Netflix’s Virgin River Season 5 Part 2 will drop in the streaming service on November 30, 2023. Fans are already looking forward to the release of Virgin River Season 6. It is based on Robyn Carr’s novel of the same name. The show primarily explores the love story of Melinda Monroe and Jack Sheridan, along with other stories of different citizens of the titular town.
Possible Plot of Virgin River Season 6
It is likely that some bits of Virgin River Season 5 Part 1’s ending will move forward to Season 6. Part 1 ended with major revelations such as the identity of Mel’s real father, new relationships, Lizzie’s pregnancy, and that Calvin is the father of Charmaine’s baby. One significant storyline that could occur in Virgin River Season 6 revolves around Vernon “Doc” Mullins. At the end of Part 1, Doc volunteered for a clinical trial for his macular degeneration. The success and ramifications of the treatment on his health could be a key focus in Season 6. Mel and Jack’s wedding could be season six’s primary plotline.
In August 2022, Netflix’s Drama Head Jenny Howe told Deadline – “I think it’s fair to say that that is going to continue to be a focus and something the audience will get to experience more in Season 5 [and beyond]. It’s definitely a priority, and I think you will see, as we expand the ‘Virgin River’ community, that there will be more diversity and inclusion.”
Who Are the Expected Cast Members?
Here are the expected cast members of Virgin River Season 6:
- Alexandra Breckenridge – Mel Monroe
- Martin Henderson – Jack Sheridan
- Tim Matheson – Vernon “Doc” Mullins
- Annette O’Toole – Hope McCrea
- Colin Lawrence – John “Preacher” Middleton
- Benjamin Hollingsworth – Dan Brady
- Sarah Dugdale – Lizzie
- Jenny Cooper – Joey Barnes
- Lauren Hammersley – Charmaine Roberts
- Zibby Allen – Brie Sheridan
- Marco Grazzini – Mike Valenzuela
- Chase Petriw – Christopher
Based on Season 5 Part One’s ending, these recurring actors are likely to return in Season 6:
- Mark Ghanimé – Cameron Hayek
- Kandyse McClure – Kaia Bryant
- Gwynyth Walsh – Jo Ellen
- Stacey Farber – Tara Anderson
- Kai Bradbury – Denny Cutler
- Teryl Rothery – Muriel
- Nicola Cavendish – Connie
- Barbara Pollard – Melissa Montgomery
- David Cubitt – Calvin
Virgin River Season 6 Release Update
Season 6 production has yet to begin mainly due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. In May 2023, Virgin River actor Annette O’Toole shared a brief update on Instagram regarding Season 6’s filming schedule. “Some roses to celebrate the good news: ‘Virgin River’ season 5 will air in the fall and we’re going to film season 6 as soon as the strike is settled.”
In May 2023, following the announcement of Virgin River Season 6, screenwriter Richard Keith talked about the upcoming season. “Now that season six of [‘Virgin River’] has been announced, I can share this photo of Erin Cardillo, Rachel Borders, and I working to finish a draft at 11:53 p.m. on May 1st seven minutes before pencils down at midnight… Patrick Sean Smith isn’t pictured because he is in the other room furiously finishing a different draft!”
On Instagram, Keith posted an update regarding the show and Hollywood strikes. “Anybody else excited for the holiday episodes of ‘Virgin River’ to drop on November 30th!? All I want for Christmas is for my two… unions to get a fair deal from the AMPTP. If they don’t hurry up there won’t be any ‘Virgin River’ on Netflix until 2025…”
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