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The Sullivan’s Crossing season three finale is finally out, and it had all the ingredients fans have come to expect. Starting with the heartfelt drama, followed by romantic tension, and one last-minute twist that changes everything. With the land dispute resolved earlier in the season, the final episodes of this Netflix show narrowed in on personal stories, giving us moments of hope, heartbreak, and a cliffhanger that guarantees season four will be one to watch.

Honestly, the biggest shock was Edna’s health scare. We’d seen the eyesight thing coming for a while, but when Maggie confirmed what it actually was, it suddenly felt real. Fortunately, or unfortunately, it was a benign brain tumour, and the surgery to remove it was risky. At first, Edna refused, fearing the consequences, not just for herself but for Frank, who she thought could not cope if something went wrong. However, eventually, she agreed, but only if Maggie performed it. The operation had its tense moments, but Maggie pulled through, and Edna woke up safe, ready to embrace a quieter, simpler life with Frank.

That surgery also stirred up tension between Maggie and Cal. Being back in the operating room reminded her of the career she had left behind, while, on the other hand, Cal worried she might regret choosing Timberlake over a high-profile life as a neurosurgeon. But Maggie came to a realisation: she could be a doctor and stay in Timberlake with Cal.

Just when we thought Maggie and Cal were finally getting their moment, boom — Rob’s restaurant party throws in that curveball. It was hard not to laugh out loud at how soap-opera that entrance felt.. Liam, a man Maggie had called a “summer fling”, arrived and dropped a bomb. Apparently, he was her husband. Cal’s shock was immediate, Maggie’s horror unmistakable, and the screen cut to black, leaving viewers with more questions than answers.

Liam’s arrival raises one of the Sullivan’s Crossing finale’s biggest mysteries, which is Maggie’s failure to ever mention him. Her reaction suggests genuine surprise, hinting that maybe she believed their marriage had been annulled or had forgotten it entirely. Whether it was a rash Vegas decision or a misunderstanding, it is clear she was not expecting him to walk back into her life.

While her love life took centre stage in the final moments, Sully’s story also shifted. Helen convinced him to join her on an extended trip to Ireland, a big step for someone who has always been rooted in the Crossing. Sully finally saying yes to Helen’s Ireland trip shows just how far he’s come. He’s always been glued to the Crossing, so this is huge. Of course, it couldn’t come at a more complicated time, Edna’s still fragile, and Maggie’s only just settled. That gap is going to sting.

Rafe and Sydney’s romance also seemed to be on shaky ground. Their differing views on marriage reached a breaking point, and the look on Rafe’s face hinted that he might be ready to end things. Fans have long questioned whether they were a good match, and a breakup could be the fresh start both characters need.

Beneath all the twists, the finale’s core message was about finding your own path. Maggie chose to combine her love for medicine with her love for Cal and stay back in Timberlake. Sully decided to embrace life with Helen, and Rob took a big step forward in his relationship with Jane. Even the potential breakups suggest characters refusing to compromise on who they are.

And yet, for all the resolutions, the stage for season four is set with plenty of unresolved tension. The Liam reveal will almost certainly cause trouble between Maggie and Cal, while Sully’s absence might shake up the Crossing. Other relationships, from Rafe and Sydney to Lola and Jacob, are bound to evolve, for better or worse.

At the end of the day, Sullivan’s Crossing has always thrived on the same mix, love, loss, and those second chances that don’t always land cleanly. If season four doesn’t double down on that, I’ll be stunned. We should all be bracing for chaos.