‘Virgin River’ Fans, We’ve Got Good & Bad News: The Show Is Getting a Season 6 But Season 5 Will Be Awhile

ByKarelle McKay

Published May 18, 2023

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Virgin Riverfans, you might want to sit down for this because we have not one, buttwobig announcements to share.

Unfortunately, per a new report byDeadline, Netflix has announced that the fifth installment in the series won't premiere until this fall. Now, we still don’t have an exact release date, but these new episodes ofVirgin Riverare clearly arriving way later than fans had hoped.

But wait, there’s good news: The streaming platform has renewed the drama series for a sixth season months before the season five debut.

Netflix

Prior to the news, some cast members teased the possibility of a summer release for thefifth season. For example,Virgin River star Martin Henderson, who playsJack Sheridanin the series, hinted that the new installment could debut in July. Back in February, the 48-year-old actor filmed aCameo videofor a fan and addressed the premiere date for season five.

“Virgin Riverseason five [is] coming out, I think, probably in July. So, not long now, a few months,” he said in the vid. “Another installment of hot, steamy gossip and intrigue on the river.”

In addition, actressAlexandra Breckenridge(AKA Melinda “Mel” Monroe), 40, previously shared the same sentiment in a separate Cameo video she filmed on her own. “The fifth season that’ll come out probably, I don’t know, maybe July again?” she said, according toHello! Magazine. “I’m not sure, nobody’s really updated me!”

Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson in 'Virgin River.'

Netflix

Virgin Riverfollows a young woman named Melinda “Mel” Monroe (Breckenridge), who is a nurse practitioner looking for a new start. Mel moves to a small town called Virgin River and tries to adjust to her new life, which happens to involve a romantic relationship with Jack (Henderson).

We. Can’t. Wait.

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‘Virgin River’ Fans, We’ve Got Good & Bad News: The Show Is Getting a Season 6 But Season 5 Will Be Awhile

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