All that small-town romantic drama we love so much isn’t wrapping up anytime soon. Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge), Jack (Martin Henderson), Doc (Tim Matheson), Brady (Benjamin Hollingsworth), and the rest of the residents of Virgin River will continue to experience highs and lows in the highly-anticipated sixth season.
Virgin River, based on Robyn Carr’s novels, has become one of Netflix’s biggest feel-good hits. The series was renewed for Season 6 in May 2023, and fans have been wondering about a possible release date, who’s returning, and what’s going on with the spinoff. Scroll down to get the latest news about Virgin River Season 6.
When is Virgin River Season 6 coming out?
Virgin River Season 6 does not have a release date yet. The new season is expected to premiere in 2024. In a Next on Netflix 2024 preview video, Virgin River Season 6 was not included in the upcoming slate for this year, making a 2025 release date likely.
The Netflix series begins production on the sixth season in February 2024. The show films in the Vancouver area. “It’s official! Virgin River season 6 is back in production!” the show’s official Instagram page captioned a February 22 photo of Breckenridge and Henderson.
On May 29, Henderson revealed that Virgin River Season 6 production was wrapping up. “Final stretch of shooting Season 6 of #virginriverseseries ….make up making me presentable for shooting the last few scenes. Been a huge season with a lot of what I hope makes you fans very happy,” Henderson wrote on Instagram.
Who is returning for Virgin River Season 6?
You can expect your other Virgin River favorites to return for Season 6 along with Breckenridge and Henderson. Additional cast members for Season 6 include Matheson as Doc, Hollingsworth as Brady, Annette O’Toole as Hope, Colin Lawrence as Preacher, Zibby Allen as Brie, Sarah Dugdale as Lizzie, Marco Grazzini as Mike, Mark Ghanimé as Cameron, Kai Bradbury as Denny, Lauren Hammersley as Charmaine, and Kandyse McClure as Kaia.
Henderson will be pulling double duty in Season 6. He is directing an episode! “Our very own Martin Henderson is having his directorial debut this season of Virgin River!” the show’s official Instagram page revealed.
Who plays Mel’s dad?
John Allen Nelson plays Mel’s dad, Everett Reid, who was introduced in the Season 5 Christmas special. Prior to the reveal, fans had speculated about the identity of Mel’s father. Many thought her dad was Doc! At the end of Season 5, Everett had something very important to tell Mel, but we won’t find out what until Season 6.
“He’s hinting at something that will make their relationship more complicated, so we’ll say it’s negative,” showrunner Patrick Sean Smith told EW.
Smith also teased to Deadline that Season 6 will explore “who Everett Reid is, what his backstory is, what his connection to Virgin River was when he met her mother and then also what it is today.”
What will Virgin River Season 6 be about?
Season 6 will be a season of growth for Mel, Jack, and other citizens of Virgin River. The show will pick up “deeper into springtime” after Season 5’s Christmas special. “Mel and Jack will advance on their path to parenthood while also turning Lilly’s farm into their ultimate dream home,” Smith told Tudum.
Smith also teased to Deadline that Season 6 may feature some weddings. Will Mel and Jack finally make it down the aisle? “We’ll have to see. it seems like it’s a great opportunity for a wedding season, doesn’t it?” Smith said.
The sixth season will continue Doc’s health journey as he deals with macular degeneration. At the end of Season 5, Doc decided to participate in a medical trial.
“I think with Season 6, we’re getting to see Doc and Hope in a place that we haven’t really gotten to see them before, which is healthy,” Smith said. “I think from the first season when Hope had heart issues and then her traumatic brain injury and his macular degeneration, it felt like an opportunity to see something different in a season where they’re both thriving and healthy. So he’ll get a good prognosis out of it, but other challenges will arise.”
