a long-running show people around the world love, and she is proud of the team and fans. She welcomed Floyd Kane and said he will help shape the next chapter while she builds her brand with more Carr stories.

How Popular Is the Show?

The show gets more viewers because it is also on Netflix in the U.S.

For The CW so far this season:

• It averages more than 1 million viewers per episode across platforms (like TV and online).
• On regular TV, it is up:
  • 62% among adults 18–49
  • 26% among adults 25–54
  • 30% in total viewers
• Views on demand (watching later) went up 44% within 7 days of airing.

On Netflix:

• Last summer, Seasons 1–3 launched and became a hit fast.
• Season 4 (the newest on CW) got a boost from being on Netflix too.
• Season 4 finale aired June 22 on CW and came to Netflix June 30.
• It hit #6 on Netflix’s global English series chart in its first week with 3 million views, even though it was only on U.S. Netflix.

Important Point: Netflix helped the show grow a much bigger audience in the U.S.

What Happened in Season 4?

In Season 4:

• Maggie Sullivan (played by Kohan) feels life is finally good at the Crossing.
• She has a new career path and renewed love with Cal (Murray).
• Her ex-husband Liam (Marcus Rosner) shows up with shocking news.
• This shakes her world and makes Cal wonder if she can leave her past behind.

Also:

• Season 4 was the first without original co-lead Scott Patterson.
• He is not planned to return in a big way for Season 5 (at least for now).

Who Produces and Sells the Show?

The show is made and run by many people and companies:

• Executive producers: Roma Roth, Christopher E. Perry (Reel World Management), Aren Prupas (Muse Entertainment), Robyn Carr, Michela Di Mondo (Fremantle), Hilary Martin (Fremantle), Justin Stockman (Bell Media).
• Producers: Marc Tetreault, Jason Levangie, Alex Jordan.
• Head Writer for Season 5: Floyd Kane.
• Made with: Bell Media, The CW, Fremantle.
• Sold to other countries by: Fremantle.

Summary

The CW renewed Sullivan’s Crossing for Season 5 (10 episodes, filming in Nova Scotia this summer, airing in 2027). Canada renewed it earlier via CTV and Crave. Roma Roth stays as executive producer but Floyd Kane is the new head writer. The show is very popular, helped by Netflix in the U.S., and Season 4 set up big drama with Maggie’s ex-husband. Scott Patterson is not expected to return in a major role. Many companies work together to make and sell the show worldwide.

FAQ

1. When will Season 5 of Sullivan’s Crossing come out?
It will premiere on The CW in 2027, with filming starting later this summer.

2. Why is the show so popular in the U.S.?
Besides The CW, Netflix released earlier seasons and Season 4, bringing in over 1 million cross-platform viewers per episode and big Netflix numbers.

3. Is Roma Roth leaving the show?
No. She stepped down as Head Writer but stays as executive producer and guides the series.

4. Will Scott Patterson be in Season 5?
There are no current plans for him to return in a significant way.

5. What is Sullivan’s Crossing based on?
It is based on the bestselling book series by Robyn Carr, who is also an executive producer on the show.