Sullivan's Crossing Season 5 renewed by The CW for 2027
The CW has renewed Sullivan's Crossing for a 10-episode Season 5, set to premiere in 2027. Production begins in Nova Scotia later this summer. Stars Morgan Kohan and Chad Michael Murray return as Maggie and Cal, with Floyd Kane stepping in as head writer while creator Roma Roth remains an executive producer. For viewers following sullivanaposs crossing season updates, the U.S. pickup locks in another year on the network.
Key Takeaways
- The CW ordered a 10-episode fifth season for a 2027 premiere.
- Production is set to begin in Nova Scotia later this summer.
- Floyd Kane takes over as head writer; Roma Roth stays as executive producer.
- The show has averaged more than 1 million cross-platform viewers per episode for The CW this season.
- Scott Patterson has no current plans for a significant Season 5 return.
When will Sullivan's Crossing Season 5 air on The CW?
Season 5 will premiere on The CW in 2027, keeping the series' yearly cadence, according to Deadline. An exact premiere date has not been announced.
The 10-episode order matches prior seasons. Filming is scheduled to start in Nova Scotia later this summer. The CW has been the show's first-window U.S. home since Season 1.
Canada already renewed the drama more than a month earlier. CTV and Crave ordered Season 5 as part of Bell Media's upfront announcements, before The CW finalized its deal.
Who is running Sullivan's Crossing Season 5?
Creator Roma Roth is stepping down as head writer and showrunner after four seasons. Floyd Kane, known for Diggstown, will serve as head writer and handle day-to-day responsibilities.
Roth remains an executive producer. In a statement, she said she could not be more excited about the fifth season and welcomed Kane's storytelling for the next chapter. She is also developing Thunder Point, another Robyn Carr adaptation for CTV, and executive produces Netflix's Virgin River.
The series is based on Carr's bestselling books and stars Morgan Kohan as neurosurgeon Maggie Sullivan and Chad Michael Murray as Cal. Murray, a Dawson's Creek and One Tree Hill alum, remains a central draw for U.S. audiences tracking celebrity breaking news.
Why did The CW renew Sullivan's Crossing now?
Momentum on broadcast and streaming helped seal the renewal. Deadline reports the series has averaged more than 1 million cross-platform viewers per episode season-to-date for The CW.
On linear TV, the show is up 62% among adults 18-49, 26% among adults 25-54, and 30% in total viewers. VOD viewing within seven days of airing rose 44%.
Netflix exposure amplified that buzz. Seasons 1-3 launched on the streamer last summer. Season 4's finale aired on The CW on June 22, then debuted on Netflix on June 30, ranking No. 6 on Netflix's global English series chart in its opening week with 3 million views despite a U.S.-only release.
Season 4 left Maggie's romance with Cal unsettled after ex-husband Liam arrived with a shocking revelation. Season 4 was also the first without original co-lead Scott Patterson, and there are no current plans for him to return in a significant way for Season 5.