Shows like Sullivan's Crossing

Small-town settings frequently serve as the backdrop for stories driven by complicated personal histories and budding romances. These shows focus on characters who return to their roots or find themselves anchored in new environments while navigating the baggage of the past.

The selection below leans into the emotional pull of starting over and the inevitable complications of long-held secrets. Those drawn to the romantic development in Sullivan's Crossing will find similar explorations of intimate bonds in The Way Home and Welcome to Samdal-ri.