Attention, “Virgin River” fans: If the wait for Season 7 is starting to feel too long, here’s some good news for you—Netflix just added two seasons of the perfect binge-watch to pass the days until the next update.
“Sullivan’s Crossing,” which airs on The CW in the US and CTV in Canada, is also based on a book series by author Robyn Carr, author of “Virgin River,” and the two shows have quite a bit in common. Stop me if this sounds familiar. “Sullivan’s Crossing” follows a young medical professional who leaves the big city behind after a tragedy shakes the foundations of her life, leading her to start a new one in a scenic small town… where she also falls in love with a beautiful local, naturally.
There are many other parallels, recurring themes, and similar vibes between the two shows, but we’re not here to tiptoe into spoiler territory; we’re here to let you know that the first two seasons are now available to watch on Netflix. If you’re craving the mix of swoon-worthy romance, soapy twists, and small-town drama, you’ll want to check it out.
While they may have much in common, the shows are far from carbon copies, and it’s interesting to see how Carr explores his tropes of choice between the two stories. As for “Sullivan’s Crossing,” it centers on young neurosurgeon Maggie (Morgan Kohan) after a professional tragedy unravels her practice, sending her searching for a fresh start. She returns to her hometown, where she reconnects with her estranged father, Sully (Scott Patterson), and sparks a romance with Cal Jones (Chad Michael Murray), who has come to town to leave his own heartbreaking past behind.
As you can probably tell from the description, it has an extreme “Virgin River” vibe—but with a bit more of a millennial bent thanks to the appearance of 2000s teen heartthrob Chad Michael Murray and Gilmore Girls star Scott Patterson. It’s usually only available to stream on The CW’s website and app in the US, so the series’ Netflix debut should be a welcome opportunity for a wider audience to check out the romantic drama.
In fact, just one day after its Netflix debut, the series already climbed the Netflix TV Top 10 charts . That said, if you’re in a hurry to binge seasons 1 and 2, you’ll need to download the CW app to watch season 3.
Just don’t watch it too quickly unless you want to wait a little longer! Season 3 premiered in May on the US and still has two episodes remaining on The CW, with the finale scheduled for July 16. Additionally, season 4 is officially on the way after Carr announced the show’s renewal in a June Facebook post .
As for “Virgin River,” the cast celebrated the end of filming season 7 at the end of June , which hopefully means a release date is on the way. The series has bounced around a bit on Netflix’s release schedule, premiering in the winter, summer, and fall over the years, but there’s typically a year and a few shifts between new seasons. Most recently, season 6 premiered in December 2024.
With its season 7 renewal announced in October 2024, “Virgin River” became one of Netflix’s longest-running series, alongside titles such as “Grace & Frankie” (seven seasons), “Orange Is The New Black” (seven seasons), “Elite” (eight seasons) and “Big Mouth” (eight seasons).
