Everything You Need to Know About the Upcoming Season 6 of ‘Virgin River’: Cast, Release Date, and More
‘Virgin River’ follows Mel Monroe as she navigates life in a small California town while grieving her husband's death Get ready for Season 6 with updates on production, release date, returning cast members, and the possibility of a time jump
Benjamin Hollingsworth as Brady. Courtesy of Netflix
When Virgin River returns for season 6, fans can anticipate an increase in romance and lighthearted fun. Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith explained that while the upcoming season will feel lighter, it will still feature the complex twists and turns that are characteristic of the series.
Smith expressed his excitement to focus more on the romance of the series and give the fans what they want. Virgin River premiered on Netflix in 2017, and over the five subsequent seasons, viewers have seen the characters go through various life events. For the upcoming season 6, the focus will be less on the town's dramatic events and more on the romantic aspect of the series.
Moving forward, the focus of the drug storyline may diminish, as it felt a bit extreme and started to overshadow the show. Instead, the showrunner hopes to delve deeper into the romance between Mel and Jack, address Jack's PTSD, explore Doc's prognosis, and uncover the romantic future of other major characters in Virgin River.
Keep scrolling for everything to know about Virgin River season 6:
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When Does Production on ‘Virgin River’ Season 6 Start?
The scripts for the first half of season 6 were finished before the WGA strike in May 2023. With the strike now over, Smith revealed to Deadline that the writers are currently working on the remaining scripts for the season, and filming is scheduled to commence in early 2024.
Where Can You Watch ‘Virgin River’ Season 6?
According to Breckenridge, filming is expected to begin in the spring, depending on the Vancouver weather. (Virgin River films in Vancouver, Canada.)
Season 6 will be available to stream on Netflix, where the first five seasons are currently streaming.
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When Will ‘Virgin River’ Season 6 Be Released?
No release day for season 6 has been announced.
Who Is Returning for ‘Virgin River’ Season 6?
Although the official cast list has not been unveiled, season 5 concluded with major cliffhangers for Mel, Doc, Preacher, and Brady, leaving fans hopeful that Breckenridge, Matheson, Lawrence, and Hollingsworth will return to reprise their roles.
Smith hinted at the return of more Mel and Jack scenes in season 6, along with Henderson's comeback and further developments in Lizzie and Denny's pregnancy. Hope, Brie, Mike, Charmaine, Cameron, and Muriel are also expected to make a comeback.
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Will There be a Time Jump for ‘Virgin River’ Season 6?
While the Netflix series is known for its drawn-out story lines — Charmaine was pregnant for four seasons! — Smith told Deadline that season 6 will open with a time jump.
“I don’t know exactly how many months but it won’t be a direct pickup from the holidays,” he explained, referencing season 5’s Christmas Day finale.
