WithSullivan’s Crossingon hiatus, fans can look to other, similar TV shows while waiting for new episodes. The Canadian romance drama series originally premiered on CTV but later came to The CW, airing its three seasons and 30 episodes for all to see. However,Sullivan’s Crossing’s popularity significantly expanded when Netflixadded the show to the streaming service’s catalog.
The CW renewedSullivan’s Crossingfor a fourth season consisting of 10 episodes. It’s set to premiere in 2026.
Sullivan’s Crossingseason 3 endedwith a cliffhanger, making the wait for season 4 all the more excruciating. The good news is that the new episodes are on their way. Plus, Netflix (along with other streaming platforms and networks) has various romance drama TV series that could serve asSullivan’s Crossing’s replacement in the months between seasons 3 and 4.
10Virgin River
2019–Present
To start things off,Virgin Riveris an obvious choice when deciding which shows to watch that emulateSullivan’s Crossing.Both TV series are based on books by Robyn Carr,after all.Virgin RiverandSullivan’s Crossingalso take place in small towns and focus heavily on romance.
Virgin Riverfollows Mel Monroe, a nurse who escapes to a small town called, you guessed it, Virgin River,in Northern California. She wants to have a fresh start and forget her painful past. Of course, though, Mel still encounters various hardships after her move — sound familiar? Ultimately,Virgin Riveris the perfect replacement forSullivan’s Crossingand vice versa.
9Outlander
2014–Present
Outlandermight seem like an odd pick to replaceSullivan’s Crossing, but hear me out. The Starzhistorical drama is also based on a book series(by Diana Gabaldon) andfeatures passionate romances one can’t help but get caught up in.Outlanderfollows a nurse from 1945 who gets transported back in time to 1743, where she falls in love with a Highland warrior.
A prequel series,Outlander: Blood of My Blood, will premiere on June 12, 2025, on Starz.
It also helps thatOutlanderhas many seasons, seven going on eightto be exact. Season 8 will serve as the show’s last, but its premiere date has yet to be announced. Nevertheless,Outlanderand its seven seasonscan still distractSullivan’s Crossingfans long enough until season 4 arrives.
8When Calls the Heart
Just likeSullivan’s Crossing,When Calls the Hearttakes place in a small town in Canada,serves as an adaptation of a book series, and revolves around various romances. So, it’s easy to see why one should watch the latter if they love the former.When Calls the Heartis simply a great replacementshow forSullivan’s Crossing.
Plus,When Calls the Hearthas 12 seasonsand over 130 episodes.It’s bound to keep fans occupied during the hiatus between seasons 3 and 4 ofSullivan’s Crossing. Hopefully, the break won’t be too long, though.
7Ransom Canyon
2025–Present
If you’re searching fora short binge while waiting forSullivan’s Crossingseason 4,look no further thanRansom Canyon. The Netflix western romance series debuted in April 2025 and contains only 10 episodes. So, it will be easy towatch all ofRansom Canyonseason 1, filling the void left bySullivan’s Crossingin the process.
Ransom Canyoncenters around three ranching familieswho fight over control of the land (and just so happen to find love in the process). It essentially serves asNetflix’sYellowstonereplacement. However,Ransom Canyoncertainly has a different tone and leans much more into the romantic aspect of its story.
6Hart Of Dixie
2011–2015
Keeping in line with the small town theme,Hart of Dixieis another great replacement show forSullivan’s Crossing.It aired on The CW likeSullivan’s Crossing(meaning its dramatic elements are similar).Hart of Dixiealso features a female main character who moves to a small town for a fresh start.
Hart of Dixieran for four seasons and 76 episodes.
Rachel Bilson headlinesthe cast ofHart of Dixieas Zoe Hart, who dreamed of becoming a heart surgeon but has settled for working as a general practitioner in Bluebell, Alabama. There, she meets many people, including two men who catch her eye. Overall,Hart of Dixie’s a relatively short bingethat could help pass the time beforeSullivan’s Crossingseason 4.
5Sweet Magnolias
2020–Present
Netflix seems to be the home for small-town romance dramasas its original series,Sweet Magnolias, also shares a lot in common withSullivan’s Crossing.Sweet Magnoliasis based on novels(likeSullivan’s Crossing) by Sherryl Woods and follows three women who have been best friends since childhood. They often confide in each other regarding their family, work, and love lives.
As of the writing of this article,Sweet Magnoliashas run for four seasons and 40 episodes.Thankfully,Netflix renewedSweet Magnoliasfor a fifth season, meaning fans have more to look forward to even after the season 4 finale. The bad news is that they will likely have to wait until 2026 for season 5, just likeSullivan’s Crossingseason 4.
4Normal People
2020–2020
If you’relooking for a good cry after bingeingSullivan’s Crossing,Normal Peopleis the answer. The Hulu psychological romance drama is inspired bySally Rooney’s 2018 book of the same name. It chronicles the relationship between Marianne and Connell, covering different periods in their lives, from their days in secondary school to college.
Paul Mescal’s performance as Connell inNormal Peopleearned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie.
However, be forewarned —Normal Peoplehas a different, less comedic tone thanSullivan’s Crossing. Still, it does share some similarities with The CW show.Normal Peoplecovers an epic romance with various trials and tribulations,and it serves as an adaptation of a dramatic romance novel.
3Ginny & Georgia
2021–Present
Circling back to Netflix, the streaming service’s popularTV showGinny & Georgiaisa must-watch forSullivan’s Crossingfanatics.The comedy-drama’s setting is the small town of Wellsbury, Massachusetts, where Georgia Miller moves with her two children (Ginny and Austin) to escape her past. There, Georgia and Ginny, who is in high school, find love and encounter many obstacles.
All in all,Ginny & Georgiafeatures numerous shocking moments, intense love stories, and everything one would expect to find in a small town.
Not only doesromance play a role inGinny & Georgia,but so does family. In fact, family is undoubtedly the most important theme in the Netflix series. All in all,Ginny & Georgiafeatures numerous shocking moments, intense love stories, and everything one would expect to find in a small town.
2Gilmore Girls
2000–2007
Gilmore Girlschecks two major boxes on the list of criteria needed to matchSullivan’s Crossing— romance and small town. Perhaps it feels repetitive at this point, but those two themes are quite important to both shows. As such,Gilmore Girlsis the perfect replacementforSullivan’s Crossingduring its hiatus.
Whether you’re Team Jess, Team Logan, or Team Dean,Gilmore Girlssurely has a love storyfor everyone. And who could forget about Luke and Lorelei? However, whileromance plays a significant role in Amy Sherman-Palladino’s comedy-drama,Lorelei and Rory’s mother-daughter relationship and their lives in Stars Hollow, Connecticut, are at the heart ofGilmore Girls.
1Bridgerton
Last but not least,Bridgertonmay take place in a different time period,but it contains all the themes thatSullivan’s Crossingfans would enjoy. The Netflix alternative history regency romance drama depicts the whirlwind romances ofthe Bridgerton family. Each season covers one of the siblings' love stories (corresponding with their respective novels in Julia Quinn’s book series).
The Duke and I
On the Way to the Wedding
Gregory Bridgerton
June 14, 2025
EveryBridgertonseasonfeatures an epic romance, one that many strive for and that should appeal toSullivan’s Crossinglovers. However, despiteromance serving as the main theme,the show contains other elements, like familial bonds, social change, and more. On the surface, it might not seem likeBridgertonandSullivan’sCrossinghavemuch in common, but they do.
