Though the critical response to the series has been spotty, Virgin River has a huge fanbase and has been widely praised, including its fourth season which garnered an impressive 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. This critical success has translated into a committed audience, and the series has succeeded at weaving its romance storyline through a host of other compelling dramatic arcs. Shows like Virgin River have the potential to stretch on forever, and season 6 feature a few twists and turns that set up the next installment.
Virgin River Season 6 Critical Reception
A Well-Recieved Installment In The Long-Running Series
Continuing to prove itself to be one of Netflix’s most popular ongoing series, Virgin River season 6 delivered exactly what was expected in its sixth season. While the series never sets the world on fire from a critical standpoint (excellent Rotten Tomatoes scores aside), it’s clear that Virgin River knows exactly what buttons to press to please its audience. While reviews have been scant, Dexerto quickly deemed season 6 the best of the series thus far, and it’s hard to argue considering the landmark changes. Even if twists and turns are expected, successfully delivering is what makes season 6 a hit.
Virgin River Season 6 Cast
The Denizens Of Virgin River Return
The entire main cast of Virgin River season 5 returned for season 6. The show has been anchored by Alexandra Breckenridge as Melinda “Mel” Monroe from the beginning, and she was joined by Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan. The town is made up of a large ensemble, each with their own dramatic storylines, and season 6 added some new faces to spice things up as well. Perhaps most interestingly, Jessica Rothe (Happy Death Day) and Callum Kerr (Hollyoaks) joined as Sarah and Everett, respectively, the younger version of Mel’s parents.
The cast of season 6 includes:
| Actor | Virgin River Character | |
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| Alexandra Breckenridge | Melinda “Mel” Monroe |
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| Martin Henderson | Jack Sheridan |
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| Colin Lawrence | John “Preacher” Middleton |
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| Jenny Cooper | Joey Barnes |
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| Annette O’Toole | Hope McCrea |
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| Lauren Hammersley | Charmaine Roberts |
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| Tim Matheson | Vernon “Doc” Mullins |
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| Benjamin Hollingsworth | Dan Brady |
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| Sarah Dugdale | Lizzie |
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| Zibby Allen | Brie Sheridan |
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| Marco Grazzini | Mike Valenzuela |
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| Mark Ghanimé | Dr. Cameron Hayek |
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| Kai Bradbury | Denny Cutler |
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| John Allen Nelson | Everett |
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| Jessica Rothe | Sarah |
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| Callum Kerr | Everett |
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Virgin River Season 6 Trailer
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Virgin River Season 6 Ending & Spoilers
An Unsurprisingly Twisty Finale
Besides adding some intrigue to the storylines, the twists in the season also do an excellent job of establishing the major conflicts that will come in season 7
While season 6 of Virgin River finally delivered the wedding that viewers have wanted since day one, that doesn’t mean things were all positive. The ending of season 6 threw more than its fair share of curveballs at both Mel and Jack, and the rest of the denizens of Virgin River weren’t immune to the soap opera-style shockers. Besides adding some intrigue to the storylines, the twists in the season also do an excellent job of establishing the major conflicts that will come in season 7, and the forthcoming season could be the most explosive thus far.
Virgin River Season 7 Setup
Season 6 Plays Directly Into Season 7
With the renewal coming months before the debut of season 6, it’s no surprise that the latest season also serves as a big setup for season 7. Besides leaving some major cliffhangers unresolved, the finale of season 6 also sets the stage for ongoing conflicts that will likely dominate season 7’s plot. Instead of relying solely on classic hooks to bridge the seasons, the sixth season’s conclusion actually has a larger Virgin River storyline in mind.
