Virgin River
Spoilers are in front forVirgin Riverseason 5 , part 2 .
Summary
Fresh on the heels ofVirgin River ’s 5th - time of year close , showrunner Patrick Sean Smith has teased several time of year 6 plot line well onward of the show ’s filming dates . Virgin Riverseason 5 , part 2 ’s cease culminated in a cliffhangerthat saw Mel Monroe ’s ( Alexandra Breckenridge ) lately discovered biological father , Everett Reid ( John Allen Nelson ) , omit that he has something authoritative to say his long - lose child . The Christmas - lay last episodes decide some thread , includingVirgin River ’s most absurd storyline(i.e . the five - season maternity of Lauren Hammersley ’s Charmaine ) . However , the two - part peculiar release also left other storylines hanging .
While Preacher ( Colin Lawrence ) seems to have come up happiness with Virgin River ’s newest resident , Kaia ( Kandyse McClure ) , the find of Wes ' body threatens the dyad ’s walking on air . It was also revealed that Brady ’s ( Benjamin Hollingsworth ) girl , the mystical Lark ( Elise Gatien ) , is really playing her fashion plate as part of a magnanimous retaliation patch . gratefully , the series ' new showrunner has more than just aVirgin Riverseason 6 wishlist . Patrick Sean Smith has bow planned out and themes he ’s dress on tackling in the Netflix dramatic event ’s next chapter . safe of all , Smith has been pretty candid about whatVirgin River ’s cast of characterswill get up to in 2024 .
11Mel Will Deal With A “Paternal Love Triangle”
At first , it seemed like Everett — a.k.a . Virgin River ’s Champ — need nothing to do with his long - mislay girl , Mel Monroe . gratefully , Everett eventually shows up on her doorstep , gives Mel making love letters written by her mother , and say he has something significant to partake in . ButEverett also offer to be in Mel ’s life in whatever capacitance feels ripe for her . No matter whatVirgin Riverseason 6 theories suggest about Mel ’s dadand the information he ’s sitting on , it ’s clear that he ’ll have to fulfil Mel ’s father figure , Doc ( Tim Matheson ) , making for a complicated " maternal beloved triangle , " as Smith place it ( viaDeadline ) .
10Doc Won’t Lose His Eyesight
In theVirgin Riverseason 5 , part 1 conclusion , Vernon " Doc " Mullins tells Hope McCrea ( Annette O’Toole ) that he ’ll be take away part in a risky clinical trial . After being diagnosed with macular degeneracy , it seemed the character would recede his eyesight in succeeding episode . However , Smith has sustain that ’s not Doc ’s season 6 destiny . In fact , both Doc and Hope will put their wellness challenge behind themand revel a much serene , happier chapter in their shared life . " We ’re getting to see Doc and Hope in a position that we have n’t really get to seem them before , which is hefty , " Smith says .
9Ava Will Return To Virgin River In Season 6
Virgin River ’s Ava , played by Libby Osler , heads to the small , Northern California township to spend more time with her house . At first , she was not a huge fan of Virgin River , preferring her Portland , Oregon life style . Still , Ava bonds with Mel , becoming one of her closest champion in season 5 . At the end ofseason 5 , part 1 , Ava settle to trade her folk ’s farm to Mel and Jack Sheridan ( Martin Henderson ) after her sister move south . That said , Ava ’s restitution is not just likely , but a " must " considering her many ties to Mel .
8More Time Will Be Spent On Mel & Jack’s Romance
Mel and Jack lover may exult at Smith ’s reveal thatVirgin Riverseason 6 will spend more metre on the pair ’s romance . In the Christmas sequence , Mel allude to a next wedding , which may suggest at the coming time of year ’s big plot point . While Smith remained tight - lipped on that front , he did confirm that the two have seen enough tragedy — at least for now . " Everybody want more Mel and Jack , " the showrunner said . Smith also confirm that the couple ’s parenthood pursuits will feature hard in time of year 6,which is exciting news for fans of the show .
7Virgin River Season 6 Will Feature A Time Jump
It ’s been widely publicized thatVirgin Riverseason 6 will incorporate a substantial time leap , though the team behind the series has remained elusive about how much time will pass between the season . yet , the prison term start has the ability to fixVirgin River ’s confusing timeline , reserve fibre ' relationships to find more natural and live - in . Smith also refer that he and his team have the prerogative of gauging folks ' season 5 reactions , which will allow them to " do a little piece of course of study correcting " in season 6.Undoubtedly , the inclusion of a metre jump will help Smith smooth over those changes .
6Preacher’s Wes Storyline Will Be Resolved (Finally)
Before Paige ( Lexa Doig ) left Virgin River behind , she had an altercation with her abusive ex - married man , Wes , which resulted in his death . Unsure of what to do , Paige called her then - boyfriend , Preacher , for avail . have sex asVirgin River ’s good guy , Preacher did n’t leave Paige in the lurch and wield things . Of course , his kind gesture has now implicated him in Wes ' death . To make matter unsound , Wes ' body has just been uncovered , which imply Preacher ’s fate is a little up in the air . “The design is really to be a big test of Preacher and Kaia ’s relationship , " Smith said of the Wes plot .
5Muriel & Cameron’s Age Gap Will Continue To Be A Focus
Before the Christmas episode , Muriel ( Teryl Rothery ) and Cameron ( Mark Ghanimé ) did n’t really direct the age gap in their budding relationship . Despite the rushed nature of their kinship , thecouple have one ofVirgin River ’s unspoilt love story , if only because it add fresh intrigue to the well - endure , small - town romance formula . Muriel , a retired actress , has no interestingness in take up a family , while Doctor Cameron Hayek moved to Virgin River to find love and have children . While Cameron claims that a family of two is enough for him , Smith says time of year 6 will address if " it ’s ramp up to last or not . "
4Season 5’s “Intensity” Won’t Be Matched In Future Virgin River Outings
Virgin Riverseason 5 , part 1 gave fans 10 aroused episodes . Between the underground drug patronage coming to light , an intense wildfire , and a challenging miscarriage plot line , the show explored plentifulness of difficult topic . Although the two - part season conclusion , set amid the holiday , offered a piffling respite , viewer are n’t certain if that tone will last . In an consultation withThe Hollywood Reporter , Smith admitted that , " [ the ] intention was never to have subsequent season match the loudness of season five . “That said , season 6 will double down on the romance .
3A Brady & Brie Reunion Is Pretty Much Confirmed
Brady ’s new girlfriend , Lark , is hold quite a few secrets . For fledgling , her daughter , Hazel , is actually Jimmy ’s kid ; she ’s also ask in a retaliation plot that ’s sure to turn Brady ’s world upside - down . Meanwhile , Brady ’s ex , Brie ( Zibby Allen ) , has ship on a new relationship with her friend - grow - lover Mike ( Marco Grazzini).It ’s what Smith call " a [ love life ] rectangle , " though mint of viewers are hoping the false mistletoe consequence between Brady and Brie means the couple will rekindle their romance . Smith sustain that they could get together again , noting that they have things to work through on their own before they can " hopefully " mate up .
Virgin Riverseason 6 will start film in 2024 .
2Paige Won’t Return In Virgin River Season 6
AlthoughPaige managed to depart Virgin Riverafter her estranged married man ’s dying , Preacher stay behind . Not only did he have to deal with enshroud a dead body , but Preacher was forced to do so alone and heartbroken . Even though Wes ' body has been found , and even though season 6 will deal with that aftermath , Smith confirmed that Paige will not give in the approaching chapter . " There are no design to institute Paige back , " he said — and , all matter believe , that ’s probably good news show for Preacher .
