Premiere date, cast and episodes

When does season 6 come out?

The series’ sixth season renewal was announced in May 2023, months before the fifth season even premiered in fall 2023. Production began in February and now Netflix has finally announced a premiere date: Thursday, December 19th.

The 10-episode season will be dropped all at once after an experimental season. In the fifth season, which consisted of 12 episodes in total, the first 10 were released together, followed by the final two episodes, announced as holiday episodes, almost three months later.

Who will we see in season 6?

The main cast all return including: Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel, Martin Henderson as Jack, Tim Matheson as Dr. Vernon “Doc” Mullins, Annette O’Toole as Hope McCrea, Colin Lawrence as John “Preacher” Middleton and Benjamin Hollingsworth as Dan Brady, Sarah Dugdale as Lizzie, Zibby Allen as Brie Sheridan, Marco Grazzini as Mike Valenzuela, Kandyse McClure as Kaia Bryant, Mark Ghanime as Dr. Cameron Hayek and Kai Bradbury as Denny Cutler.

Virgin RiverA new character was also revealed in the Christmas episodes – Mel’s biological father Everett Reid (played by John Allen Nelson). Smith has said that Everett will be at least one new face in the small town, so fans can expect to see him again. The showrunner narrated THR last year that it was “a nice reveal at the end of the first episode to know that he was actually right in our backyard.”

And Jessica Rothe (Happy death anniversary) and Callum Kerr (One piece) join the series as young Sarah and Everett, Mel’s parents, who will meet and fall in love in a flashback in the 1970s.

Smith also revealed earlier this year that viewers can expect some “new directions” for fan-favorite characters Preacher, Brady and Kaia. “Brady will be volunteering at the Virgin River Fire Station under the leadership of Fire Chief Kaia, who becomes implicated in Preacher’s past sins,” he said. “This season we will also be surprised by some returning favorites from the past.”

What do we know about the plot of season six?

Expect some storylines from the holiday episodes to continue in the new season, including Mel forming a new relationship with her birth father, as well as her pregnancy issues with Jack.

Smith also shared numerous teasers with fans during the wait, revealing earlier this year: “Mel and Jack will advance their journey to parenthood while transforming Lilly’s farm into their ultimate dream home.” He’s also told it before THR that “the land they purchased along with the farm provides the opportunity to find, in my opinion, more dream projects for Jack.”

He pointed out that the new season will take place several months after Christmas, “deeper into spring” – and promised that “babies and wedding bells are never off the table.” Virgin River.”

As for Preacher and Kaia – especially after season five’s big cliffhanger was police identifying Wes’ (Steve Bacic) body – Smith said it was a “bombshell” for the duo, so they’re planning on it “definitely getting started”. Plot in the sixth season.

Now, in a new interview with Tudum, Smith said that season six is ​​all about the preparations for Mel and Jack’s wedding, including bachelor and bachelorette parties, dress shopping, rehearsal dinners and “more than a last-minute screwdriver.” Mix for our favorite couple.”

Here’s the official logline from Netflix: “Set against the backdrop of Mel and Jack’s romantic spring wedding season, this sixth installment promises new twists, escalating love triangles, delightful wedding drama, and uncovered secrets from Mel’s father’s past that will thrill you.” the magic and mysticism of Virgin River in the 1970s.”

And check out the rest of the first look photos below: