If you’re missing Virgin River, this heartfelt drama is ready to steal your heart.
While Virgin River fans anxiously await Season 7’s debut, there’s a new comfort drama ready to keep your emotions warm and your streaming queue full. The CW has just dropped Season 3 of Sullivan’s Crossing, a series that shares more than a few key ingredients with Netflix’s mountain-town favorite — including a shared literary origin.
Whether you’re mourning Mel and Jack’s absence or just need another scenic escape filled with emotional healing, slow-burn romance, and charming small-town locals, Sullivan’s Crossing is the ideal next binge.
🛶 From the Creator of Virgin River
Robyn Carr’s Storytelling Strikes Again
Yes — Sullivan’s Crossing and Virgin River both stem from the imagination of Robyn Carr, the queen of cozy romantic drama. Not only is Carr the author of both book series, but she also serves as an executive producer on both shows, helping to ensure each adaptation captures the heart and authenticity of her storytelling.
While Virgin River thrives on emotional twists and beloved couples, Sullivan’s Crossing leans into similar territory — with a fresh setting, new characters, and just as much emotional depth.
📺 Now Streaming Season 3 on The CW
Season 3 of Sullivan’s Crossing just debuted on The CW, and while Canadian viewers are already a couple of episodes ahead (thanks to its co-production with CTV), U.S. audiences can now stream Episodes 1 and 2, with the rest rolling out weekly.
With just two previous 10-episode seasons, it’s an easy binge — and the perfect way to fill the Virgin River-shaped hole in your heart while waiting for Netflix’s next installment.
🩺 What Is Sullivan’s Crossing About?
A Fresh Start in a Familiar Format
The story centers on Maggie Sullivan (played by Morgan Kohan), a high-powered Boston neurosurgeon whose world collapses after a public scandal forces her to take a leave of absence. With nowhere else to go, she returns to her childhood home in Timberlake, Canada, where her estranged father (Scott Patterson) runs a rustic campground called Sullivan’s Crossing.
Maggie, much like Mel Monroe in Virgin River, is a woman seeking solace, healing, and a sense of purpose — and the town just might offer more than she bargained for.
❤️ Cue the Romance: Enter Chad Michael Murray
Yes, One Tree Hill fans, your early-2000s crush is back — and thriving.
Chad Michael Murray stars as Cal Jones, a reserved, emotionally complex handyman with a past he’s not eager to share. His chemistry with Maggie develops slowly, with heartfelt glances, reluctant conversations, and the kind of tender tension Virgin River fans know and love.
If Jack and Mel had you swooning, Maggie and Cal are poised to do the same.
🏘️ Why It’s the Perfect Virgin River Companion
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Small-Town Setting: Like Virgin River, Timberlake is full of quirky, loveable locals with their own secrets and stories.
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Slow-Burn Romance: No rushed relationships here — just natural chemistry, layered emotions, and the quiet beauty of falling in love.
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Emotional Healing: Whether it’s family estrangement, career disappointment, or grief, the series handles emotional arcs with care and authenticity.
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Character Depth: Supporting characters have real development — not just filler. Think of them as Timberlake’s answer to Doc, Preacher, and Hope.
🔥 Romance TV Is Thriving — And It’s Here to Stay
With hits like Virgin River, Outlander, and Bridgerton proving that romantic dramas are serious audience magnets, networks are now leaning in. For The CW — once dominated by superheroes and the supernatural — Sullivan’s Crossing marks a strategic shift toward mature, emotionally grounded content.
And the gamble is paying off. The show is quietly building a loyal, growing fanbase and is already one of The CW’s most buzzworthy scripted originals of the year.
🎬 Bottom Line: Your Next Binge Is Waiting
If you love Virgin River for its heart, its setting, and its character-driven drama, Sullivan’s Crossing is the perfect bridge until Season 7 arrives on Netflix. And with Season 3 currently airing, now is the best time to dive in.
So grab your blanket, make a cup of tea, and prepare for another small-town escape — because Sullivan’s Crossing is streaming now, and it just might be your new favorite destination.
❓ Quick FAQs
1. Where can I watch Sullivan’s Crossing?
Season 3 is now airing weekly on The CW, with past seasons available on CW streaming platforms.
2. Is Sullivan’s Crossing based on a book?
Yes — it’s based on Robyn Carr’s Sullivan’s Crossing book series, the same author behind Virgin River.
3. Is Sullivan’s Crossing like Virgin River?
Very much so. Expect heartfelt romance, emotional healing, and rich storytelling — all set in a picturesque, small-town setting.
4. How many episodes are there?
Seasons 1 and 2 each have 10 episodes, and Season 3 will follow suit.
5. Who stars in the show?
Morgan Kohan stars as Maggie Sullivan, with Chad Michael Murray as Cal Jones and Scott Patterson as her father Sully.
