Sullivan’s Crossing Season 5 is officially happening, although Netflix viewers will probably need to wait until 2027 to watch the next chapter of Maggie and Cal’s story.
CTV renewed the romantic drama for a fifth season in June 2026, describing it as the network’s number-one original drama. Production is scheduled to begin in Nova Scotia during summer 2026, while an exact premiere date and episode count remain unconfirmed.
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- Renewal status: Officially renewed by CTV
- Expected filming period: Summer 2026
- Likely CTV premiere: Spring 2027
- Expected episode count: Around 10 episodes
- Genre: Romantic drama and medical drama
- Filming location: Nova Scotia, Canada
- Expected Netflix release: Summer 2027
The spring 2027 estimate follows the show’s recent release pattern. Seasons 3 and 4 arrived during the spring, while the fourth season contained 10 one-hour episodes.
Where the story is heading
Spoilers for the Sullivan’s Crossing Season 4 finale follow.
Season 4 ended with Cal proposing to Maggie, but viewers did not hear her answer. Tracy interrupted the moment by asking Maggie and Cal to take her in, leaving the couple’s engagement and immediate future unresolved.
Season 5 should return to Maggie’s decision and examine whether she and Cal can finally build a stable life together. Their relationship faced another major test during Season 4 after Liam, Maggie’s former husband, arrived and revealed more about their complicated past.
Earlier seasons followed Maggie as she returned to Sullivan’s Crossing after legal trouble disrupted her medical career. Her time at the campground helped her rebuild her relationship with her father, Sully, while her friendship with Cal slowly developed into a romance.
Season 5 will have a new showrunner
The series will also experience a creative change behind the scenes. Creator Roma Roth will remain involved as an executive producer, while Floyd Kane takes over as showrunner for Season 5.
Morgan Kohan and Chad Michael Murray are expected to return as Maggie and Cal. However, the complete cast has not been announced. Scott Patterson, who played Sully during the first three seasons, is also not currently expected to return.
When should Season 5 arrive on Netflix?
Netflix has not announced a Season 5 release date. Season 4 joined Netflix on June 30, 2026, shortly after its television finale aired on June 22.
Based on that schedule, Sullivan’s Crossing Season 5 should reach Netflix a few weeks after its 2027 television finale. A release between June and August 2027 appears most likely, provided the new season premieres during spring.
Season 4 recently reached Netflix’s global Top 10 with 1.3 million views during the week of July 13 to July 19, giving the streaming service another reason to carry the next season.
Do you think Maggie will accept Cal’s proposal, or will Tracy’s arrival change their plans? Let us know what you expect from Sullivan’s Crossing Season 5 in the comments.
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