Full Breakdown
CW Announces Season 5 Renewal of “Sullivan’s Crossing”
7/17/2026, 12:46:44 PM
Renewal Details and Production Timeline
The CW has finalized a deal for a 10-episode Season 5 of the Canadian romantic drama “Sullivan’s Crossing.” Production is set to begin in Nova Scotia later this summer, and the season will premiere on the CW in 2027, preserving the series’ yearly cadence. The pickup follows CTV and Crave’s Season 5 renewal in Canada, announced by parent Bell Media during its upfront presentations.
Creative Changes and Key Personnel
Creator Roma Roth—head writer for the first four seasons—will step down from that role. Floyd Kane will serve as head writer for Season 5, while Roth remains an executive producer. Roth also executive-produces the forthcoming CTV series “Thunder Point,” another adaptation of Robyn Carr novels, and Netflix’s hit Carr adaptation “Virgin River.” Additional executive producers include Christopher E. Perry and Aren Prupas; producers are Marc Tetreault, Jason Levangie and Alex Jordan.
Audience Performance and Ratings Impact
The series has averaged more than 1 million cross-platform viewers per episode to date. Linear-television ratings rose +62 % among adults 18-49, +26 % among adults 25-54, and +30 % in total viewers. Within seven days of airing, P2+ viewing on VOD platforms increased +44 %. Season 4, the first CW installment after Netflix availability, debuted at #6 on Netflix’s global English-series chart with 3 million views in its opening week, despite being available only in the United States. The Season 4 finale aired on June 22 on the CW; the season launched on Netflix on June 30.
Verbatim Quote
> “I could not be more excited that Sullivan’s Crossing will be returning for its fifth season.” — Roma Roth, Executive Producer
Upcoming Release
Following summer production in Nova Scotia, Season 5 will launch on the CW in 2027, continuing the series’ established yearly release rhythm.
