Fans will be eager to learn more about the program that has given us on-again, off-again romance, baby daddy drama, and even murder mysteries, so what can we expect in the next chapter?
Alexandra Breckenridge plays Mel Monroe, a midwife and nurse practitioner who relocates to the rural Northern California hamlet of Virgin River in an attempt to get her life back on track. But life doesn’t work that way, especially in a TV show, and Mel finds herself in the centre of the turbulent town over the course of four tension-filled seasons on Netflix.
So, as we near the end of season 4, when can we expect the release date of Virgin River season 5? Which performers will return to the Virgin River cast in the future? And what exactly will happen next in the drama series?
When Will Virgin River Season 5 Be Released?
Season 5 of Virgin River will premiere on Netflix on Thursday, September 7, 2023. At its last presentation, Netflix confirmed the release date as well as the approval of Virgin River Season 6!
There have been delays in filming Season 5, which was expected to begin production alongside Season 4. That shoot was pushed out to July 2022, and it was completed in November 2022. Check out our Virgin River filming locations guide to see where the cast has been filming.
Who Will Be in the Cast of Virgin River Season 5?
In Virgin River Season 5, Alexandra Breckenridge will reprise her role as Mel Monroe. Martin Henderson, who plays Mel’s love interest, Jack, has also revealed that she has started filming for the show.
It remains to be seen who else will return for Virgin River season 5, but we anticipate Paige (Michelle Logan), Melissa Montgomery (Barbara Pollard), and Denny (Kai Bradbury) will be among them. The preacher (Colin Lawrence) will also return.
Annette O’Toole has returned as Hope McCrea, and Mark Ghanimé has been spotted on set as Cameron Hayek. Meanwhile, Kandyse McClure will join the cast as an unnamed character, and Clare Filipow’s Hannah, the show’s first openly homosexual character, will return in season 5.
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Ricky will not return for Season 5, as actor Grayson Maxwell Gurnsey is leaving Virgin River. Ricky was last seen leaving for the army, which would explain his disappearance in the next season.
What Will Virgin River Season 5 Be About?
Netflix hasn’t released any official details about the Virgin River season 5 plot, but we believe Mel and Jack’s wedding will play a significant role.
Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack (Martin Henderson) looked extremely posh in an Instagram image released by the official Virgin River account at the beginning of October 2022. We assume this is an engagement celebration and hope to be invited.
The baby daddy intrigue surrounding Mel’s pregnancy was one of the key questions we had following season 3. Thankfully, a test confirmed Jack’s paternity, but a big season 4 cliffhanger saw Charmaine discover that her babies are not Jack’s. Season 5 will see Jack and Mel come to terms with this development, which may even be beneficial to their relationship.
Meanwhile, Paige was able to take herself and Christopher to safety thanks to Preacher, who knocked Vince out before he could kill Paige. But we still need to find out if Vince is dead or merely out of commission. The answer will be revealed next season.
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After Melissa Montgomery was introduced in season 4, we may also know who the series’ next major nemesis will be. She hasn’t done anything particularly terrible so yet, but a covert photographer was clearly interested in her business. Add this to the pretty menacing soundtrack playing when she first appears, and we have a feeling this could be a character to watch in season 5.
Is There Any Trailer for Virgin River Season 5?
There is still no Virgin River season 5 trailer, but we anticipate it will be released in August. That would be a month before the new season’s release date, which is consistent with Netflix’s typical policy. Meanwhile, you can watch the Virgin River season 4 trailer below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can You Watch the Season 5 of Virgin River?
Every episode of Virgin River season 5 will be available on Netflix. Virgin River has always been available on Netflix and will remain for the foreseeable future.
How Many Episodes Will There Be in Virgin River Season 5?
While not confirmed, we anticipate that Virgin River season 5 will consist of 12 episodes. This would be consistent with season 4, which saw an increase from the first three seasons’ ten-episode schedule.
Will There Be a Season 6 of Virgin River?
Season 6 of Virgin River is on the way. During a recent presentation, Netflix announced that the show had been renewed. We don’t know when Virgin River season 6 will be released, but we believe it will be soon.