Now it's a patient waiting game for the next batch of Virgin River episodes on Netflix to see what difficulties lie ahead for the couple and the town as a whole in season five. The nurse practitioner was talking to her sister Joey on the phone, who told her about some love letters she found between their mother and an unknown man in Virgin River. It looks like the pair may finally be getting their happy ending with a baby on the way and a positive future ahead (which is more than can be said for some of the other locals).

While this was never actually officially confirmed or announced as the release date, something else happened in July 2023 – the Screen Actors Guild went on strike, so all bets are off until the complex situation is resolved. Martin Henderson told fans in a video shared on Cameo: " Virgin River season five coming out, I think, probably in July. So not long now, a few months. Another instalment of hot, steamy gossip and intrigue on the river." Mom was having an affair with someone in Virgin River. And I think this guy might be your father," Joey told a stunned Mel. Henderson was certainly taking the shoot seriously, telling Glamour ahead of the shoot: "I didn't sleep a wink last night. I've been an actor for 34 years, and it doesn't even matter. The show teased that season 5 part 2 will take place during the festive season where Mel will go on a mission to find her biological dad in Virgin River, while the town's annual decorating competition gets underway.

As you well know by now, there's never a quiet day in Virgin River – and it's only going to get more complicated. Plus, executive producer and writer Richard Keith promised Tudum on the same set visit, “There’s some new characters coming to Virgin River this season that will mix things up a bit.” One of those characters is played by Battlestar Galactica’s Kandyse McClure. Will there be a Virgin River Season 6? According to the guidelines, SAG-AFTRA members will not be able to attend premieres, do interviews for completed work, go to awards shows, attend film festivals or even promote projects on social media while the strike is in effect. They are also not allowed to attend conventions such as Comic-Con to promote any past or present work made under a SAG-AFTRA contract."

OK, so now that Netflix has officially dropped Virgin River season four, and we've obviously binge-watched the whole thing, we're looking ahead to a potential season five. Because it's what the people want, right? Here's what we know so far, from a release date to storylines and what the cast have said about it. Virgin River season five confirmed release date This is season five of a show that's clearly working, yet there's some part of my mind that is filled with doubt that I don't know if I'm going to be able to do it. But I think I looked appropriately sad at the right moments and appropriately happy at the others. So yeah, I think I've still got my job. Make sure you hit "save" at the top of this article to stay up-to-date on the latest news about Virgin River season 6. Who will be in the cast of Virgin River season 6? Filming started in July 2022, with the official release date confirmed in August 2023. Netflix revealed season 5 will premiere Part 1 on 7th September, and Part 2 on 30th November 2023. Wahoo! This season we have had the pleasure of starting earlier than we usually do. The weather has been absolutely amazing! I understand why people live in Vancouver now—it is absolutely stunning in the summertime," she told New Beauty.Even though filming is finished on season five, Netflix will probably still want to hold off on dropping the show until the cast and crew can promote it properly. But while he seems to be on a much more positive path now with a baby on the way (and the pressure of twins as well now off his mind) recovery is a complicated street, so there is every chance this could rear its ugly head once again. We'll have to wait and see if he can keep on the straight and narrow or deviate off the path. Elise Gatien as newcomer Lark. (Image credit: COURTESY OF NETFLIX) Virgin River season 5 part 2 plot The majority of the much-loved cast returned for the fifth season, while we also welcomed some new additions to the popular drama, which you can read about in our season 5 cast guide.