In the sleepy yet storm-ravaged world of Sullivan’s Crossing, where the crisp Nova Scotian air hides layers of unspoken truths, few moments have gripped audiences quite like the season 3 finale. As the credits rolled on that fateful campfire scene, jaws dropped worldwide: Maggie Sullivan, the brilliant neurosurgeon turned reluctant small-town healer, faced the ultimate gut-punch. Her secret husband, Liam, emerged from the shadows like a ghost from a forgotten chapter of her life. Played with brooding intensity by newcomer Reid Price, Liam wasn’t just a plot device—he was the detonator for Maggie’s carefully rebuilt world. Now, as production ramps up for season 4, star Morgan Kohan is pulling back the curtain on what’s next. In an exclusive chat that feels more like a therapy session than an interview, Kohan reveals a season poised to unravel Maggie’s heartstrings like never before: a long-buried reunion with her estranged family and the devastating implosion of a romance that had fans shipping harder than a Category 5 hurricane.

For those late to the Crossing, Sullivan’s Crossing—adapted from Robyn Carr’s beloved novel series—has been a masterclass in blending heartland drama with pulse-pounding medical emergencies. Morgan Kohan, the 30-year-old Canadian actress whose breakout role as the whip-smart Maggie catapulted her from indie films to CTV’s crown jewel, embodies the show’s emotional core. With her sharp wit and vulnerability peeking through a facade of steely resolve, Kohan has made Maggie more than a protagonist; she’s a mirror for anyone who’s ever fled their past only to crash headlong into it. Season 1 introduced us to Maggie’s return to the titular campground after her mother’s tragic death, thrusting her into the arms of her gruff father, Sully (Scott Patterson channeling a grizzled Luke Danes vibe), and igniting sparks with handsome firefighter Cal Jones (Chad Michael Murray, proving once again why he’s the king of swoon-worthy small-town heroes).

But season 3? That was the powder keg. As Maggie and Cal finally surrendered to their slow-burn chemistry—sealing it with a kiss that screamed “endgame”—the universe had other plans. Enter Liam, the enigmatic doctor from Maggie’s Boston days, who arrives at the Crossing under the guise of a weary traveler. In a twist that Kohan herself calls “the kind of reveal that makes you question every glance Maggie ever threw Cal’s way,” Liam drops the bomb: they’re still married. Not divorced, not separated—married. The paperwork got lost in the chaos of their high-pressure lives, and neither bothered to chase it down. Cue the stunned silence, the flickering firelight, and Cal’s face crumpling like a man watching his future evaporate. “It was brutal to film,” Kohan admits, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper during our Zoom call from the Vancouver set. “Chad and I had built this beautiful tension over three seasons, and then—bam. One line from Reid, and it’s all ash.”

If the finale left fans reeling, Kohan’s teaser for season 4 promises to fan those flames into an inferno. “This isn’t just about the marriage reveal,” she says, leaning forward with the intensity of someone who’s read the scripts twice over. “Season 4 dives deep into the fallout, but in ways that force Maggie to confront who she really is. We’re talking a full-on reunion with her ‘former family’—not just Sully and the Crossing crew, but the ghosts of her old life that she’s been running from since episode one.” Here, Kohan is alluding to a pivotal arc that pulls Maggie back into the orbit of her biological mother’s side of the family, a thread left dangling since season 1. In the books, Carr hints at extended relatives scattered across the Maritimes, but the show amps it up: expect a surprise visit from a long-lost aunt (rumored to be played by veteran actress Andrea Menard) and cousins who show up unannounced, dredging up memories of the family Maggie abandoned when she chose her glittering surgical career over rural roots.

This reunion isn’t the warm, fuzzy Hallmark affair fans might hope for. Kohan paints a picture of tense dinners around Sully’s creaky kitchen table, where old wounds fester like untreated infections. “Maggie’s always been the fixer—the one stitching up gashes and mending fences,” she explains. “But now, she’s the patient. Her aunt arrives with stories about her mom that Maggie never heard, painting this portrait of a woman who was flawed, fierce, and unapologetically herself. It forces Maggie to ask: Have I been punishing myself for her choices all this time? And how does that ripple out to Sully, who’s carried his own guilt like a backpack full of bricks?” The actress, drawing from her own experiences growing up in a tight-knit Jewish family in Toronto, infuses the role with authenticity. “I get it—the pull between worlds. Filming those scenes felt like excavating my own family lore. It’s messy, it’s raw, and it’s going to hit like a freight train.”

Yet, for all the familial drama, it’s the romantic wreckage that Kohan says will “shatter hearts across the board.” The budding romance between Maggie and Cal—forged in the fires of shared traumas, late-night confessions, and those stolen glances over Sully’s famous chili—collapses under the weight of Liam’s revelation. “Cal’s not just heartbroken; he’s betrayed,” Kohan reveals, her eyes flashing with the fire of a woman who’s lived the betrayal vicariously. “Chad nailed that look in the finale—the one where hope curdles into something poisonous. Season 4 picks up weeks later, and Cal’s throwing himself into work, pulling away just when Maggie needs him most. It’s this agonizing dance: she wants to explain, to fight for what they had, but Liam’s presence complicates everything. Is their marriage a technicality, or is there unfinished business there?”

Kohan doesn’t shy away from the love triangle’s thorns. Liam, it turns out, isn’t the villain the audience might paint him as. “Reid brings this quiet depth to him,” she shares. “He’s not some mustache-twirling ex; he’s the guy who knew Maggie before the walls went up. Their scenes together are electric—conversations that peel back layers, revealing why she buried the divorce papers in the first place. Fear? Convenience? Or something deeper?” As the season unfolds, Maggie’s torn between the stability Liam represents (a echo of her controlled Boston life) and the wild, unpredictable passion Cal ignites. But Kohan hints at a heartbreaking pivot: the collapse isn’t a clean break but a slow bleed. “Watch for episodes where Maggie tries to salvage things with Cal, only for one misunderstanding after another to widen the chasm. It’s gut-wrenching—fans are going to ugly-cry into their tissues.”

Production buzz only heightens the anticipation. With filming underway in Nova Scotia’s lush Annapolis Valley—those sweeping shots of the Crossing campground never get old—the cast has expanded in ways that scream “game-changer.” Joining Kohan, Murray, and Patterson are fresh faces like Emerson Macneil as a sharp-tongued family lawyer (perfect for the reunion drama) and Fuad Ahmed as a charming paramedic who catches Maggie’s eye in her most vulnerable moments. “Fuad’s character is like a breath of fresh air,” Kohan teases. “Not a love interest per se, but someone who reminds Maggie that healing isn’t just about scalpels—it’s about letting people in.” Jonathan Silverman pops up as a quirky uncle with secrets of his own, adding comic relief to the emotional maelstrom, while Colby Frost steps in as a young hotshot developer eyeing the Crossing for a luxury resort—threatening Sully’s legacy and forcing yet another family standoff.

For Kohan, embodying this evolution has been transformative. “Maggie started as this guarded outsider, but season 4 strips her bare,” she reflects. “It’s about choosing family—not the blood ties, but the ones you build through fire and forgiveness. And the romance? It’s a reminder that love isn’t always tidy. Sometimes it breaks you open to make you whole.” Off-screen, Kohan mirrors her character’s resilience. Balancing shoots with advocacy for mental health (she’s a vocal supporter of Bell Let’s Talk), the actress has found her stride. “Sullivan’s Crossing saved me during the pandemic—gave me purpose when everything shut down. Now, sharing Maggie’s mess feels like paying it forward.”

As the sun sets on another day of filming, with the salty Atlantic breeze whispering promises of storms ahead, one thing’s clear: season 4 of Sullivan’s Crossing isn’t just a continuation—it’s a reckoning. Maggie’s reunion with her former family will unearth truths long buried, while the collapse of her romance with Cal leaves scars that may never fully heal. Will she reconcile with Liam, reignite the spark with Cal, or forge a path alone? Kohan leaves us with a cryptic smile: “Buckle up. The Crossing has always been about second chances, but this time, not everyone’s walking away unscathed.”

Fans, mark your calendars—premiering spring 2026 on CTV and streaming on Crave. In a world craving real emotion amid scripted perfection, Sullivan’s Crossing delivers. And with Kohan’s fearless guidance, Maggie’s journey promises to be the most unforgettable detour yet.