It’s very aesthetically pleasing and comfortable entertainment, but it’s not the kind of episode that will blow viewers away with its quality. It feels a lot like a Hallmark film without the comedy. The season premiere follows Maggie Sullivan, a big-time Boston neurosurgeon whose life turns upside down, resulting in her unexpected return to her hometown of Sullivan’s Crossing, where she reconnects with her estranged father.

Sullivan’s Crossing Season 1 Episode 1, “Coming Home,” takes viewers on a Hallmark-reminiscent adventure to Nova Scotia, with its visuals and music speaking louder than its dialogue and performances.