Morgan Kohan's Sullivan's Crossing Explains Scott Patterson's Exit

Sullivan's Crossing's Morgan Cohen paves the way Scott Pattersonout 'touched the show.

“It's interesting. There will always be different energies,” Kohan, 32, told the exclusive. Us Weekly. “One of the things that came out of not having Sully on the show was that we got all these great new actors.”

Kohan found it “really fun” to introduce new relationships to the show.

“What I really liked was doing the flashbacks and seeing a younger version of Maggie,” she added Us about the change of season 4. “To see him fully let go and continue what was happening in front of him … I really liked seeing him.”

Based on the book series by Robyn Carr, Sullivan's Crossing centers around neurosurgeon Maggie (Kohan) after she returns home to Nova Scotia to reconnect with her estranged father, Sully (Patterson). A short fling turns Maggie into making plans for the future in Sullivan's Crossing with Cal's love (Chad Michael Murray).

Season 3 of the hit series, which premiered on Netflix in August 2025, ended on a shocking note when Maggie's relationship with Cal was affected by her secret husband, Liam (Marcus Rosner), walking into the city.

Elsewhere in the season, Sully went on the run with his girlfriend. Us broke the news in March that Patterson, 67, had finally exited the series before season 4.

“Sullivan's Crossing Season 3 ended with Sully going to Ireland, starting a new chapter in his life. Season 4 will pick up the next day, with Sully overseas,” Roth shared. Us. “Even though he's not a reality this season, the character remains an important part of the world that has the potential to be included in future seasons if that's consistent with the art going on.”

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Sullivan's Crossing is undergoing a major change when Scott Patterson's character Sully is being written off – but what does the shocking exit from the show mean? Based on the series of books by Robyn Carr, Sullivan's Crossing centers around surgeon Maggie (Morgan Kohan) after she returns home to Nova Scotia to reconnect. […]

Patterson later revealed what led to her dramatic departure, writing on Instagram, “The creative differences were unacceptable and I realized sadly that the show was not something I could agree to continue.

He continued: “It is sad that they are now saying that they are moving away from me/Sully when the truth is the opposite, and those who have spoken sadly also know this truth well, yet they choose to say otherwise. I did not mean to make any statement but the fans of the books and the show should know the truth as I have always respected those who support this industry and we love luck in this industry. Bring it back to life.”

Sullivan's Crossing is currently streaming on Netflix.