Virgin River
Mild spoilers are ahead forVirgin Riverseason 5 , part 2 .
Summary
Known for its sizzling relationships , Virgin River ’s current romances are full of both sweetness and dramatic event — and some are , confessedly , better than others . Based on theVirgin Rivernovels by Robyn Carr , the Netflix series follows Melinda " Mel " Monroe ( Alexandra Breckenridge ) , a Los Angeles - base nanny practitioner who moves to the titular Northern California town for a alteration of scenery . Hoping the remote Virgin River will aid her leave alone painful memories behind , Mel takes up midwifery . However , small - town life is n’t without its own dramatic event , especially where romance is concerned . WhileMel and Jack Sheridan ( Martin Henderson ) are the show ’s key couple , Virgin Riveroffers spate of challenging pairings .
The radical - pop romantic dramatic event just closed out its fifth season in style with a two - sequence Christmas special . For some couples , Virgin Riverseason 5 , part 2 further cemented their already - strong bonds . Other long - standing twosome , like Hope McCrea ( Annette O’Toole ) and Vernon " Doc " Mullins ( Tim Matheson ) , commence unused chapter in their tolerate love story in the fifth - season close . Meanwhile , it became clear that some couple wo n’t last life ’s many adversities whenVirgin Riverseason 6 releaseson Netflix in 2024 . One affair is for certain : it ’s never a dull minute in the world ofVirgin River ’s date shot .
8Brady & Lark
A Relationship Built On Lies
After Brie ( Zibby Allen ) and Brady ’s ( Benjamin Hollingsworth ) devastating split , the two half of the former buff - favorite couple find new romantic hobby . For Brady , that erotic love interest comes in the variety of Lark ( Elise Gatien ) , a woman who lives with her girl Hazel ( Ava Anton ) . While Brady ostensibly leave his " bad boy " persona in the rearview mirror , Lark ’s not - so - innocent intentions could pull him back into the soap opera house - style theatre . In theVirgin Riverseason 5 Christmas episodes , it ’s bring out that Hazel ’s father is Jimmy ( Ian Tracey ) , Calvin ’s ( David Cubitt ) former sidekick . Moreover , Jimmy is using Lark to ordain a revenge plan against an unsuspicious Brady .
7Lizzie & Denny
Virgin River’s Most Frustrating Duo
Every time of year of Netflix’sVirgin Riversince Denny ’s ( Kai Bradbury ) introduction has been interesting , to say the least . Doc ’s long - lost grandson , Denny now starts slip around and stockpiling medication from the clinic . In the end , viewers learnwhat ’s " wrong " withVirgin River ’s Denny : he is n’t up to anything shady — he demand medication because he survive with Huntington ’s disease . At first , Denny ’s diagnosis stops him from follow a budding romance with Lizzie(Sarah Dugdale ) . on the spur of the moment , that factor is n’t a vast concern . In fact , they ’re look a child , which may not be the couplet ’s most responsible for decision , especially since they want to take their time lecture about " commitment . "
According toVirgin River ’s showrunner , season 6 will focalise more on romance and fun than big dramatic moments .
6Preacher & Kaia
A Dark Secret Threatens This Virgin River Couple
Judging by the first half of the Christmas episode , Preacher ( Colin Lawrence ) and Kaia ( Kandyse McClure ) are doing well . Not only does Preacher admit to love Kaia , but the fire fighter break that she ’s propel to townspeople . However , Virgin Riverhas taunt Preacher ’s annihilating portion , hinting that the small - townspeople honorable cat could see his compassionateness grow the best of him . After Paige ( Lexa Doig ) , Preacher ’s former love interest , kill her scurrilous ex , Wes , in self - defence , Preacher hides the torso . In the time of year 5 finale , Wes ' body is find oneself , which mean Preacher and Kaia ’s days may be numerate .
5Brie & Mike
Heartwarming But Not Meant To Last
After her Brady breakup , Brie attempts to move on with Mike ( Marco Grazzini ) . squeamish guy cable Mike start out out as a dependable , loyal pal , but sparks fly between the twosome after a softball secret plan , prompt them to deal a kiss . Later , Mike even take a literal smoke for Brie ’s ex . When he wakes up in the infirmary , the former LAPD detective finds Brie by his side . Even thoughBrie and Mike are a pair in theVirgin Riverbooks , the show might not see the couple as an end game , specially give the mistletoe bit Brie and Brady share in the season 5 finale .
4Brie & Brady
The Virgin River Couple That Should Get Back Together
There are plenty ofburning questionsVirgin Riverseason 6 should answer , but honcho among them is : will Brie and Brady get back together ? While they are n’t presently together , Brady and Brie were a substantial couple who really help each other grow , conduct many viewers to hope for a reunion . After the duo tear in early time of year 5 over Brady ’s lies — he did know about the underground drug mental process — Brie seemed determined to move on . For both characters , that ’s proved difficult , but they have ground new love interests . With the very existent threat of Jimmy and Lark looming , Virgin Riverseems balance to rekindle this sports fan - favorite love affair .
output onVirgin Riverseason 6 is set to start in early 2024 .
3Muriel & Cameron
This Virgin River Couple Seems Content (For Now)
Virgin Riverseason 5 ’s cast of characterswouldn’t be all over without Muriel ( Teryl Rothery ) , an worker who moves from Hollywood to Virgin River in her retirement , and Cameron ( Mark Ghanimé ) , a physician who arrive at the small - town clinic in season 4 . After working at the clinic together , the two find themselves portion out Cameron ’s house and accommodate a common attractor . With their relationship moving very rapidly , the couplet verbalise about their future in the Christmas episodes , with Muriel fearing Cam will repent not having child . Previously , thatwasa sticking power point for him , thoughCameron severalize Muriel that being a family of two is enough for him .
2Mel & Jack
This Virgin River Romance Makes The Show
Shortly after Mel moves to Virgin River , she lock eyes with Jack across the bar he possess — and it ’s clear that they ’re destined to be with each other . Of course , that does n’t mean it ’s an easy route ahead . After four seasons of being on - again , off - again , Mel and Jack seem to have ultimately settled into their relationship dynamic . rather of keeping secrets , the two become more loose with one another . For example , in theVirgin Riverseason 5 , part 2 ending , Mel grapples with meeting her biological sire , and Jack is there for her — with a shoulder and a Christmas puppy — every step of the elbow room .
1Doc & Hope
An Enduring Relationship That’s Weathered It All
When it arrive to the bestVirgin Riverromances , Hope and Doc ’s family relationship march out the competition . Although Virgin River ’s city manager and town medico have weathered some turbulent times throughout their decennary - long relationship , they ’ve handle to endure them . In the latest batch of season 5 episodes , Doc proposes to desire for a second time , eager to cement their rekindle love with some blade - young vow . It ’s the sort of kinship that has watcher wonder ifVirgin Riverwill ever change its leads , just as the source fabric does .
