CTV’s Sullivan’s Crossing has returned for season 4 after a stunning solid exit — and a secret husband plot twist — however how can followers watch the present on The CW and Netflix?
Based mostly on a e-book collection by Robyn Carr, Sullivan’s Crossing follows neurosurgeon Maggie (Morgan Kohan) as she returns to her hometown in rural Nova Scotia. All through the seasons, viewers have been launched to her estranged father, Sully (Scott Patterson), newcomer Cal (Chad Michael Murray) and extra members of the neighborhood.
Sullivan’s Crossing was renewed for a fourth season, which premiered March 22, 2026, on CTV. After airing in Canada, the hit present will comply with up with April 20, 2026, on The CW after which on Netflix presumably in the summertime as soon as the present wraps up on cable.
Earlier than its premiere, Us Weekly broke the information in March that Patterson wouldn’t be reprising his position when season 4 returns.
“Season 3 of Sullivan’s Crossing ended with Sully leaving for Eire, starting a brand new chapter in his life. Season 4 picks up the following day, with Sully nonetheless abroad,” Sullivan’s Crossing government producer and showrunner Roma Roth solely advised Us. “Whereas he isn’t bodily current on this season, the character stays an vital a part of the world with the potential to be included in future seasons ought to that align with the continuing artistic.”
In response, Patterson hinted at what brought about his stunning departure, writing through Instagram, “The artistic variations have been turning into untenable and I simply sadly realized that the present was not one thing that I may conform to proceed.”
Patterson clarified it wasn’t his alternative to go away Sullivan’s Crossing.
“It’s unlucky that it’s now being implied that they moved on from me/Sully when the very fact is the exact opposite, and people who sadly have already got spoken out are additionally totally conscious of this reality, and but selected to say in any other case,” he continued. “I used to be not aspiring to make any assertion however the followers of the books and the present should know the reality as I’ve all the time been respectful of those that help this trade by watching and loving these characters we’re so dang fortunate and blessed to painting and convey to life.”
“Each actor is aware of what it’s wish to fall in love with a personality and a narrative. I fell in love with Sully and don’t have anything however fondness for him,” he shared. “I actually loved Sully and fought for his voice and his character. The richness and depth of Sully, whom the followers of the books all know and love, is so multi-layered and fascinating.”
The assertion concluded: “The followers deserved higher than to suppose the embodiment of this character, me, would simply disrespect not solely the present, however them. In the long run, we’re all followers of those characters and tales, and I’ll all the time help and defend the reality.”

