In the sleepy yet endlessly dramatic town of Timberlake, Nova Scotia, where the line between heartfelt confessions and shocking revelations blurs like fog over the Atlantic, Sullivan’s Crossing has become a beacon for fans craving that perfect blend of small-town charm, tangled romances, and family secrets that refuse to stay buried. Based on Robyn Carr’s bestselling novels—the same mind behind Netflix’s juggernaut Virgin River—the series has captivated audiences with its portrayal of neurosurgeon Maggie Sullivan’s reluctant homecoming. Now, as the dust settles on the explosive third season that wrapped in July 2025, excitement is building for Season 4, slated to premiere in 2026. This next chapter promises not just more swoon-worthy moments at the titular campground but a deep dive into Maggie’s shadowy history, forcing every character to confront their demons and rewrite their destinies.

For the uninitiated—or those blissfully binge-watching on Netflix, where all three seasons dropped in August 2025—Sullivan’s Crossing follows Maggie (Morgan Kohan), a high-powered Boston brain surgeon whose life implodes amid a malpractice scandal. Fleeing the city lights, she returns to Sullivan’s Crossing, the rustic campground run by her estranged father, Harry “Sully” Sullivan (Scott Patterson). What starts as a temporary pit stop evolves into a whirlwind of reconnection: mending fences with Sully, navigating the quirky community of locals, and tumbling headfirst into a slow-burn romance with the enigmatic handyman Cal Jones (Chad Michael Murray). Through two pregnancies (one heartbreaking, one hopeful), diner fires, and near-evictions of the family business, the show has masterfully woven themes of forgiveness, resilience, and the messy beauty of chosen family.

Season 3, which aired on CTV starting April 27, 2025, and on The CW from May 14, elevated the stakes to operatic heights. Maggie, now fully committed to life in Timberlake after ditching her scalpel for good (or so we thought), faced a barrage of personal and professional curveballs. The season opener, “New Beginnings,” thrust her back into the fray as she grappled with the emotional fallout from the Season 2 diner inferno that nearly claimed Sully’s life. Viewers watched her juggle campground duties, a budding consulting gig at the local hospital, and the ever-precarious balance of her relationship with Cal, whose own guarded past—hinted at through flashbacks in Episode 2, “Out of the Blue”—began to crack open like an old wound.

But it was the interpersonal landmines that truly detonated. Sully, ever the stoic patriarch, clashed with his longtime partner Edna (Lindura) over modernizing the Crossing with glitchy online booking systems, only for their partnership to be tested by Edna’s terrifying diagnosis: a brain tumor. In a gut-wrenching arc spanning the final episodes, Maggie—haunted by her own medical missteps—stepped back into the OR to save her. The surgery’s dicey moments, broadcast in real-time tension, weren’t just procedural thrills; they forced Maggie to confront her identity as a healer, whispering doubts about whether Timberlake could ever truly replace Boston’s operating theaters.

Meanwhile, the romantic core of the series simmered with delicious uncertainty. Cal and Maggie’s intimacy finally ignited in that steamy post-rescue scene, but old flames flickered ominously. Enter Liam (Marcus Rosner), Maggie’s summer fling from years past, whose surprise appearance at Rob’s (Reid Price) rebuilt diner grand opening in the finale, “Head to the Heart,” dropped a bombshell: Maggie is still married to him. As Liam quips, “You can’t just vanish on your husband, Mags,” the screen freezes on her stunned face, Cal’s confusion turning to heartbreak beside her. It’s a cliffhanger so vicious it rivals Virgin River‘s paternity twists, leaving fans howling into the void. Is this a forgotten elopement from Maggie’s wild college days? A desperate pact to cover up something darker? Whatever the truth, it shatters the fragile peace she’d built, propelling Season 4 into uncharted emotional territory.

With production already underway in Nova Scotia—the show’s lush, fog-kissed backdrop that doubles as a character in itself—Season 4’s 10-episode run is poised to premiere sometime in early 2026 on CTV and The CW, following the network’s pattern of spring launches. Showrunner Roma Roth, who has helmed the adaptation with a deft hand for heartfelt monologues and scenic montages, teased in a July 2025 Collider interview that this season will “peel back the layers of Maggie’s past like never before.” Drawing from Carr’s novels, expect the series to delve into the fractures of Maggie’s childhood: her mother’s abrupt departure from Sully, the unspoken resentments that shaped her ambition, and perhaps even the “illegal deeds” whispered about in her Boston downfall. Was the malpractice suit a smokescreen for something more personal, like a cover-up tied to Liam? Kohan, in a recent Netflix Tudum profile, hinted at “revelations that will make you question every choice Maggie ever made,” promising a character arc that could either redeem or redefine her.

This excavation of history won’t just torment Maggie; it’ll ripple through the ensemble, reshaping futures in profound ways. Cal, whose Season 3 flashbacks revealed a childhood marred by loss and instability, will grapple with trust issues amplified by the marriage bombshell. Murray, channeling his One Tree Hill brooding charm, described his character’s Season 4 mindset to TVLine as “a man on the edge—ready to fight for love or walk away forever.” Their relationship, already tested by Maggie’s unplanned pregnancy and career pulls, now faces a fork: Will Cal become a stepfather figure to her child, or bolt like the ghosts in his past? And with Sully embarking on an “extended” Ireland trip with Helen (Barbara Niven) in the finale—his first real leap toward healing old wounds— the campground’s fate hangs in the balance. Who will step up as interim steward? Rob, rebuilding his diner empire? Or newcomer Sierra (Amalia Williamson), whose Season 3 arc of finding belonging amid the chaos positions her as a wildcard heir?

The supporting cast shines as brightly as ever, their subplots weaving a tapestry of reinvention. Edna’s post-surgery glow-up forces her to embrace vulnerability, potentially sparking a mentorship with Maggie on balancing legacy and change. Frank Cranebear (Tom Jackson), the wise elder whose quiet strength anchors the community, may unearth his own buried regrets, tying into broader themes of Indigenous resilience in Carr’s world. And let’s not forget the lighter beats: the Crossing’s annual tree-planting ceremony evolves into a symbol of growth, while Rob’s restaurant becomes a hub for awkward ex-encounters and midnight confessions. Roth has promised “more community events that feel like holidays—festive, fraught, and full of surprises,” ensuring the show’s hallmark warmth tempers the drama.

As Sullivan’s Crossing hurtles toward its 2026 bow, it’s clear this isn’t just another season—it’s a pivot point. Maggie’s unearthed secrets could fracture the fragile family she’s fought to assemble, but in true Robyn Carr fashion, they’ll likely forge something unbreakable. For fans who’ve ridden the emotional rollercoaster from malpractice scandals to misty proposals, the wait feels interminable yet electric. In a TV landscape bloated with procedurals and prestige puzzles, Sullivan’s Crossing remains a quiet triumph: proof that the path home isn’t always straight, but it’s always worth the detour. Mark your calendars, Timberlake loyalists—2026 is calling, and it’s got skeletons in its suitcase.