[This story includes major spoilers from season five of Virgin River.]
Coming off the depth of Virgin River season 5, followers have been questioning the place the hit Netflix collection would go subsequent — on condition that it’s lined a wildfire, being pregnant struggles, a tragic demise, an unlawful drug enterprise showdown, a sexual assault courtroom trial and extra.
Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith beforehand acknowledged the load of season 5 when he instructed The Hollywood Reporter in an interview final yr that he by no means meant to “have subsequent seasons match the depth.”
So, the place will that depart the forthcoming subsequent season? Smith defined, “My intention is to have it really feel lighter, however that doesn’t imply it’s not going to be difficult with the signature Virgin River twists and turns. And I believe leaning extra into the romance of the collection is one thing that we’re excited to do as nicely, and simply preserve giving the followers what they need.”
Alexandra Breckenridge, who stars as Mel, even known as the previous season “very draining” between her character’s miscarriage and studying that her organic father, whom she had by no means met, additionally resides in Virgin River. And whereas most of these storylines will possible proceed, Breckenridge stated she’s notably excited to see the place Mel’s journey with Jack (Martin Henderson) goes since they left off in a “actually lovely place.” She teased, “I really feel that they’ve good days forward of them and so they’ll simply proceed to change into a stronger couple as we transfer forward and transfer ahead.”
Now that Netflix has introduced a return daten for the 10-episode sixth season, THR is breaking down all the pieces there may be to learn about Virgin River season six to date, together with some first look pictures. (This record might be up to date as extra is revealed in regards to the upcoming season.)
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When Will Season 6 Be Launched?
Picture Credit score: Courtesy of Netflix © 2024 The present’s season six renewal was introduced in Might 2023, months earlier than season 5 even premiered within the fall of 2023. Manufacturing started in February and now Netflix has lastly revealed a premiere date: Thursday, Dec. 19.
The ten-episode season will drop abruptly, following an experimental season. Season 5, which had 12 episodes complete, launched the primary 10 collectively, adopted by the ultimate two episodes, which had been billed as vacation episodes, practically three months later.
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Who Will We See in Season 6?
Picture Credit score: Courtesy of Netflix © 2024 The primary castmembers are all returning and that features: Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel, Martin Henderson as Jack, Tim Matheson as Dr. Vernon “Doc” Mullins, Annette O’Toole as Hope McCrea, Colin Lawrence as John “Preacher” Middleton, Benjamin Hollingsworth as Dan Brady, Sarah Dugdale as Lizzie, Zibby Allen as Brie Sheridan, Marco Grazzini as Mike Valenzuela, Kandyse McClure as Kaia Bryant, Mark Ghanime as Dr. Cameron Hayek and Kai Bradbury as Denny Cutler.
Virgin River‘s vacation episodes additionally revealed a brand new character — Mel’s start father Everett Reid (performed by John Allen Nelson). Smith has stated Everett might be no less than one new face across the small city, so followers can anticipate to see him once more. The showrunner instructed THR final yr that it was a “good reveal on the finish of the primary episode to know that he was really proper in our yard.”
And Jessica Rothe (Comfortable Dying Day) and Callum Kerr (One Piece) are becoming a member of the present as a younger Sarah and Everett, Mel’s dad and mom, who will meet and fall in love in flashback within the Nineteen Seventies.
Smith additionally revealed earlier this yr that viewers can anticipate some “new instructions” for fan-favorite characters Preacher, Brady and Kaia. “Brady might be volunteering on the Virgin River hearth station below Hearth Chief Kaia, who’s pulled into Preacher’s previous sins,” he stated. “Additionally this season we’ll be shocked by some returning favorites from the previous.”
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What Do We Know Concerning the Plot of Season 6?
Anticipate some storylines from the vacation episodes to proceed into the brand new season, together with Mel navigating a brand new relationship together with her organic father, in addition to her being pregnant struggles with Jack.
Smith additionally shared loads of teasers for followers whereas they wait, revealing earlier this yr, “Mel and Jack will advance on their path to parenthood whereas additionally turning Lilly’s farm into their final dream residence.” He additionally beforehand instructed THR that “there’s alternative with the land they purchased with the farm that I believe will discover different dream tasks for Jack.”
He famous that the brand new season will happen a number of months after Christmas, “deeper into springtime” — and promised that “infants and marriage ceremony bells are by no means off the desk on Virgin River.”
As for Preacher and Kaia — particularly after the massive season 5 cliffhanger was the police figuring out Wes’ (Steve Bacic) physique — Smith stated it was a “bombshell” for the duo, so that they plan to “positively hit the bottom working” with that storyline in season six.
Now, in a brand new interview with Tudum, Smith stated season six is all in regards to the lead-up to Mel and Jack’s marriage ceremony, together with bachelor and bachelorette events, gown purchasing, the rehearsal dinner and “a couple of last-minute wrench thrown into the combo for our favourite couple.”
Right here is the official logline from Netflix: “Towards the backdrop of Mel and Jack’s romantic spring marriage ceremony season, this sixth installment guarantees recent twists and turns, escalating love triangles, pleasant marriage ceremony drama, in addition to uncovered secrets and techniques from Mel’s father’s previous which can transport us to the magic and mystique of Virgin River within the Nineteen Seventies.”
And take a look at the remainder of the primary look pictures, beneath:
Left to proper: Colin Lawrence as Preacher, Marco Grazzini as Mike, Zibby Allen as Brie and Kandyse McClure as Kaia in season six.
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Ben Hollingsworth as Dan Brady in season two.
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Teryl Rothery as Muriel St. Claire and Mark Ghanim as Dr. Cameron Hayek in season six.
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