Virgin River Season 6: See the Gorgeous First Footage from Mel and Jack’s Wedding

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Happy holidays, indeed! Netflix has announced that Virgin River will premiere season six this December with all 10 episodes dropping at once. (Last year, there were 10 episodes in season five, plus two bonus holiday episodes, which aired following the Thanksgiving holiday.)

For a while, it looked like the new season of Virgin River wouldn’t premiere until early 2025, given that the writers’ and actors’ strikes of 2023 pushed production back by months. Filming for season six wrapped in late spring 2024.

With the news of Virgin River’s upcoming premiere date (Thursday, December 19, to be exact), Netflix released new photos of the season, which show a very pregnant Lizzie, a solemn-looking Muriel (with Cameron!), and, of course, our central couple, Mel and Jack.

To add to the excitement, the streamer has now unveiled the teaser trailer for Mel and Jack’s upcoming wedding, which features some very entertaining pre-wedding festivities. Take a look.

We also have new photos of Mel and Jack, which we have to say are a huge improvement over the solemn looking one we first got last week. Take a look:

Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe and Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan in episode 602.

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Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe and Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan in episode 602.
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Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe and Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan in episode 601.

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Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe and Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan in episode 601.
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Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe and Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan in episode 605.

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Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe and Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan in episode 605.
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Netflix also released the official key art to the season, which features Mel’s gorgeous veil against the backdrop of Virgin River.

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Want more? Read on for everything else we know about Virgin River season 6.

When will Virgin River season 6 premiere?

Mark Thursday, December 19, on your calendar, as all 10 episodes will be available at once.

What is the new season about?

Here’s the official synopsis from Netflix: “Against the backdrop of Mel and Jack’s romantic spring wedding season, this sixth installment promises fresh twists and turns, escalating love triangles, delightful wedding drama, as well as uncovered secrets from Mel’s father’s past which will transport us to the magic and mystique of Virgin River in the 1970s.”

Which cast members are returning?

The season regulars for season six include: Alexandra Breckenridge (Mel), Martin Henderson (Jack), Tim Matheson (Doc), Annette O’Toole (Hope), Colin Lawrence (Preacher), Benjamin Hollingsworth (Brady), Zibby Allen (Brie), Sarah Dugdale (Lizzie), Marco Grazzini (Mike), Kai Bradbury (Denny), Kandyse McClure (Kaia), and Mark Ghanime (Cameron).

Of course, actors like Teryl Rothery (Muriel) and the women of the sewing circle will also return.

Is there a trailer?

Kind of (see above for the teaser), but we’re still waiting on the official trailer, which should come soon. We’ll update this post as soon as we have it.

But we have new photos, right?

You betcha! Take a look at these images, first released on October 7:

Colin Lawrence as Preacher and Kandyse McClure as Kaia in episode 601.

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Colin Lawrence as Preacher and Kandyse McClure as Kaia in episode 601.
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Kai Bradbury as Denny Cutler and Sarah Dugdale as Lizzie in episode 601.

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Kai Bradbury as Denny Cutler and Sarah Dugdale as Lizzie in episode 601.
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Teryl Rothery as Muriel St. Claire and Mark Ghanim as Dr. Cameron Hayek in episode 606.

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Teryl Rothery as Muriel St. Claire and Mark Ghanim as Dr. Cameron Hayek in episode 606.
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Ben Hollingsworth as Dan Brady in episode 603.

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Ben Hollingsworth as Dan Brady in episode 603.
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Tim Matheson as Doc and Annette O’Toole as Hope McCrea in episode 602.

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Tim Matheson as Doc and Annette O’Toole as Hope McCrea in episode 602.
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From left: Colin Lawrence as Preacher, Marco Grazzini as Mike, Zibby Allen as Brie, and Kandyse McClure as Kaia in episode 606.

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From left: Colin Lawrence as Preacher, Marco Grazzini as Mike, Zibby Allen as Brie, and Kandyse McClure as Kaia in episode 606.
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What else do we know?

Martin Wood will direct episodes 601, 602, and 607; Rama Rau will direct 603 and 604; Felipe Rodriguez will direct 605 and 606; and Monika Mitchell will direct the penultimate and finale episodes. And the man himself—Martin Henderson (Jack)—will direct episode 608. Showrunner and executive producer Patrick Sean Smith wrote the season premiere and finale. The show’s executive producers also include Sue Tenney, Amy Palmer Robertson, Roma Roth, Christopher E. Perry, Robyn Carr, Erin Cardillo, and Richard Keith.

This post will be updated as soon as new information becomes available.


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