After Netflix added the fifth season of the romantic drama series Virgin River to its streaming service on Thursday, September 7, 2023, the big question is how long we will have to wait for the sixth season.
When will Season 6 of Virgin River be on Netflix?
Although Netflix has not made any official statements about it yet, there is some information available about Season 6. A sixth season is definitely happening, but it seems like we will have to wait a long time. Let’s find out more.
Fans of Virgin River were surprised in May when Netflix announced that a sixth season has already been ordered for the hit series. Even before a release date for Season 5 was announced, it became clear that the adventures of Jack and Mel will continue. And there is no rush for it to end, considering the series is based on a book series by Robynn Carr with a total of 21 books.
Mel and Jack
The storyline for Virgin River Season 6 is not yet known, but it’s clear that the stories of Mel and Jack will continue. Now that Mel is expecting her first child with Jack and he has proposed to her, the question arises: when will they get married and when will the little one arrive?
In the meantime, Season 5 provided answers to various questions. We finally know who the father of Charmaine’s twins is, but what happens next? Additionally, Season 6 will also reveal more about other main characters in the series, such as Preacher, Brady, Doc, and of course, Hope.
Delayed production due to a Major Strike
Unfortunately, the production of Virgin River Season 6 has not started yet. The production was already scheduled, but due to the major strike in Hollywood, filming has still not begun. Both actors and writers have stopped working to demand better working conditions. However, the strike has been going on for months now, and work is still at a standstill.
Alexandra Breckenridge, known as Mel Monroe, recently expressed her feelings about it. “I always feel homesickness when I’m there, but now my body feels like I’m supposed to be in Vancouver. So, it’s really bizarre.” It is unclear how long the strike will continue, but Annette O’Toole, known as Hope, previously mentioned that production will start immediately when the strike is over.
When will Season 6 of Virgin River be on Netflix?
The big question is: When will Season 6 of Virgin River be on Netflix? Due to the strike, this year’s situation is quite unique. The last five seasons of the romantic drama series were released on Netflix on the following dates:
- Season 1 – December 6, 2019
- Season 2 – November 27, 2020
- Season 3 – July 9, 2021
- Season 4 – July 22, 2022
- Season 5 – September 7, 2023
Normally, we could extract a lot of information from this and say that Season 6 will likely premiere in the fall of 2024 on Netflix. However, since it is unknown how long the strike will continue and when filming can start, making an estimate this year is much more difficult.
Release Date of Virgin River Season 6
For now, we expect that Season 6 of Virgin River will be on Netflix no earlier than late 2024. However, to achieve that, the strike must not last much longer.
Who is in the cast of Virgin River Season 6?
The cast of Virgin River Season 6 includes Alexandra Breckenridge (Mel), Martin Henderson (Jack), Colin Lawrence (Preacher), Tim Matheson (Doc), Annette O’Toole (Hope), Lexa Doig (Paige), Ben Hollingsworth (Brady), Daniel Gillies (Mark), Zibby Allen (Brie), Sarah Dugdale (Lizzie), Grayson Gurnsey (Ricky), and Nicola Cavendish (Connie). Additionally, we will see some new faces.
Will there be special Christmas episodes in Season 6 of Virgin River?
Unfortunately, there is no information available about that yet. Netflix will undoubtedly assess the performance of the first two special Christmas episodes before deciding whether to order more Christmas episodes.
How many episodes will Season 6 have?
Virgin River Season 6 is expected to consist of twelve episodes.
Will there be a Season 7 of Virgin River?
There is no information available about that yet. However, due to the tremendous success of Virgin River, the chance is high.
