'Sullivan's Crossing' Gets New Showrunner For S5; CW Renewal Pending
'Sullivan's Crossing' shakes up leadership ahead of Season 5 as CW weighs renewal
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The CW drama *Sullivan’s Crossing* is undergoing a major creative shift ahead of its fifth season. Creator Roma Roth has stepped away from showrunner duties, while Morgan Kohan has been named the new showrunner for Season 5. The network’s decision to renew the series remains pending, according to coverage from *Deadline*.
Coverage emphasizes the transition as a potential turning point for the show, with *Entertainment Weekly* quoting Kohan reflecting on the change. *TVLine* and *Yahoo* highlight Roth’s departure amid recent cast exits, signaling a broader overhaul. The CW’s renewal status adds uncertainty to the series’ future. Next steps include confirmation of the CW’s renewal decision and details on Kohan’s creative vision for Season 5.
Cast changes and potential story shifts may also reshape the show’s direction.
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Quick answers
Who is replacing Roma Roth as showrunner?
Morgan Kohan has been named the new showrunner for *Sullivan’s Crossing* Season 5.
Has the CW renewed the show for Season 5?
Coverage does not yet specify whether the CW has renewed *Sullivan’s Crossing* for Season 5; the decision remains pending.
Why is Roma Roth leaving?
Coverage from *Yahoo* and *TVLine* notes Roth’s departure ahead of Season 5, though specific reasons are not detailed beyond cast exits and creative shifts.
Coverage (5)
- Sullivan's Crossing Showrunner Steps Down After 4 Seasons TVLine · 1d ago
- Morgan Kohan reflects on Sully's exit from Sullivan's Crossing : 'Shakes things up in a nice way' (exclusive) Entertainment Weekly · 1d ago
- ‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ Creator Roma Roth Steps Away Ahead of Season 5 Following Cast Exits Yahoo · 1d ago
- What to Know About ‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ Season 5 People.com · 1d ago
- 'Sullivan's Crossing' Gets New Showrunner For S5; CW Renewal Pending Deadline · 1d ago
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