Fans have been wondering whether Sullivan’s Crossing Season 5 would make its way to The CW.

While the series already scored a season 5 renewal on CTV, the Canadian television network where it airs originally, in the U.S., fans were left in limbo while negotiations took place. 

And thankfully, we now know the fate of the upcoming fifth season, as Sullivan’s Crossing S5 was renewed at The CW.

The green light was given on Thursday, July 16, for the Morgan Kohan and Chad Michael Murray-led romantic drama. 

As previously revealed, the 10-episode season will begin production in Nova Scotia later this season.

The upcoming season of the series, basd on the bestselling book series by Robyn Carr, is getting a bit of a shakeup, as series creator Roma Roth has stepped down as head writer and showrunner. Canadian writer-producer Floyd Kane is stepping into the role.

Season 5 is expected to hit The CW in early 2027, per Deadline.

“I could not be more excited that Sullivan’s Crossing will be returning for its fifth season,” Roth said. “From the beginning, my goal was to create a long-running series that would resonate deeply with a global audience, and I’m thrilled that our fans have supported us every step of the way. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished alongside our valued partners, crew, and cast and remain committed to guiding the series as we continue to build on our success with Season 5. I’m also delighted to welcome head writer Floyd Kane, whose talented storytelling will help shape the next chapter of Sullivan’s Crossing, as I continue to expand my brand and bring another beloved Robyn Carr book series to life.”

It’s not looking good for Cal and Maggie on Sullivan’s Crossing, especially after he overheard about the kiss from Liam and Maggie’s conversation on Sullivan’s Crossing Season 4 Episode 7 titled, “Face the Music.”

And that’s what everyone has to do to move forward. 

You would think direct from the source is best, but in this case, it was like pouring alcohol on an open wound–it stung. And the fact that it came right after Maggie confidently told Liam that she and Cal don’t keep secrets from each other, while keeping the biggest one of all from him, was the biggest slap in the face. 

Cal’s reaction was completely justified because it’s the betrayal of it all. This is someone he trusted to be honest with him—and when he had his moments of jealousy, he quickly apologized for them because he thought he was being out of line. 

While this whole time, Maggie was just keeping the truth from him. Sure, it was unintentional, as she was trying to spare them both the pain of what happened, but it made Cal look like an idiot by apologizing to Liam and even extending an invitation to the dinner. 

Maggie was scared to tell Cal, scared to disappoint him, because she assumed she’d lose him. And that’s understandable, considering Cal seemingly has a no-cheating policy. 

But he’s also the kind of man you can rationalize with. Despite his anti-cheating stance, when Sedona told him her husband cheated, he immediately softened up and changed his outlook, realizing that she was right—people are human, and they make mistakes in moments of weakness. 

That’s the most important piece that Maggie should’ve known—what matters is that you own up to the mistakes when you make them. Cal would’ve been disappointed, yes, but she knows his character better than anyone else; he would’ve forgiven her, pending confirmation that she didn’t have any lingering feelings for Liam. 

After everything, Cal at least deserved that. 

And since Maggie didn’t want to face the facts, she ignored all the signs telling her to come clean, and used every push back from Cal—him saying he “couldn’t handle any more bad news” and “talk later”—to push it to the back burner. He didn’t make it easier for her to tell the truth, but it shouldn’t have been her easy way out either. 

The result? Cal finding out in the worst possible way—from someone else, while already having his suspicions after Syd almost said too much. At this point, he already knew Maggie wasn’t being completely honest with him, so he was already on alert.

The love triangle is definitely pulling at the heartstrings for fans, while Maggie is also finding herself conflicted over the man she once loved (and completely misjudged) and the man she loves now. 

It came at the expense of the trust she’d built up with Cal. Maggie puts up walls and runs away from feelings; she always has, but Cal has pushed past all of that. But the situation has become so heavy and complicated that it pulled her down into a place of uncertainty again.

We saw her get vulnerable with Liam, when she broke down with him right before the kiss in the basement, but now she needs to be honest with herself about what she wants out of life and her future. 

And the truth is, Maggie doesn’t know if the kiss was a mistake, which is why telling Cal was even more difficult. A part of her really wanted it, felt it and missed Liam.

Maybe there’s a reason she and Liam didn’t work out. Maybe removing all the past baggage would reveal that these two aren’t compatible together after all, especially as the people they are now. 

Maybe she has to ruin things with Cal to see that for herself. 

Maybe they have to burn it all to the ground to rebuild again. 

There’s always a path forward—maybe not the easiest one—but it’s really all up to Maggie. The only way she’ll know is to be honest with herself and her loved one, and make the space to process all these feelings. 

It starts by being truthful with Cal about where she’s at. No one expects this to be easy for her, considering everything she knew about the man she loved and the man who abandoned her has been a lie, but no one has the answers for her either. 

There’s no moving forward for any of them if she doesn’t confront these feelings and do some soul-searching. 

Will they break up? Will she fight for him? What do you think will happen? Cal and Maggie are Sullivan’s Crossing, so I guess that they will come out on top at the end, stronger than ever before, after weathering this storm together. 

And Cal is dealing with all of this while trying to help Ben and Tracy in a situation that’s mirroring his own upbringing and childhood, striking a nerve over the guilt and trauma he’s silently carried for years. 

There’s a part of me that feels for Cal right now as he carries the weight of everything while still genuinely trying to be a good guy. And I’ve got to give it up to the series for giving us a compelling love triangle (we know Chad Michael Murray excels at love triangles), even convincing the girl who never even saw Liam as a viable option! 

What did you think of the episode?

Sullivan’s Crossing Season 4 Episode 5, titled “Abandoning,” finally let fans in on what really happened between Maggie and Liam.

While Maggie was convinced that Liam simply ghosted her after going on an assignment, leaving her feeling not good enough for her husband and forcing her to annul the marriage a year later, never seeing him again, that couldn’t be further from the truth. 

There have been a few hints that Liam didn’t just leave Maggie out of his own free will, including the scars, but now we’re finally getting the full picture and it’s a heartbreaking realization. 

Liam, a war correspondent, reveals to Maggie that he was on his way back home from his assignment—back to her—when he was ambushed and taken hostage, where he was kept and tortured for three years, which explains why he didn’t reach out and why she didn’t hear from him for so long.

Admittedly, I’d imagine that the government would’ve let his wife know of the situation, but honestly, maybe it’s better that they didn’t because Maggie didn’t have to carry the weight of wondering whether he’d make it out alive. 

While she’s been holding his absence against him, the confession makes Maggie realize that she’s gotten it all wrong. 

“I abandoned you,” she admits through tears. 

It’s an extremely heartbreaking moment, which also complicates the future because now Maggie knows that Liam never intended to leave her; he always loved her. 

She’s with Cal now, a man she loves, and has a life that’s made her pretty happy, but Liam was always the one who got away. Would a second chance be in the cards?

Liam initially said that he was back in town to get the divorce papers so he could move to Europe, but it seems as though he was hoping to finally make amends with Maggie, maybe even hoping that they could find their way back to each other.

It’s unclear what this means for them moving forward, but Maggie has a lot to figure out now. 

And everyone kind of owes Liam an apology for blaming him for abandoning her. 

The episode also followed up on Tracy’s deteriorating health condition, as she landed in the ER with a high fever. 

Maggie and Quincy disagreed on the diagnosis, as she thought there was way more going on than just some asthma or an illness, and when Quincy was unreachable, she made the executive decision to order a chest X-ray to rule out any potential damage. 

Quincy didn’t like that, scolding Maggie for being dismissive of his diagnosis and not consulting with him first. 

Quincy has never rubbed me the right way, and while I understand that he has a different approach to the job, and that Maggie might come off as overly cautious, you can’t deny that she cares and shouldn’t be treated like someone who doesn’t have experience as a doctor. 

There are differences between being a neurosurgeon and a general practitioner, but she’s not green, and Quincy is undermining her ability to treat patients and make decisions. 

Thankfully, he eventually comes around, when it matters most, as she takes her meeting with the board of physicians, getting a glowing review from Quincy, who acknowledges that while Maggie has much to learn about being a GP, he can also learn a few things from her. 

Maggie was able to find a cure for Tracy quicker than anyone else, following her gut after Cal informed her that her home was infested by rats. 

As for Ben and Tracy’s home life, Cal immediately picks up on the details that they are covering for their mother, who isn’t just on a trip with her boyfriend—she’s absent. 

Cal knows the signs, as he was also forced to raise his siblings in place of his absentee parents.

Ben eventually comes clean about their living arrangements, noting that his mother gets depressive episodes during which she skips town, forcing them to fend for themselves, but she always comes back.

And their decision to keep it on the low also makes sense, considering that if anyone found out, they would be put into foster care and potentially split up. 

It’s that very fear that drives Ben to steal Cal’s car and run off with Tracy, which, admittedly, likely won’t end well for them. 

It’s hard to trust anyone when your life as you know it could come crashing down, and Ben feels a responsibility to protect Tracy, but if there’s anyone who gets what he’s going through and wants to remain in his corner, it’s Cal.

Hopefully, they’ll be able to find a solution so that Ben doesn’t have to carry the weight of his mother’s decision on his shoulders. 

And finally, Amir and Sydney seem to be finding their footing despite their initial disagreements. Their best bet is to meet in the middle, as Amir likely has some good ideas to elevate the restaurant that Sid could embrace, though he needs to respect her if he wants to keep the place running through the major rush hours. 

It’s obvious that the series is setting these up to turn their hate into love, likely taking them both by surprise. 

What did you think of the episode? Will Maggie forgive Liam? Will she consider giving him a second chance? Will they find Ben and Tracy? Will Amir and Sydney find common ground?