Sullivan’s Crossing is backing the wrong romance – Edna and Frank are the true heart of the show

Sullivan’s Crossing is filled with complicated emotions, scenic drama, and more than a few relationships. Still, when it comes to actual romance, the show might be focusing on the wrong couple.

While Cal and Maggie are portrayed as the endgame love story, a quieter, richer relationship is developing in the background.

Edna and Frank Cranebear aren't merely a side couple; they define Sullivan's Crossing.

Disclaimer: This article contains the writer's opinions.

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Cal and Maggie aren’t exactly the romance the show thinks they are

Sullivan’s Crossing has made it clear that Cal and Maggie are the IT couple we're meant to root for. But the reality? It took them two full seasons to even get on the same page, mainly because Maggie was oscillating between emotional baggage and Boston.

Sure, the tensions were present, but the chemistry didn't always connect. Maggie, though intelligent and capable, has spent most of her time closed off. We understand—she's had a tough time. But that doesn't make her the easiest character to invest in romantically.

Even Maggie's past relationships haven't exactly aided her case. Her dynamic with Andrew always seemed like a mismatch, and their foundation wasn't particularly strong to start with.

The same applies to other couples on Sullivan’s Crossing, like Sydney and Rafe, Jane, or Jackson with Kaleb. Most of these relationships were brief or emotionally shallow. In contrast, Edna and Frank feel like a breath of fresh air. Their bond is grounded in years of love, understanding, and shared struggle.

And it's not just what they've been through; it's how they show up for each other constantly. Even when Maggie and Cal might stumble, Edna and Frank support one another. Every. Single. Time.

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Edna and Frank are the emotional backbone of Sullivan’s Crossing

Sullivan’s Crossing thrives because of Edna and Frank, who ground the story as it diverges. Frank, a Cree Nation member and residential school survivor from Alberta, has endured much pain, yet he found peace and purpose after meeting Edna.

Edna, a Métis Canadian indigenous woman who runs the Outpost, has dedicated her life to creating a sense of home at the Crossing, even at the cost of her dreams.

In a Survived the Show interview on YouTube about Sullivan’s Crossing, Andrea Menard, who plays Edna, described her as "Auntie Edna" - the one everyone turns to. She says that both Frank and Edna;

“...Are like the auntie and uncle of the community...we are the grounded force of the show”

She continued describing the relationship between Edna and Frank:

"...Both Frank and Edna are an example of a beautiful couple, a nice healthy couple on the show because everyone else is a mess."

She moves on and says;

“The main character Maggie, she’s like Edna’s adopted daughter... Maggie is family.”

In Sullivan’s Crossing, their role extends beyond themselves to the community around them. They've supported Maggie, Sully, and every crisis that has arisen.

They've had their fair share of bumps too—Frank hiding things from Edna, like Sully's secret, or the emotional strain from his family—but those aren't just drama for drama's sake. They're real problems that reflect real relationships.

And when Frank finally made amends with Jacob after Edna urged him to let go of the grudges, it was a payoff that felt earned.

Watching them navigate these tensions, support one another through thick and thin, and remain in love while radiating warmth? That's the IT couple right here. That's the kind of love story Sullivan’s Crossing should focus on.

Their cultural depth and shared histories bring something uniquely beautiful to the screen, which is rare in most shows.

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Sullivan’s Crossing may have presented Cal and Maggie as the primary romantic attraction, but Edna and Frank are the couple who truly keep the heart of the show alive. They demonstrate that love doesn’t require fireworks to flourish - it just needs to be genuine.

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