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According to TVLine, Netflix has confirmed that Virgin River season 5 will be split into two parts. Part one, which consists of ten episodes, will debut on Thursday, September 7. Part two, consisting of two holiday-themed episodes, will arrive on Thursday, November 30. Along with confirmation of the show’s release date, a number of first-look photos were shared that focus on the characters, including Mel (played by Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack (played by Martin Henderson). Check them out below:

What To Expect From Virgin River Season 5

The ending of Virgin River season 4 left viewers with plenty of cliffhangers to debate, and the preview of the upcoming episodes shed some light on what’s to come next. Netflix’s description promises surprising new relationships, a shocking split, a difficult court trial, and a heartbreaking goodbye. Plus, there’s a wildfire that brings some of the people in the titular Virgin River town together, but it tears others apart.

Delving deeper into the details provided by Netflix’s summary, motherhood issues push Mel to make a big decision about her future at the clinic. Her pregnancy, as well, sparks an emotional connection to her part. Jack faces his demons in an effort to prove himself to Mel. Doc (Tim Matheson) and Hope (Annette O’Toole) try to find solace as the deal with their impairments.

It’ll be a busy return for the Netflix series, as reflected in the large Virgin River cast list. Along with Breckenridge, Henderson, Matheson, and O’Toole, the ensemble includes Benjamin Hollingsworth as Brady, Zibby Allen as Brie, Sarah Dugdale as Lizzie, Marco Grazzini as Mike, Mark Ghanimé as Cameron, and Kai Bradbury as Denny. Kandyse McClure, known for playing Anastasia Dualla on Battlestar Galactica, has joined the series in an undisclosed role.