‘Thunder Point’ Heats Up as Fremantle, Bell Media and ‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ Showrunner Bring Robyn Carr’s Next Series to the Global Market: ‘It’s “Friday Night Lights” Meets “Virgin River”’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Jun 15, 2026 4:30am PT ‘Thunder Point’ Heats Up as Fremantle, Bell Media and ‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ Showrunner Bring Robyn Carr’s Next Series to the Global Market: ‘It’s “Friday Night Lights” Meets “Virgin River”’ (EXCLUSIVE)

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After the massive success of Canadian romantic drama series “Sullivan’s Crossing” — which was recently renewed for a fifth season — Fremantle, Bell Media and Reel World Management knew they’d found a rare partnership.

“Within the first year of ‘Sullivan’s Crossing,’ you’re kind of dating,” Michela Di Mondo, Fremantle’s executive vice president of distribution for Canada, tells Variety. “And early on, we realized that we were in marriage territory, so we knew that there was a willingness to look at the next project.”

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