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“Virgin River” Season 5 Has Already Started Filming
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Viewers have, once again, gotten whisked off to the cosy town of “Virgin River” in season four of the hit Netflix show, which hit the streamer on July 20. Following its cliffhanger ending, fans eagerly await a word on its follow-up instalment. Luckily, after the release of season three in July 2021, the series landed a coveted two-season renewal, so season five is well on its way.
Filled with quintessential community camaraderie, heartwarming gestures, intense drama, and shocking reveals, season four of “Virgin River” delivers yet another strong batch of episodes, only with higher stakes this time around. Based on the bestselling book series of the same name by Robyn Carr, the story centers on Melinda “Mel” Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge), an accomplished midwife and nurse practitioner who relocates to a far-flung small town while battling personal demons from her traumatic past. However, to her surprise, her life takes a sweet turn once she acclimates to the friendly townsfolk.
Now that the 12-part season four has finally graced our screens, fans are excitedly looking forward to another round of the comforting drama. From the possible release timeline to plot details, keep reading for all the updates we have on “Virgin River” season five so far.
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"Virgin River" Season 5 Plot
A lot goes down in season four of the drama, so there are plenty of lingering questions and plot points that will no doubt be explored in season five. WARNING: Spoilers ahead!
Toward the end of season three, a paternity test finally confirms Mel’s unborn baby’s father is Jack, not her late husband. Just when all appears well with the now-engaged lovebirds, Charmaine, Jack’s ex who’s also pregnant with his twins, drops a massive bomb on them. When she calls him in a panic, Mel and Jack go to her and find her on the floor in pain, and her dire situation prompts her to confess that Jack isn’t actually the father of her babies. In season five, we can probably expect to see the aftermath of Charmaine’s big reveal and how that will affect Jack’s involvement in the lives of her twins. Moreover, we’ll get to watch Mel and Jack navigate their own pregnancy and hopefully a trip down the aisle now that they’ve gotten engaged.
Hope, who gets in a massive car accident in season three and is still reeling from the traumatic experience throughout season four, finally agrees to an additional home health aide. Season five could explore her journey to recovery now that she’s agreed to get proper treatment.
Meanwhile, Brie’s sexually abusive ex, Don, reappears in season four and threatens her to sign an NDA, but she shuts him down, stands her ground, and promises she’ll be pressing charges against him, so fans can definitely expect that to be explored next season.
Finally, it’s revealed in season four that crime boss Melissa Montgomery is Nick’s – aka Jack’s glamping business investor’s – sister. We can totally see Jack’s business getting into murky territory now that he’s unwittingly joined hands with the criminal head honcho.
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"Virgin River" Season 5 Release Date
Production for season five of “Virgin River” is already underway. On July 19, a day before the season four premiere, Breckenridge updated fans on her Instagram Stories, revealing it was day one of filming season five. Historically, the show has stuck to a consistent release schedule, the gap between each season being about eight to 12 months. If this streak continues, viewers can expect to reunite with their favourites in season five around the first half of 2023.
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How Many Episodes Will There Be in "Virgin River" Season 5?
As revealed in an Instagram Live by Breckenridge, Henderson, and Allen, the upcoming season five will consist of 12 episodes, each clocking in at about 40-50 minutes.
