Sullivan's Crossing (TV series)

Sullivan's Crossing is a Canadian romantic drama television series, which premiered on March 19, 2023 on CTV.[1] The second season premiered April 14, 2024[2][3] and is co-produced by American broadcast network The CW.[4] In June 2024, it was announced that the show had been renewed for a third season.[5]

Sullivan's Crossing
Created byRoma Roth
Based onSullivan's Crossing
by Robyn Carr
Starring
Music by
Opening theme"Time and Time Again" by WILD
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes20
Production
Executive producers
  • Hilary Martin
  • Michela DiMondo
  • Robyn Carr
  • Christopher E. Perry
  • Roma Roth
Producers
  • Mark Gingras
  • Michael Volpe
Production locationHalifax, Nova Scotia
Production companies
Original release
NetworkCTV
ReleaseMarch 19, 2023 (2023-03-19) –
present

Premise

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Based on the novel series by Robyn Carr, the series follows neurosurgeon Maggie Sullivan who finds herself in legal trouble and returns to her hometown in rural Nova Scotia to reconnect with her estranged father, Sully.[6]

Cast

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Main

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Recurring

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Episodes

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
110March 19, 2023 (2023-03-19)May 14, 2023 (2023-05-14)
210April 14, 2024 (2024-04-14)June 9, 2024 (2024-06-09)

Season 1 (2023)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
11"Coming Home"Bradley WalshRoma Roth & Kerri MacDonaldMarch 19, 2023 (2023-03-19)
22"Homewrecker"Gail HarveyAdam PettleMarch 26, 2023 (2023-03-26)
33"Detours"T.W. PeacockeKerri MacDonaldApril 2, 2023 (2023-04-02)
44"Rock and a Hard Place"T.W. PeacockeJohn Callaghan & T'áncháy RedversApril 9, 2023 (2023-04-09)
55"Pressure Drop"Gail HarveyJohn CallaghanApril 16, 2023 (2023-04-16)
66"Boiling Point"Bradley WalshKerri MacDonaldApril 23, 2023 (2023-04-23)
77"Second Chances"Gail HarveyKerri MacDonald & Dee Raffo & Roma RothApril 30, 2023 (2023-04-30)
88"Aftershock"Gail HarveyRoma RothMay 7, 2023 (2023-05-07)
99"Can't Help Falling"Jerry CiccorittiJohn CallaghanMay 14, 2023 (2023-05-14)
1010"Sins of the Father"Jerry CiccorittiRoma RothMay 14, 2023 (2023-05-14)

Season 2 (2024)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
Title [7]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [7]
111"Guilt Trip"Chris GrismerRoma RothApril 14, 2024 (2024-04-14)
122"A Storm Is Brewing"Chris GrismerLeila BasenApril 21, 2024 (2024-04-21)
133"Confessions"Cal CoonsMika CollinsApril 28, 2024 (2024-04-28)
144"Eye of the Storm"Cal CoonsShelley ScarrowMay 5, 2024 (2024-05-05)
155"Secrets"Melanie OrrRosana RothMay 12, 2024 (2024-05-12)
166"Revelations"Melanie OrrRyan Atimoyoo & Ken CrawMay 19, 2024 (2024-05-19)
177"Reunions"April MullenRoma RothMay 26, 2024 (2024-05-26)
188"Truth and Consequences"April MullenJohn CallaghanJune 2, 2024 (2024-06-02)
199"Remorse"Shamim SarifJohn Callaghan & Rosana RothJune 9, 2024 (2024-06-09)
2010"It's a Wonderful Life"Shamim SarifRoma RothJune 9, 2024 (2024-06-09)

Production

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Development

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The series was produced by Reel World Management in collaboration with Bell Media and Fremantle.[8] Production on the series started in June 2022 in Nova Scotia.[9]

The show is filmed in multiple locations in Nova Scotia. The most prominent filming locations include Shubie Park in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, 1901 Beaver Bank Road in Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia, and Agricola Street in North End, Halifax. Additionally, many aerial shots of famous coastal locations in the province were used as B-rollincluding Lawrencetown Beach and Peggy’s Cove.

In June 2023, the show was renewed for a second season by CTV and The CW.[10] Filming for the second season wrapped in the fall of 2023.[11]

In June 2024, CTV announced that series had been renewed for a third season.[5] On December 11, 2024, The CW also renewed the series for a third season.[12]

Casting

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The cast also includes Chad Michael Murray as Cal, Sully's assistant at the campground that he runs, as well as Tom Jackson, Andrea Menard, Lynda Boyd, Allan Hawco, Amalia Williamson, Peter Outerbridge, Dakota Taylor and Lauren Hammersley in supporting roles.[13]

International broadcast

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In the United States, the series premiered on October 4, 2023, on The CW.[14][15] Season 2 premiered on October 2, 2024.[16]

In Africa, the series airs on M-Net.

The Voyo platform broadcasts the series in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

In Sweden, seasons 1 and 2 were released in the summer of 2024 on the channel TV4.

Reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the first season has an approval rating of 60% based on five critic reviews.[17]

References

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  1. ^ Mullin, Morgan (2023-03-09). "Halifax-shot series Sullivan's Crossing airs March 19". The Coast. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  2. ^ CTV (March 11, 2024). "The #SullivansCrossing family is BACK together for an all-new season on April 14. What are you excited to see this season?". Instagram. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  3. ^ Freedman, Adrianna (February 12, 2024). "'Sullivan's Crossing' Fans, Chad Michael Murray Just Gave an Exciting Season 2 Update". Good Housekeeping. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  4. ^ Porter, Rick (June 8, 2023). "The CW Gives Early Renewal to Drama 'Sullivan's Crossing'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  5. ^ a b CTV [@ctv] (June 6, 2024). "Back to Sullivan's Crossing we go!🚗🏕️ @morgankohan, @chadmichaelmurray and @scottgordonpatterson return for Season 3 of @sullivanscrossingctv! #BellMediaUpfront" – via Instagram.
  6. ^ Kelly, Katie (2023-03-20). "'It hooked me pretty deeply': Actor Scott Patterson thrilled with premiere of 'Sullivan's Crossing'". CTV Atlantic. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  7. ^ a b "Sullivan's Crossing – Listings". Zap2it. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
  8. ^ Jones, Holly (2022-08-25). "'Virgin River' Author's Follow-Up 'Sullivan's Crossing' Unveils First-Look Photos (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  9. ^ Ahearn, Victoria (2022-06-01). "CTV drama Sullivan's Crossing readies cameras for Nova Scotia". Playback. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  10. ^ White, Peter (June 8, 2023). "'Sullivan's Crossing' Renewed For Season 2 At The CW & CTV". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  11. ^ Freedman, Adrianna (October 18, 2023). "'Sullivan's Crossing' Star Scott Patterson on His Most Emotional Role Yet". Good Housekeeping. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  12. ^ Silva, Gabriela (2024-12-11). "Sullivan's Crossing Season 3 Picked Up by The CW". TVLine. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  13. ^ Cooke, Stephen (2022-06-02). "Robyn Carr's Sullivan's Crossing series to shoot in Nova Scotia for CTV". SaltWire Network. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  14. ^ Rice, Lynette (April 26, 2023). "CW Picks Up 'Sullivan's Crossing': Chad Michael Murray, Scott Patterson To Star In Book Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  15. ^ Gelman, Vlada (July 12, 2023). "The CW Unveils Fall Premiere Dates for FBoy Island's Return, Sullivan's Crossing and More Imports". TVLine. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  16. ^ Petski, Denise (2024-06-20). "The CW Sets Fall Premiere Dates For Final Season Of 'Superman & Lois', 'WWE NXT', 'Sullivan's Crossing', 'The Chosen' & More". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  17. ^ "Sullivan's Crossing: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
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