Review of Sullivan Crossing Second Chances
After solely six episodes, Sullivan’s Crossing has gained over the hearts of so many, by bringing to life so many necessary, relatable household points. With a lot hardship on this planet, individuals want a feel-good present that they will escape with for an hour every week, and Sullivan’s Crossing is the proper present for that. Final week’s episode had Maggie again in Boston, trying to reconnect along with her life there whereas going through her deposition. It was an intense hour that left us with two unanswered questions- will Maggie settle for Andrew’s marriage proposal and what was the emergency that made her wish to return to Sullivan’s Crossing? Each had been answered tonight in a somber hour, crammed with a variety of a lot wanted drama and main revelations.
Sadly, the tragedy that introduced Maggie again to the Crossing was the passing of beloved character, Roy. After solely six episodes, Roy stole the hearts of viewers and it will likely be troublesome to think about the present with out his kindness and knowledge. Regardless of her grief, Lola definitely performed up Roy’s dying to get nearer to Cal and parade her closeness with Sully proper beneath Maggie’s nostril. Her motives have develop into very clear the final couple of episodes, and the best way she turned her nostril when she noticed Maggie arrive on the memorial, made it apparent that she shouldn’t be as harmless as everybody thinks she is. As an alternative of being grateful that Maggie got here to supply her assist and condolences, Lola lashed out at her for repeatedly hurting Sully and made her really feel responsible for ever returning to the Crossing.
Proper from the get-go, it’s clear that Andrew solely got here again to Sullivan’s Crossing to look at over Maggie and ensure she doesn’t get too wrapped up in issues and determine to remain. She nonetheless hasn’t accepted Andrew’s marriage proposal, however he presumptuously tells Sully that Maggie is his fiancee, assured that she’s going to settle for his marriage proposal as soon as all of her drama with the deposition is over with. Sully by no means appreciated Andrew from the beginning, and he’s postpone by Andrew seemingly forcing Maggie to simply accept his proposal and shopping for a house for her with out even asking for her enter. When Cal and Maggie share a second at Roy’s funeral, Andrew makes some extent of interrupting and kissing Maggie proper in entrance of Cal. Maggie tries laborious to point out Andrew the great thing about Sullivan’s Crossing and assist him perceive why she loves it a lot, however he isn’t prepared to open himself as much as having fun with it in any respect. After Andrew has a dialogue with Frank, it’s clear that Maggie is happier and feels extra free at Sullivan’s Crossing, however Andrew refuses to simply accept that. He needs to consider that she has modified to suit the mildew he has created for her and their life collectively.
The memorial introduced up troublesome recollections for Cal of his spouse’s passing, together with a reminiscence of her making him promise that he would transfer on and discover love once more. Chad Michael Murray is so distinctive in conveying his feelings, that you possibly can really feel the love he had for his spouse by way of his recollections of her. Viewers may additionally really feel the wrestle that Cal is going through within the present second, wanting to maneuver on however not sure if he ought to. Lola comes by Cal’s cabin to present him Roy’s chess set and makes use of the chance to hunt emotional assist from Cal, however she is dissatisfied when he doesn’t chew.
Roy died with out leaving a will, forcing Frank to comprehend that he and Edna ought to in all probability go about placing one collectively, simply in case. Edna doesn’t wish to take into consideration dying, she would fairly concentrate on dwelling and she or he encourages Frank to achieve out to his household in Alberta whom he hasn’t spoken to in years. She tells him that they’re household and making amends is necessary, and he reluctantly agrees. Edna tells Maggie that she and Frank are heading on a long-awaited trip to Calgary, and she or he encourages Maggie to work issues out with Sully earlier than she heads again to Boston. In the meantime, Sully confides in Frank that he needs he had fought tougher to maintain Maggie at Sullivan’s Crossing.
Andrew heads to the bar to play poker and finally ends up grilling Rob and Rafe about Maggie and Cal’s involvement in Frank’s capturing. When Cal joins within the sport, Andrew tries to point out off by throwing a ton of cash on the desk, however Cal holds his personal. He is aware of Andrew’s sport and he isn’t enjoying. Cal tries to do the appropriate factor by giving Andrew his a refund and strolling away, however Andrew ups the stakes by confronting Maggie about her emotions for Cal in the midst of the packed bar. When Maggie gained’t admit that she loves him, Andrew pushes her. Cal tries to step in and assist her, inflicting Andrew’s anger to escalate, and he punches Cal within the jaw. Andrew is finished making an attempt to pressure Maggie to like him and leaves. Maggie, in the meantime, is totally humiliated. She reveals up on Sully’s doorstep, a damaged mess, and takes consolation in her fathers arms. Simply when it looks like Maggie and Sully are lastly about to work issues out, Sully takes Maggie to her bed room, however she is additional devastated when she sees that he has painted over the tree mural.
Elsewhere within the episode, Finn continues to be struggling along with his anger, and it’s clear that Rob is having a troublesome time with it. Sydney is making an attempt to be useful, however she is continually undermining Rob and except the 2 can get on the identical web page, Finn will proceed to have issue managing his feelings. In her quest to assist her nephew, Sydney has been giving Rafe the chilly shoulder. He seeks recommendation from Rob, who tells him to cease being so out there and let Sydney come to him. It seems Rob’s recommendation labored, when Sydney sees Rafe and Lola dancing and instantly turns into jealous and cuts in. In the meantime, Jackson and his father have lunch and he’s postpone when his dad tries to push him again into the police academy, blaming his ex-wife for Jackson eager to take one other 12 months off.
The tip of Maggie and Andrew’s relationship was a very long time coming, and it clears the trail for her to stay at Sullivan’s Crossing and work out what she needs, within the place that she feels the happiest. A troublesome dialog between Maggie and Sully is lengthy overdue and now that Sully has clearly hit all-time low, it has to occur quickly earlier than he destroys all the pieces good in his life. Maggie and Sully want one another and the earlier they notice that, the higher it will likely be for each of them.
It’s troublesome to inform whether or not or not Maggie can be able to open herself as much as Cal, no matter her apparent emotions for him, and he’s additionally battling shifting on. The chemistry between the 2 is plain, and with solely 3 episodes remaining, followers of the couple are hoping to see them join earlier than the top of the season. Sure, Cal and Maggie have quite a bit to determine about their futures, however life is so fleeting, as each know all too effectively. Hopefully they will enable themselves to hunt solace in one another and work in direction of a future collectively.
Your flip, Sullivan’s Crossing followers! Are you content that Andrew and Maggie lastly known as it quits? What’s going to it take for Maggie and Sully to have a a lot wanted dialog about their relationship? Will Maggie enable herself to fall into her emotions for Cal, and can he be able to open himself as much as her as effectively? Share your ideas under and comply with me on Twitter @MiddleofCanada.
