Netflix already boasts the seven-season Robyn Carr adaptation Virgin River, but the author’s other hit series, Sullivan’s Crossing, will arrive on the streaming platform in July. Author Robyn Carr has written over 28 standalone romance novels, a trilogy of Grace Valley books, and a non-fiction guide to writing, but arguably her two most famous book series are the 22-book Virgin River series and the five-book Sullivan’s Crossing series.
“Beginning July 2025, Netflix in the United States will follow Canada’s footsteps in picking up the Canadian drama series Sullivan’s Crossing, which has a direct connection to one of Netflix’s longest-running shows: Virgin River… The show’s addition to Netflix US comes soon after Netflix in Canada first licensed the show, which began on April 24, 2025, with the inclusion of both seasons 1 and 2.”
Sullivan’s Crossing Will Likely Appeal To Netflix’s Virgin River Viewers
Both of Robyn Carr’s Two Hit TV Shows Have A Lot In Common
It is not yet clear how many seasons of Sullivan’s Crossing will arrive on Netflix in July 2025, as season 3 is still ongoing. Meanwhile, Sullivan’s Crossing season 4 is expected to air later this year. However, one thing that is clear is that fans of Virgin River will likely enjoy Carr’s second hit adaptation as much as its predecessor. Virgin River won acclaim from viewers thanks to its cozy romance, which balances moments of high drama with more subdued storylines.
While Sullivan’s Crossing season 3 failed to live up to its predecessors, according to some fans and critics online, the first two outings of the series offered a fresh spin on Carr’s familiar Virgin River formula.
Like Virgin River, Sullivan’s Crossing takes its name from the show’s scenic small-town setting. Sullivan’s Crossing sees Morgan Kohan’s Maggie Sullivan return to her eponymous Nova Scotia hometown to straighten out her life, which means reuniting with her estranged father and meeting a potential future love interest in the form of a local. While Sullivan’s Crossing season 3 failed to live up to its predecessors, according to some fans and critics online, the first two outings of the series offered a fresh spin on Carr’s familiar Virgin River formula.
Our Take On Sullivan’s Crossing Arriving on Netflix In July
Sullivan’s Crossing Will Be Welcome By Fans of Robyn Carr’s Adaptations
Sullivan’s Crossing arriving on Netflix is great news for fans of Virgin River, especially as the wait for its next installment is ongoing. Granted that some tropes are tired on these shows, they can be comfort watches. In any case, that’s what Carr specializes in anyway in her books. Arguably, those who enjoyed Virgin River will have something to like about Sullivan’s Crossing.
| Actor | Sullivan’s Crossing Role |
|---|---|
| Morgan Kohan | Maggie Sullivan |
| Scott Patterson | Harry “Sully” Sullivan |
| Chad Michael Murray | Cal Jones |
| Tom Jackson | Frank Cranebear |
| Andrea Menard | Edna Cranebear |
| Amalia Williamson | Lola Gunderson |
| Lindura | Sydney Shandon |
| Dakota Taylor | Rafe |
| Reid Price | Rob Shandon |
| Steve Lund | Chief Cooper |
| Kate Vernon | Helen Culver |
| Joel Oulette | Jacob Cranebear |
| Torri Higginson | Marissa Jones |
| John Ralston | Jed Jones |
Thus, Sullivan’s Crossing is a canny addition for Netflix considering how successful Virgin River has proven for the streaming service. While viewers wait for the next upcoming Robyn Carr adaptation Thunder Point, fans of Virgin River can look forward to the Netflix newcomer Sullivan’s Crossing shares the same style, tone, and approach as the streaming platform’s earlier hit.
