Netflix renewed Virgin River Season 6 ahead of the premiere of Season 5 on May 17, 2023.
Virgin River centers on Melinda Monroe, who responds to a job posting for a midwife and nurse practitioner in the small California town of Virgin River, reasoning that it will be the ideal setting for her to start over and put her traumatic past behind her. She quickly learns, however, that small-town life is more complex than she had hoped and anticipated.
The heart-warming drama debuted on Netflix on December 6, 2019. Since then, the popular Netflix series has captivated audiences worldwide with its heartwarming storylines and endearing characters. The show has garnered a loyal fan base since its premiere, and viewers are eagerly awaiting the release of Virgin River Season 6.
Therefore, this article will explore when will it premiere and what fans can expect from the highly anticipated upcoming season. Check it out.
When is Virgin River Season 6 going to premiere?
Netflix has renewed Virgin River Season 6 ahead of the premiere of Season 5 on May 17th, 2023. The creators had to reconsider their initial decision to end the series with Season 5, and instead extend it to include another season due to the series’ incredible success and the fans’ crazy reactions.
The show has typically released one season per year, but season five kept us waiting a little more than a year. However, for Season 6, all bets are off. Season 6 is expected to be considerably delayed due to SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes for writers and actors.
Additionally, Season 5 of the show still has two episodes left to air, which will premiere on November 30, 2023, so fans will have to wait a little while longer since the official information won’t be released until season 5 wraps up streaming. However, based on the time required for filming and post-production, we anticipate a late fall release in 2024.
What will Virgin River Season 6 be about?
Since the writing for Virgin River Season 6 has not yet started and won’t till the strike has simmered, the director has made an intriguing pitch to the show’s devoted following. Martin Wood, the director, stated in a new interview with Today.com that:
“It will be very interesting now because generally, in ‘Virgin River,’ we don’t have the opportunity to see fan reaction before writing the season. We almost are always in the blind. So Season Six will be the first season where we have the opportunity to review viewer reaction before they start production.”
Moreover, Season 5’s dramatic conclusion, minus the two extra episodes set to air later this year, set up several threads for the show to follow, including another lead on Mel’s father’s identity, Calvin’s return, Preacher’s fate after the apparent discovery of Wes’ body, and news of Lizzie’s possible pregnancy. Though it will be difficult for fans to predict what will happen after the last two episodes, there is enough content in the source material.
We do know that the writers have “plenty more complications” in store for our beloved characters, according to Tudum. For example, writer Richard Keith told the publication in 2022 that one couple is “too beautiful and too awesome to be too happy for too long”.
Has Virgin River Season 6 started filming?
Regrettably, fans of the show may have to wait for quite some time for a sixth season. Unlike previous seasons of Virgin River, which were well into filming by the time their preceding episodes were released on Netflix, production on season six has yet to commence, due to WGA and SAG-AFTRA. Now, that the strikes have been resolved, we expect the filming to begin soon, probably by the end of this year.
Who is in the cast of Virgin River Season 6?
Virgin River has always excelled in its character development, making viewers deeply invested in the lives of its residents. Season 6 will likely continue this trend by further exploring the personal journeys of beloved characters. Additionally, Season 6 is anticipated to have both new and returning cast members.
Check out the list below:
- Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe
- Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan
- Annette O’Toole as Hope McCrea
- Tim Matheson as Dr Vernon Mullins
- Benjamin Hollingsworth as Dan Brady
- Zibby Allen as Brie Sheridan
- Gwynyth Walsh as Jo Ellen
- Colin Lawrence as John ‘Preacher’ Middleton
- Sarah Dugdale as Lizzie
- Jenny Cooper as Joey Barnes
- Nicola Cavendish as Connie
- Chase Petriw as Christopher
- Kai Bradbury as Denny Cutler
- Mark Ghanime as Dr Cameron Hayek
- Marco Grazzini as Mike Valenzuela
- Teryl Rothery as Muriel
- Steve Bacic as Vince
- Christina Jastrzembska as Lydie
- Trevor Lerner as Bert Gordon
- Lucia Walters as Julia
- Keith MacKechnie as Nick
- Emma Oliver as Young Mel
Is there any trailer?
Currently, there is no trailer for the sixth season.
Where to watch Virgin River?
Virgin River is exclusively available to stream on Netflix.
