The much-anticipated second season of “Sullivan’s Crossing” kicked off tonight, ushering in a tidal wave of change following a finale that left us all on the sting of our seats. The premiere didn’t disappoint, revealing that life at Sullivan’s Crossing has been completely altered by the occasions of final season.
The opening scene was a coronary heart stopper- Maggie, in a state of panic and heartbreak, rushed into the hospital to search out her father recovering from his stroke. She apologized at his bedside and rigidity mounted as Lola, laying in wait at Sully’s bedside, attacked Maggie about her absence throughout Sully’s stroke. In the meantime, Cal arrived in search of a second to speak, however Maggie dismissed him, nonetheless upset that he left with out saying goodbye. Cal requested Sully why Maggie was giving him the chilly shoulder, and he revealed that Maggie by no means discovered his observe and assumed he left with out saying something to her.
“Guilt Trip” – SULLIVAN’S CROSSING. Pictured: Scott Patterson as Sully Sullivan. Photograph: Bell Media ©2024. All Rights Reserved.
Complicating issues, Sully’s physician expressed concern to Maggie over her father’s worsening signs of agitation and reminiscence loss, suspecting that one thing extra could also be happening. Maggie grappled with this as she struggled together with her tumultuous emotions. She feels guilt for accepting the job in Boston and spoke with Frank about her emotions. He’s all the time the right voice of calm and motive. He instructed her that when Maggie’s mom took her away from Sully, it destroyed him. Maggie shared how her anger simply previous to Sully’s stroke has crammed her with immense guilt, mirroring Frank’s personal regrets about leaving Sully and travelling to Alberta regardless of realizing Sully was struggling.
In a coronary heart to coronary heart with Sydney, Maggie confided that she is pregnant and is considering getting again along with Andrew. She is aware of firsthand what it’s wish to develop up with out a father, and he or she doesn’t need that for her youngster. Sydney assured Maggie that she is robust sufficient to boost the infant on her personal, however Maggie is all the time following her head as a substitute of her coronary heart and getting again along with the daddy of her youngster is the selection that makes probably the most sense, no matter whether it is what she actually desires or not.
“Guilt Trip” – SULLIVAN’S CROSSING. Pictured: Morgan Kohan as Maggie Sullivan and Tom Jackson as Frank Cranebear. Photograph: Bell Media ©2024. All Rights Reserved.
Including to the immense stress Maggie is already dealing with, her step-father, Walter, tried to drive her to return again to Boston, stating that it is crucial for her to prioritize her profession.
Cal lastly cleared the air with Maggie, and was about to inform her that he desires to start out a future together with her, however earlier than he might end, she minimize him off and instructed him that she goes again to Boston and sure reuniting with Andrew. Whereas Cal expressed happiness for her alternative, he was clearly damage and confused by Maggie’s resolution. Cal has lastly put his previous behind him and is able to discover love with Maggie, however until she will be able to discover a strategy to comply with her coronary heart as a substitute of doing what she perceives is true, they don’t stand an opportunity.
Within the episode’s last moments, a somber revelation unfolded as Sully’s physician knowledgeable Maggie that he has Alzheimer’s illness. As if this information weren’t distressing sufficient, the physician was urgently referred to as to help Sully. Speeding to see what occurred, Maggie watched in horror as her father lay on the hospital ground, bleeding from a head damage. Amid the private challenges confronted by Sully and Maggie, Sullivan’s Crossing continues to be dealing with foreclosures. Frank and Edna observed two males surveying the property. Upon inquiring about what they have been doing, one of many males revealed that he owns the golf course throughout the lake and is eager about buying Sullivan’s Crossing.
“Guilt Trip” – SULLIVAN’S CROSSING. Pictured: Morgan Kohan as Maggie Sullivan and Chad Michael Murray as Cal Jones. Photograph: Bell Media ©2024. All Rights Reserved.
Maggie faces a tricky resolution: return to Boston to focus on her profession and reunite with Andrew to boost their youngster, or stay at Sullivan’s Crossing to take care of Sully and overlook what she thinks is true and transfer ahead with Cal as a substitute. It’s tough to imagine that Maggie would simply abandon Sully in his time of want, particularly with the truth that he might lose his legacy on prime of all the pieces else he’s dealing with. Maggie is grappling with so many heavy points and looming selections, and her tendency to base choices on others emotions, slightly than her personal, complicates issues. Now, greater than ever, it’s essential for her to prioritize her personal happiness. Hopefully she’s going to come to see this and notice what’s most vital to her.
The opposite narrative’s in tonight’s episode have been additionally compelling. Frank and Edna mentioned their journey to Alberta, which Edna revealed turned bitter attributable to Frank’s standoffish behaviour towards his household, successfully ruining the holiday. Edna accused Frank of being cussed and refusing to reconcile together with his previous. He was adamant that his behaviour was justified attributable to what his household put him by. It wasn’t revealed what this was simply but, however hopefully viewers will be taught extra about Frank’s previous and what led him and Edna to the Crossing because the season progresses.
In the meantime, Sydney’s new dwelling association with Rafe is proving to be uncomfortable. Though Rafe has promised to maintain issues platonic, his unresolved emotions for Sydney complicate issues. Rob and Sydney’s relationship additionally stays strained and regardless of his efforts to make amends, she continues to be standoffish, clinging to her damage emotions. The theme of reconciling with the previous weaves by so many narratives together with Sydney’s. Rob and Sydney want one another and the earlier she will be able to come to phrases with what occurred in New York, the earlier she will be able to forgive Rob and work in the direction of shaping her future. Elsewhere, Jackson and his father have been touring universities throughout Canada, marking a brand new chapter because the divorce is now finalized.
“Guilt Trip” – SULLIVAN’S CROSSING. Pictured: Lindura as Sydney Shandon and Dakota Taylor as Rafe Vadas. Photograph: Bell Media ©2024. All Rights Reserved.
It’s clear that that is going to be an intense season, full of heartbreak and life-changing choices. The author’s excel at growing the characters’ arcs in a approach that deeply resonates with viewers and engages them. Viewers genuinely care concerning the characters on the present and empathize with their experiences. In in the present day’s TV panorama, it’s uncommon for a present to seize the human expertise in a real and relatable approach and the workforce behind Sullivan’s Crossing needs to be recommended for his or her potential to do that with each single episode.
Ready for the following episode will possible show insufferable, am I proper, Sullivan’s Crossing followers? How did you are feeling concerning the episode? What do you suppose Maggie will resolve to do? Will Sully be capable of come to phrases together with his prognosis? Share your ideas beneath and have interaction with me on X @middleofcanada.
