In a conversation with SpoilerTV, Morgan Kohan, who plays Maggie on Sullivan’s Crossing, took a deep dive into her character’s transformative journey in the show’s latest season. Airing on CTV in Canada and The CW in the United States, the series has quickly garnered fans on both sides of the border. With themes of redemption, reconciliation, and the ripple effects of trauma, Sullivan’s Crossing captures a rare balance of hardship and hope.
When discussing her role, Kohan shared that Maggie’s journey—her search for identity and meaning—was a significant draw for her. “We’re all just trying to figure out who we are and what we want out of life and the people who surround us. That’s me. That’s my friends,” Kohan said. Her approach to embodying Maggie’s emotional turmoil is equally heartfelt; she invests time with a coach and journals Maggie’s untold thoughts, “filling in the gaps” to create the intricate portrait fans have come to know and love.
Season 2 has tested Maggie more than ever. Kohan hinted at the profound weight Maggie carries, saying, “Season two’s a heavy one for her.” With each episode, Maggie’s struggles pile up, leaving viewers wondering if she will ever catch a break. Kohan also touched on Maggie’s evolution since Season 1, noting that Maggie is learning to trust herself and more carefully considering whose advice she takes to heart.
One of the show’s central themes is Maggie’s complicated relationship with her father, Sully. While the two strive to mend their fractured bond, Kohan explained that forgiveness doesn’t erase years of absence and unresolved pain, “I think it’s one of those things that you can forgive, but you don’t necessarily forget. Those things are still there. Those years of not speaking, not feeling his presence, are still there. So I think she is definitely trying to just move forward, and I think we all want that for both of them too, but you can’t change the past.”
SULLIVAN’S CROSSING. Pictured: Scott Patterson as Sully and Morgan Kohan as Maggie. Photo: Bell Media ©2024. All Rights Reserved.
One of Maggie’s defining traits is her tendency to build walls, a survival mechanism that sometimes shuts people out, including Cal. A pivotal scene in Season 2 sees Cal confronting Maggie about these barriers, a moment Kohan described as “never easy to hear, especially from someone you care about.” This scene, and Maggie’s emotional breakdown afterward, offered viewers a glimpse into the depth of her struggle with self-protection versus vulnerability.
SULLIVAN’S CROSSING. Pictured: Chad Michael Murray as Cal and Morgan Kohan as Maggie. Photo: Bell Media ©2024. All Rights Reserved.
Fans of the show know Sullivan’s Crossing is never short on cliffhangers, and Kohan admitted that she experiences the same shock and anticipation as viewers when reading new scripts. Without giving away spoilers, she teased that episodes six and seven mark a turning point for Maggie that shifts her path in a surprising direction. With only a handful of episodes left, the stakes are higher than ever. As for what Morgan can tease for American fans about the back half of the season, she replied, “I mean,the cliffhangers don’t stop. The season two cliffhanger is wild. [Episodes] six and seven, I feel, are a real turning point for Maggie in a lot of aspects, I think, and completely shifts her trajectory a little bit.” As for the rest of the characters? “We get to explore different people’s family and background a little bit more, too. So, that’s very cool as well.”
SULLIVAN’S CROSSING. Pictured: Morgan Kohan as Maggie. Photo: Bell Media ©2024. All Rights Reserved.
As Sullivan’s Crossing continues, viewers can expect more twists, emotional turns, and an evolving Maggie who resonates with so many navigating their own complexities. Kohan’s portrayal and dedication to the role promise a thrilling ride through the rest of the season. With cliffhangers galore, fans are undoubtedly in for a memorable journey as they root for Maggie to find her way, peace, and maybe even love.
Episode six of season 2 airs tonight on The CW at 8:00 p.m. EST/7:00 p.m. CST.
Watch the entire interview at the link below:
