What’s It Like To Knock Squid Game Off The No. 1 Slot In Netflix’s Top 10? Sullivan’s Crossing Star Speaks Out

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The third and last season of the popular Netflix series “Squid Game,” released in June 2025, solidified its position as one of the top shows on Netflix. Throughout its three-season run, it shattered numerous records. Although opinions about the show’s ending were divided, it still climbed to the top spot on Netflix. However, the Canadian romance drama “Sullivan’s Crossing” eventually dethroned it for that position. Now, actress Morgan Kohan from “Sullivan’s” is expressing her thoughts on this turn of events.

You can currently watch the first two seasons of “Sullivan’s Crossing,” a drama inspired by Robyn Carr’s novel series, similar to her work on “Virgin River.” This show also features Chad Michael Murray, Tom Jackson, Andrea Menard, and Scott Patterson. Initially airing in Canada on CTV in early 2023, it later made its way to The CW in the United States later that year with a Netflix subscription providing access.

It appears that many viewers have only recently started watching the show, which is currently in its third season, thanks to streaming. Morgan Kohan, who plays neurosurgeon Maggie Sullivan, expressed delight when speaking to The Globe and Mail about how the show has made it to the Top 3 on Netflix and even pushed out one of Netflix’s most popular originals from the top trending list.

From the get-go, it was evident that we had a unique gem on our hands, as it thrived exceptionally well during its initial run on CTV, even before finishing its first season.

Despite the release of “Squid Game” on June 27 and “Sullivan’s Crossing” on July 8, the latter managed to excel and rank as the third most-watched show on Netflix between July 7 and July 13. Interestingly, it even surpassed “Squid Game” and rose to the No. 1 spot. Showrunner Kohan appears unfazed by this achievement, attributing the success to the unique charm of the romance series and its strong appeal in northern regions. Speaking about the experience, Kohan shared insights on the existing fanbase and the exciting growth the show has experienced.

It’s been truly delightful having this audience, yet witnessing its rapid expansion into another group – frankly, we all felt optimistic, but the excitement level has certainly skyrocketed!

As a movie enthusiast, I’ve got to say that Sullivan’s Crossing has been captivating audiences with its blend of drama and romance. However, it seems that Netflix’s top spot has been taken over by other shows. Yet, despite this, the series is holding strong in the Top 10, currently residing at No. 5. Quite surprisingly, Squid Game has moved down to No. 6, but let me tell you, that’s still quite an impressive feat!

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Fans who have relished watching the first two seasons of “Sullivan’s” will undoubtedly be thrilled. The third season, which wrapped up on The CW last week, is set to arrive on the streaming platform in August, as per Tudum. Interestingly, each episode of Season 3 is currently available for free streaming on The CW app. Given that the second season concludes with a significant cliffhanger, it’s likely that viewers will revisit Netflix to stream the third season once it becomes accessible.

It’s quite remarkable how Sullivan’s Crossing managed to surpass Squid Game in popularity within the streaming world. As a fan, I can’t help but feel joy knowing that more people are discovering this series. Morgan Kohan and their team should definitely take pride in their creation. By the way, Season 4 is set to air on The CW in 2026, so fans have ample time to catch up on the first three seasons before the new episodes drop.

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2025-07-22 19:59