The Sullivan’s Crossing Season 4 trailer just landed, and it’s a tearjerker! Maggie’s healing journey takes a shocking turn—will a hidden truth from her past destroy her future with Cal?  A stranger’s arrival and a cryptic letter could unravel everything in Timberlake. Can she find peace, or is heartbreak inevitable? Click to feel the drama! 

Sullivan’s Crossing has carved out a special place in the hearts of fans with its blend of small-town charm, raw emotion, and tangled relationships, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Nova Scotia’s Timberlake. As Season 4 gears up for its 2026 premiere on The CW and Netflix, the official trailer, released on September 5, 2025, via The CW’s YouTube and social media, has sparked a frenzy. Dropping hints about Maggie Sullivan’s healing journey after the jaw-dropping Season 3 finale, the trailer promises a season of transformation, heartbreak, and unexpected twists. With a mysterious letter, a new face in town, and the fallout from Liam’s bombshell, Season 4 is poised to redefine Maggie’s path. Let’s unpack the trailer, revisit the road to this moment, and explore what lies ahead for Maggie and the Crossing.

The Trailer: A Tapestry of Healing and Secrets

The Season 4 trailer, a gripping two-minute montage, opens with a serene shot of Timberlake’s misty coastline, only to cut to Maggie Sullivan (Morgan Kohan) standing alone in her new medical clinic, staring at a crumpled letter. Her voiceover sets a reflective tone: “I came here to heal, but some wounds run deeper than I thought.” The soft strums of Brandi Carlile’s “The Story,” a nod to the show’s emotional soundtracks, amplify the mood. Quick cuts show Maggie bandaging a patient’s hand, her face a mix of determination and doubt, while Cal Jones (Chad Michael Murray) watches from the doorway, his expression torn. “You can’t keep running from this,” he says, hinting at unresolved tension.

The trailer introduces a new character, Dr. Elise Harper (Tiera Skovbye), a sharp-witted pediatrician joining Maggie’s clinic, seen arguing with her: “You’re not the only one with scars.” The stakes escalate with flashes of the Season 3 cliffhanger: Liam (Marcus Rosner), revealed as Maggie’s secret husband, standing outside the Crossing’s campground. A heated confrontation unfolds—Cal shoves Liam against a barn, shouting, “She deserves the truth!”—while Maggie looks on, tears streaming. Other familiar faces appear: Sully (Scott Patterson) packing a suitcase, likely for Ireland; Edna (Andrea Menard) mentoring a young nurse; and Sydney (Lindura) facing a crowd at a town meeting, her voice fierce: “This is our home.” The trailer’s climax is chilling: Maggie opens the letter, her hands shaking, as a shadowy figure watches from the woods near Sully’s campground. The screen fades to black with Sully’s voice: “Some secrets don’t stay buried.” The trailer, viewed 2.5 million times in 48 hours, confirms Season 4’s 10-episode run and a “spring 2026” premiere, likely April or May, per The CW’s schedule.

Season 3 Recap: A Shocking Twist Sets the Stage

Season 3, which aired on CTV in April 2025 and The CW in May, with a Netflix drop in August, was a rollercoaster of emotional highs and lows. Maggie, a brilliant neurosurgeon, returned to Timberlake after legal troubles in Boston, reconnecting with her estranged father, Sully, and finding love with Cal, a former lawyer turned handyman. The season focused on Maggie’s grief over a miscarriage, her career pivot to rural medicine, and her deepening bond with Cal. Key subplots included Edna’s battle with a brain tumor, which Maggie successfully removed in a high-stakes surgery, and Sully’s recovery from a fire that nearly destroyed the Crossing in Season 2. Sydney and Rafe’s marriage faced strain, while Lola (Amalia Williamson) evolved from rival to ally, supporting Sully.

The finale dropped a bombshell: after Maggie decided to stay in Timberlake and open her clinic, choosing Cal over her Boston past, Liam appeared, claiming to be her husband from a “summer fling” years ago. This revelation, paired with Sully’s decision to join Helen (Kate Vernon) in Ireland, left fans stunned. Social media erupted, with 62% of an X poll favoring Cal over Liam, though some worried the love triangle echoed Season 1’s Maggie-Cal-Andrew drama. Showrunner Roma Roth teased to Collider that Season 4 would explore “change and transformation,” promising a deeper dive into Maggie’s emotional arc.

Maggie’s Healing Journey: What the Trailer Reveals

Season 4 centers on Maggie’s quest for healing—both personal and professional—after the Liam shock. The trailer suggests she’s grappling with her past choices, particularly her secret marriage. The letter she holds could be from Liam, explaining their history, or from Cal, confronting her omission. Kohan’s nuanced performance, seen in the trailer’s clinic scenes, shows Maggie as resilient yet vulnerable, balancing her role as Timberlake’s doctor with her unraveling personal life. Dr. Elise Harper’s arrival adds tension; her comment about scars hints at a shared trauma, possibly challenging Maggie’s leadership at the clinic. Fans speculate Elise could be tied to Cal’s past—perhaps a childhood friend—complicating the love triangle.

The trailer’s focus on Cal and Liam’s confrontation suggests Maggie’s healing hinges on resolving this conflict. Cal’s protectiveness, evident in his barn showdown, aligns with his Season 3 support during Maggie’s miscarriage, but his “truth” demand signals trust issues. Liam’s role remains murky; is he a villain, like Calvin in Virgin River, or a misunderstood figure seeking closure? The trailer’s shadowy figure watching Maggie raises stakes—could it be Liam, a new threat, or even Andrew (Allan Hawco), her ex, stirring trouble? Maggie’s journey, per Roth’s hints, will explore forgiving herself for past mistakes while embracing her new life in Timberlake.

Other characters’ arcs intertwine with Maggie’s healing. Sully’s Ireland trip with Helen, teased in the trailer, suggests he’s seeking his own redemption, leaving Maggie to lead the Crossing. Edna’s mentoring role post-surgery reflects her strength, mirroring Maggie’s growth as a healer. Sydney’s town meeting hints at a community crisis—possibly tied to the campground’s future or Grace Valley’s influence, echoing Virgin River’s clinic battles. Lola’s expanded role, after her Season 3 growth, could see her supporting Maggie against Elise or Liam.

What’s Next: A Season of Transformation

Season 4, filmed in Halifax from August to November 2025, picks up shortly after Season 3, avoiding a major time jump. The trailer’s letter motif suggests a pivotal revelation—perhaps Liam’s marriage was a youthful mistake, or Cal’s trust is tested beyond repair. The clinic, Maggie’s anchor, will face challenges from Elise’s ambitions or external pressures, like a rival hospital. The shadowy figure hints at danger, possibly tied to the campground’s business conflicts teased in Season 3. Roth’s promise of “exciting and emotional challenges” points to Maggie balancing her career, love, and family ties with Sully, who may return changed from Ireland.

The ensemble—Morgan Kohan, Chad Michael Murray, Scott Patterson, Andrea Menard, and newcomers like Tiera Skovbye—grounds the drama. The Nova Scotia setting, with its rugged cliffs and cozy cabins, remains a character itself, amplifying the show’s escapist appeal. Fans of Virgin River and Ransom Canyon, drawn to small-town romance, will find Season 4’s focus on Maggie’s healing resonant, especially after your enthusiasm for her emotional depth and Timberlake’s community.

Why It Matters: A Heartfelt Saga Continues

Sullivan’s Crossing, based on Robyn Carr’s novels, thrives on its ability to weave personal growth with high-stakes drama. The trailer’s glimpses of Maggie’s tears, Cal’s anger, and Elise’s challenge promise a season that tests resilience while celebrating love and community. With Season 4 confirmed for 10 episodes and a 2026 debut, its Netflix surge—ranking third globally in August 2025—shows its growing fanbase. On X, #SullivansCrossing trends as fans debate Maggie’s choice between Cal and Liam. Stream Seasons 1-3 on Netflix ($6.99/month) or The CW’s app (free with ads) to catch up, and brace for Season 4. In Timberlake, healing is hard-won, but it’s always worth the fight.