Sullivan’s Crossing Tops Netflix Charts — And It’s the Ultimate Fix for Virgin River Fans
While Squid Game season 3 continues to shatter streaming records, a quieter, cozier drama has just stolen the #1 spot on Netflix’s U.S. Top 10 — and it’s everything Virgin River fans have been waiting for.
Introducing: Sullivan’s Crossing — a heartfelt, emotional journey set in the scenic landscapes of rural Canada. With its slow-burn romance, family tension, and second-chance healing, it’s no wonder this CTV and CW series is dominating the charts just days after dropping its first two seasons on Netflix in July 2025.
🩺 From Surgeon to Small-Town Survivor: Maggie Sullivan’s Journey Begins
Sullivan’s Crossing follows Dr. Maggie Sullivan (Morgan Kohan), a brilliant but emotionally guarded neurosurgeon whose career crumbles overnight after a negligence lawsuit forces her to take a hard pause. With nowhere else to go, she returns home to the remote town where her estranged father, Sully (Scott Patterson), still lives.
What starts as a reluctant visit turns into a life-altering reconnection — not just with her father, but with the community, her past, and herself. And then there’s Cal Jones (played by One Tree Hill alum Chad Michael Murray), the quiet, brooding local with demons of his own.
Their chemistry isn’t just palpable — it’s devastating in the best way.
💘 Maggie and Cal: The New Mel and Jack?
Fans of Virgin River will find instant comfort in the dynamic between Maggie and Cal, a romance brimming with tension, trauma, and tenderness. Like Mel and Jack, their relationship is built not on tropes but on earned trust and deep wounds.
While Maggie wrestles with the guilt and grief of her career collapse, Cal carries secrets of his own — a past he won’t speak of, a future he’s afraid to imagine, and a heart he’s terrified to open.
But in Sullivan’s Crossing, silence doesn’t last forever — and love, even the quiet kind, finds a way.
📚 Another Robyn Carr Adaptation Hits the Jackpot
Yes, Sullivan’s Crossing is based on the book series by Robyn Carr, the same author behind Virgin River. That’s no coincidence. Carr’s mastery of intimate, character-driven storytelling translates effortlessly to the screen, and Netflix subscribers are eating it up.
If you love:
- Emotional story arcs ✅
- Healing from grief ✅
- Romance that takes its time ✅
- Scenic, small-town escapism ✅
…then Sullivan’s Crossing is your next must-watch.
📺 Topping the Charts: Beating Out Squid Game Season 3
In a shocking twist, Sullivan’s Crossing has bumped Squid Game Season 3 off the #1 spot on Netflix’s U.S. Top 10 — something no other series had accomplished since the Korean phenomenon’s latest season premiered on June 27.
That kind of leap isn’t just about curiosity — it’s loyalty, especially from romance and drama lovers who’ve been starved for more content since Virgin River Season 6.
And with Virgin River Season 7 still without a solid release date (projected for late 2025 or early 2026), Sullivan’s Crossing is the perfect emotional placeholder.
🗓️ What’s Next: Season 3 Coming Soon
Netflix hasn’t officially confirmed the release date for Sullivan’s Crossing Season 3, but multiple sources report that it’s likely dropping August 11 — a lightning-fast follow-up for a show still basking in its Top 10 glory.
That means fans won’t have to wait long to:
- See what’s next for Maggie and Cal
- Watch the community around them evolve
- Discover the deeper secrets still hiding in the town’s quiet corners
🔄 Virgin River Season 7 + 8: What We Know So Far
Don’t worry — Virgin River isn’t going anywhere. Here’s the latest:
- Season 7 has officially wrapped filming
- Star Alexandra Breckenridge says she doesn’t know the exact premiere date, though a late 2025 release is still possible
- Netflix recently confirmed Season 8 — making Virgin River the longest-running live-action scripted Netflix series ever
But with no new episodes on the horizon for several months, Sullivan’s Crossing is stepping in beautifully to fill the void.
❓ Should You Watch Sullivan’s Crossing?
If you:
- Miss Virgin River’s quiet intimacy
- Crave emotional growth over plot twists
- Want characters who heal, hurt, and try again
…then yes. A thousand times yes.
📺 Watch Now: Sullivan’s Crossing Seasons 1 & 2 on Netflix
📆 Season 3 Rumored Release Date: August 11, 2025
💘 Don’t wait — your next favorite romance is calling.
