Netflix's enthralling drama, Virgin River, is set to return with its captivating fifth season. The show has successfully garnered a devoted fanbase ever since its debut in 2019, thanks to its riveting romances, unforeseen twists, and jaw-droppingly gorgeous settings. The dreamy small town is full of eclectic characters so it's easy for fans to immediately get sucked in. As the audience eagerly anticipates the next chapter in the lives of Mel, Jack, and the Virgin River residents, we're here to answer one very important question: when does Virgin River return?
Originally scheduled to begin in spring 2022, the filming of Season 5 was postponed to July 2022, eventually wrapping up in mid-November. An official Virgin River Netflix Tudum article marked the start of production with a screenshot from a Zoom table read featuring the entire cast on July 18.
Unlike the initial three seasons, which had 10 episodes each, Season 5 will feature 12 episodes, similar to the fourth season. Though past seasons of the series tended to premiere in July, fans will have to wait a bit longer for Season 5. But luckily, not that much longer. Here's everything you need to know about when to expect new episodes of the Netflix drama to drop.
When Does Virgin River Return?
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Season 5's filming brought the cast and crew back to British Columbia, Canada. Although the show portrays a charming, fictitious town in Northern California, all five seasons were filmed in the scenic surroundings of Vancouver. The upcoming season will see the return of beloved characters, with Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson reprising their roles as Mel and Jack. Other familiar faces include Colin Lawrence, Ben Hollingsworth, Tim Matheson, and Annette O'Toole.
Season 5 is expected to resolve a variety of burning issues, like the questions we have about Jack's ex-wife Mandy or the impact of Denny's Huntington's disease diagnosis on Doc and Hope. There's also the whole situation surrounding Brie's confrontation with her abusive ex, Don, as well as how it will change her relationship with Brady. And what lies ahead for Jack and Brady as they become entwined with crime boss Melissa Montgomery?
There are so many things that have us on the edge of our seats with Season 5, so luckily, it seems a premiere date has finally been revealed. According to Netflix Life, we should expect the new season to hit the streaming platform on Sept. 7. Spend this summer catching up on other Netflix favorites like Sweet Magnolias Season 3 before Mel and Jack and the rest of the Virgin River cast return.
