Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About 'Virgin River'

Here's everything you've ever wanted to know about Netflix's Virgin River. From new season updates to cast news and theories, we have all the latest details for fans of the show.

What Is Virgin River About?

Virgin River tells the story of Melinda “Mel” Monroe, a nurse practitioner who is looking for a fresh start after losing her husband, Mark. The first two seasons follow Mel as she adjusts to small-town living, while the third and fourth installments further explore her relationship with Jack. The fifth season picks up right where the finale ends, with Charmaine’s paternity bombshell and Preacher’s battle with Vince.

The show is based on the best-selling book series by Robyn Carr. “I’m so happy with the series,” she told Parade magazine. “It just goes on and on and people are loving it. With 21 books to draw from it means we can grow very old together.”

Where Is Virgin River Filmed?

Contrary to popular belief, Virgin River was mainly filmed in Vancouver, Canada—not in America. The crew also set up basecamp in several nearby destinations, including Snug Cove, New Westminster, Squamish, Agassiz and Port Coquitlam.

Other filming locations include the caretaker’s cabin in Canada’s Murdo Frazer Park, which doubles as Mel’s cabin. The Watershed Grill, which is located in Brackendale, is used for exterior shots of Jack’s Bar. Oh, and Vernon “Doc” Mullins’s Family Practice Clinic is located at 122 First Street in New Westminster.

How Many Season of Virgin River Are There?

There are five seasons of Virgin River available to stream on Netflix with a sixth season set to premiere sometime in late 2024. To get up to speed, read our reviews below:

• Season Five Review: ‘Virgin River’ Season 5 Review: New Characters, New Love Triangles & New Heartbreak
• Season Four Review: ‘Virgin River’ Season 4 Review: Netflix Has Done It Again
• Season Three Review: ‘Virgin River’ Has *Finally* Returned for Season 3 on Netflix—Here’s My Honest Review

Will Virgin River Return for Season Six?

Yes! During the Netflix Q2 2024 Earnings Interview, Netflix’s CEO Ted Sarandos officially confirmed that Virgin River season six will be coming to a small screen near you in late 2024.

​​“Just before the end of this year we’ve got Squid Game’s return, Emily in Paris’s return, a new season of Selling Sunset, The Lincoln Lawyer, The Diplomat, Virgin River, Love is Blind, Ryan Murphy has an incredible new season of Monsters. That’s all just coming up before the end of the year,” Sarandos revealed in the interview.