Netflix small-town drama hailed as 'better than Virgin River' gets exciting update
Virgin River enthusiasts have every reason to celebrate as a series hailed as the ideal successor to the beloved small-town drama has announced major news.
Sullivan's Crossing, which draws from novels penned by Virgin River creator Robyn Carr, has secured renewal for its fourth series, mere weeks after concluding its third run on The CW.
Featuring Morgan Kohan in the lead role of Maggie Sullivan, this heartwarming romantic drama chronicles the journey of Maggie, a brain surgeon who returns to her Nova Scotia roots.
Escaping from legal complications, she abandons metropolitan life for countryside tranquillity whilst rebuilding her relationship with her father, Harry 'Sully' Sullivan, brought to life by Gilmore Girls favourite Scott Patterson.
The cast also boasts Dawson's Creek star Chad Michael Murray, making this series essential viewing for admirers of Mel Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack Sheridan's (Martin Henderson) touching romantic tale, reports the Mirror US.
This recommissioning follows the show's unexpected triumph on Netflix across America, amassing a remarkable 3 million viewers and 22 million viewing hours during its debut week.
After gaining momentum on the platform, Sullivan's Crossing has garnered enthusiastic endorsements from both viewers and reviewers as the perfect substitute whilst awaiting fresh Virgin River episodes.
Collider recently published a piece headlined "If You Love Virgin River You Need to Watch Netflix's Next Addictive Romance Series Steaming Up the Charts."
They noted in their article: "The fact that Sullivan's Crossing and Virgin River are both based on the works of Robyn Carr, a renowned romance novelist, doesn't hurt.
"But why is Sullivan's Crossing such a huge hit? There are plenty of reasons, including its cast, premise, and feel-good vibes."
Enthusiastic fans have taken to Reddit to express their admiration for the drama, with some even suggesting that this newer small-town romance surpasses Virgin River.
One viewer enthused: "Very similar story to VS about a woman who's a neurosurgeon who needs to leave her life in Boston to go stay in her childhood town.
"It's shot in Nova Scotia and has lovely scenic views of nature just like VR. It's set in a small cozy town with a romance and basically feels like a Canadian version of VR. I think it's a better show tbh."
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Echoing the sentiment, another fan commented: "Same writer but it's a bit slower and more dramatic, like emotionally dramatic."
A different user remarked: "It definitely has a similar small town charm but with a bit less cheesiness. A doctor in legal trouble goes home to her small town."
Defending the series against critics, another user wrote: "It gets some hate on this subreddit but don't let that stop you.
"Keep expectations low and the tissues at hand. Also, keep an eye out for the VR and GG actors."
Are you gearing up to binge-watch Sullivan's Crossing before the eagerly awaited fourth season drops?
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