One of The CW’s most popular romance drama TV shows is returning next year following its renewal for a fifth season. The show, starring Dawson’s Creek star Chad Michael Murray, will return with 10 new episodes. Following its debut on CTV, it made its way to the U.S. audience via The CW, followed by a successful Netflix release.
What The CW TV show has been renewed for Season 5?
The CW has finalized a deal to co-produce and bring back Sullivan’s Crossing for a fifth season (via Deadline). The series was previously renewed by CTV and the Canadian network Crave over a month ago. Sullivan’s Crossing season 5 will enter production in Nova Scotia later this summer.
The series was created by Roma Roth. Its upcoming season will feature a new head writer, Floyd Kane, who will replace Roth. However, she will remain an executive producer. The show is based on Robyn Carr’s eponymous series of novels, the last of which was released in 2020.
“I could not be more excited that Sullivan’s Crossing will be returning for its fifth season,” said Roth. “From the beginning, my goal was to create a long-running series that would resonate deeply with a global audience, and I’m thrilled that our fans have supported us every step of the way. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished alongside our valued partners, crew, and cast and remain committed to guiding the series as we continue to build on our success with Season 5.”
Roth continued to state that she was “delighted” to have Kane stepping in as the head writer, “whose talented storytelling will help shape the next chapter of Sullivan’s Crossing.” She, meanwhile, will be spearheading an adaptation of another Carr book series, Thunder Point, on CTV.
Sullivan’s Crossing stars Morgan Kohan, Chad Michael Murray, Tom Jackson, Andrea Menard, and more. Scott Patterson, who was the co-lead on the show for its first three seasons, is not expected to return in season 5.
Deadline also reported that the series has averaged over 1 million viewers across multiple platforms, aided by its Netflix syndication in the U.S. last year. Its season 4 finale ranked #6 on Netflix’s English series chart globally after its release in late June.
Sullivan’s Crossing season 5 will premiere on The CW in the U.S. in 2027.
