Virgin River Season 5: What to Expect from the Latest Installment
After much anticipation and excitement, fans can finally look forward to Virgin River Season 5. Netflix announced recently that it would be bringing back its hit show for a new installment that promises plenty of drama and suspense. Virgin River follows the story of a small-town nurse practitioner, Melinda “Mel” Monroe, who moves to the remote village of Virgin River in search of a fresh start.
The series first premiered in December 2019 and has since gained critical and commercial success. The show stars Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel, Martin Henderson as Jack (a veterinarian turned bar owner in town) and many other supporting cast. It also showcases some of the lovely landscape of northern California.
As fans eagerly await the premiere of Virgin River Season 5, let’s take a closer look at what to expect from the latest installment.
Release Date of Virgin River Season 5
Virgin River Season 5 is all set for its release on Friday, July 16, 2021. It’s all set for streaming via the Netflix platform.
Plot of Virgin River Season 5
Though there’s no official synopsis for the upcoming season yet, we can still anticipate some plot possibilities based on the events of the previous seasons. Fans can expect the season to revolve around the relationship between Mel and Jack, and whether they will finally get married.
The upcoming season also looks set to tackle a lot of topics related to family, particularly Mel’s dealings with her adopted daughter, Lizzie. We can expect Lizzie to be on her own and struggle a bit to find her place in Virgin River, as well as in Mel’s life.
Other topics to be explored in the upcoming installment include:
• Paige and her bond with Jack.
• Hope’s organization and her development as a character.
• Brady’s return and his experience as a former soldier and his bond with Mel.
• Preacher and his realization about his paternity.
• The continuation of the battle against brain cancer which was left undone in season 4.
Cast of Virgin River Season 5
Virgin River Season 5 is all set to have a star-studded cast. It will see the return of the following actors in their original roles:
• Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe
• Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan
• Colin Lawrence as Johnny Smith
• Lauren Hammersley as Hope McCrea
• Benjamin Hollingsworth as Brady Sokalski
• Jenny Cooper as Lizzie Twin Peaks
• Annette O’Toole as Paige Lassiter
• Tim Matheson as Vince Westland
• Grayson Gurnsey as Ricky McIntyre
• Stacey Farber as Charlotte
• Lexi Johnson as Tara
• Daniel Gillies as Mark
• Jesse Stanley as Preacher
Trailer and Teasers of Virgin River Season 5
The trailer and teaser of Virgin River Season 5 are yet to be released, however, Netflix has recently released a sneak peek into what is to come in season 5. It starts with Mel walking in on a hug between Jack and Paige, which is sure to create complications for their relationship. We also get a hint at some drama and secrets related to Preacher.
All in all, the upcoming installment promises plenty of drama and suspense that fans can look forward to. With its star-studded cast and lush setting, the series is sure to charm viewers. Virgin River Season 5 is now all set for release on July 16 on Netflix.
