The show is set to return with more romance and fun for its fans ¹. The showrunner, Patrick Sean Smith, has stated that he intends to make the upcoming season feel lighter than the previous season, but still complicated with the signature Virgin River twists and turns ¹. Smith also mentioned that he is excited to prioritize the romance of the series and give the fans what they want ¹.
Virgin River premiered on Netflix in 2017 and has been a hit among viewers ever since. The show follows Mel Monroe, played by Alexandra Breckenridge, as she moves to a small California town while mourning the loss of her husband ¹. Over the course of the five seasons, viewers have watched Mel fall in love, get engaged, face a pregnancy loss, and discover the identity of her biological father ¹. The rest of the town has also dealt with their own surprises.
The release date for season 6 is yet to be announced, but it is expected to be released in 2025 on Netflix ⁵. The show has already been renewed for a sixth season by the digital streaming platform Netflix ⁵. The renewal for Virgin River came in May 2023, when we got the news at Netflix’s Upfront Event, where the show had been handed a sixth season renewal ahead of Virgin River season 5 that arrived with two parts in September and November ⁴. The future of Virgin River continues to look pretty safe on Netflix ⁴.
Virgin River season 6 will return to a 10-episode season like it did for seasons 1-3, unlike the 12 episodes of the two previous seasons ². The filming for the new season will get underway in early 2024 ⁴. The cast for the upcoming season is yet to be announced, but it is expected that Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson will reprise their roles as Mel Monroe and Jack Sheridan, respectively ⁵.
Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming season of Virgin River!
