Virgin River's 'perfect replacement' by the same creator gets huge update for international fans

Fans of Virgin River have another reason to celebrate this week, as they eagerly await the return of Mel Monroe (played by Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson) to their screens in just a few days.

In addition to the much-awaited sixth season of the popular romance series set to premiere next Thursday (December 19), another small-town drama with an increasing cult following has been confirmed for continuation.

Interestingly, this series not only shares a similar premise but is also penned by Robyn Carr, the same author behind Mel and Jack's adventures.

Sullivan's Crossing, starring Morgan Kohan and Chad Michael Murray, tells the story of a neurosurgeon who returns to her hometown in Nova Scotia to reconnect with her father, only to find more than she expected. The cast also includes Gilmore Girls star Scott Patterson and Canadian actors and musicians Tom Jackson and Andrea Menard.

The show was renewed for a third season back in June this year, reports the Daily Record.

Previously, the series was initially available for viewing in Canada on CTV before being aired on The CW slightly later.

However, this pattern might change as The CW has joined the third season, which is scheduled to broadcast on both networks in 2025. This implies that the upcoming 10-episode season could potentially be aired simultaneously in the US and Canada.

While Sullivan's Crossing may not yet have as large a following as Virgin River, this exciting development could significantly boost its fanbase in the coming years. The show has already received high praise from viewers.

A Reddit user shared their thoughts about a show with a familiar feel to Virgin River, saying: "Very similar story to VS about a woman who's a neurosurgeon