Wedding bells are ringing in the sixth season of Netflix’s Virgin River. Fans will finally see Mel and Jack tie the knot — but not before going through all the exciting pre-wedding festivities.You can expect plenty of drama (and splendid music) around the dress shopping, the bachelor and bachelorette parties, and the rehearsal dinner.The love train doesn’t stop here. We’ll also see the flashback romance of Mel’s parents, Sarah and Everett, set in the 70s.Season six promises some exciting storylines and new faces. In this piece, we break down everything you need to know about the cast of Virgin River and the charming characters of the show.This post may includeaffiliate links.

Wedding bells are ringing in the sixth season of Netflix’s Virgin River. Fans will finally see Mel and Jack tie the knot — but not before going through all the exciting pre-wedding festivities.

You can expect plenty of drama (and splendid music) around the dress shopping, the bachelor and bachelorette parties, and the rehearsal dinner.

The love train doesn’t stop here. We’ll also see the flashback romance of Mel’s parents, Sarah and Everett, set in the 70s.

Season six promises some exciting storylines and new faces. In this piece, we break down everything you need to know about the cast of Virgin River and the charming characters of the show.

This post may includeaffiliate links.

Melanie “Mel” Monroe is the heart of the Virgin River. Her story is about second chances, much like the central theme of the show.In the show, Mel is a talented nurse practitioner and midwife who arrives in the small town of Virgin River to escape her painful past. We see a sweet love story unfolding between Mel and Jack Sheridan, a local bar owner. As the romance blossoms, Mel slowly comes to terms with her grief and becomes an integral part of the close-knit rural community.Actress Alexandra Breckenridge does a wonderful job balancing Mel’s emotional turmoil and her never-ending acts of kindness. Her impressive resume spans over twenty years.Her most notable performance was in the American Horror Story anthology, where she portrayed a housemaid with a haunting dual appearance in Murder House (2011) and the young witch Kaylee in Coven (2013). She further cemented her reputation as a versatile actress with her role as Sophie in This Is Us.Breckenridge also starred in hit shows likeWalking Deadand Family Guy (voice acting Miss Emily) and several romantic comedies, including Christmas Around the Corner (2018), She’s the Man (2006), and The Ex-List (2008).

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Dr. “Doc” Vernon Mullins is introduced as a grumpy and cantankerous doctor with a reputation for being irritable. When Mel starts working at his clinic, his emotional wall begins to crack, and we see him soften and gradually open up to the community.He has his own share of struggles – a complex relationship with his estranged wife and a glaucoma diagnosis that threatens his identity and career.Tim Matheson, who plays Doc, shed some light on why his character is so grumpy. “Part of it was underneath at all, it’s his defensiveness that he’s got weaknesses and his human fallibility, and so he’s pushing back against those things,” Matheson toldEntertainment Weekly.Matheson is a masterclass in acting. He was nominated twice for an Emmy for his portrayal of Vice President John Hoynes in The West Wing and received critical acclaim for the uproarious 1978 comedy Animal House.As Doc, Matheson adds gravitas to the role with an occasional snarky one-liner and playful banter.

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Hope McCrea is the spirited mayor of Virgin River and Doc Mullins’ estranged wife. Hope may be the central figure in the community (she’s the mayor, after all), but her character is quite polarizing. She often butts in others’ affairs and plays hot and cold with Doc. Several fans describe her character as “annoying”.Annette O’Toole, who plays Hope, thinks the character is misunderstood. In an interview withTudum,she confirmed this saying, “I’ve always been kind of shocked when I’ve heard that people think Hope is a busybody. I just wanted there to be energy — I wanted her to just kind of attack her life.She then continued explaining how Hope’s role as mayor shapes her behavior, “I think because she’s the mayor, she feels like she can go anywhere and that she has the right to put her nose in places.”And that’s exactly what makes Annette such a great actor. Her character, Hope, elicits visceral responses because she taps into raw emotions and doesn’t hold back.Annette is a versatile actress, and her filmography includes notable roles such as Lana Lang in Superman III (1983), Martha Kent in Smallville (2001–2011), and Beverly Marsh in It (1990).Because of the pandemic travel restrictions (the show is filmed in Canada), she had a limited presence in Virgin River’s Season 3. But she has since become a big part of the show, and in season 6, fans can expect her to lead Jack and Mel’s wedding planning.

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“You okay, buddy?” This may perhaps be Preacher’s most common dialogue in the show. He’s frequently checking in on Jack and is a shoulder for Paige to lean on. He’s also always there to cover the bar while Jack constantly goes to talk to everyone in person (texting isn’t a thing in Virgin River).Last season Preacher got some more depth to his character. He’s running a kitchen in the bar — albeit a small one. And he buries a body to protect Paige. The ghost of his deeds will surely come to haunt him in season 6. However, it’s unclear whether he’ll return.There’s some speculation that he may be leaving the show after he uploaded a video on his Instagram, saying, “Hey y’all, it’s me again. This is season five, Virgin River and this would be the last scene of Virgin River with Preacher and the lovely Kandyse McClure.”Could it mean that Preacher will go to jail for hiding the body? We’ll find out soon.Colin Lawrence, who plays Preacher, was last seen in Battlestar Galactica (2006–2009) as Hamish “Skulls” McCall, a Raptor pilot. He also appeared in Riverdale (2017–2019) as Coach Floyd Clayton.

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Bad boy Brady appears to be turning a new leaf in season 6. We might finally see him redeem himself after getting caught up in the drug trade last season.“This season, Brady is a volunteer firefighter,” actor Benjamin Hollingsworth, who plays Dan Brady, toldPEOPLE. “He’s kind of like Brady 2.0 so a little less bad boyish, although he’s still a bad boy,” he added.There’s also a steamy love triangle between Brady, Brie, and Mike to look forward to. The way the storyline is written, Brady and Brie appear to be the endgame. However, we saw them break up in season 5, when Brie discovers Brady’s shady dealings. Brie was growing closer to police officer Mike last season after the breakup. However, Brie-Brady shippers still want to see the couple together.Hollingsworth teased there’s something to look forward to. “A lot of twists and turns. A lot of cliffhangers. Um, again, steamy, spicy. I feel like it’s a 2024 thing and everyone’s turned up the heat a bit,” Hollingsworth added in his interview with PEOPLE.Before Virgin River, Hollingsworth played the passionate and headstrong ER resident Dr. Mario Savetti inCode Black. He also appeared as a guest star in Suits.

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Muriel is an actress and unapologetically flirtatious on the show. However, she hasn’t had much success on the romantic front. First, she was flirting with Doc, who was nursing a soft spot for his estranged wife Hope. Then, she moved on to the much younger Dr. Cameron.This relationship also seems to be doomed because Cam wants to have kids, while Muriel, who is well over 50, tells him she can’t have any. All hope isn’t lost for this relationship though, because we saw Cam offer a room at his house to Muriel after her house burned down in the wildfire.Teryl Rothery, who plays Muriel, is a seasoned actress with a portfolio spanning television, film, and theater. She is best known for her role as Dr. Janet Fraiser in the sci-fi series Stargate SG-1. She’s also appeared in severalChristmas movies, including Miracle in Bethlehem, A Bramble House Christmas, and Christmas with a Crown.

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FAQIs season 6 of Virgin River out?Yes, season 6 of Virgin River was released on December 19, 2024. This season has 10 episodes centered around Mel and Jack’s wedding.Are Mel and Jack together in real life?Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson, who plays Mel Monroe and Jack Sheridan, aren’t together in real life. Alexandra has been married to Casey Hooper (Katy Perry’s lead guitarist) since 2015. They have a son, Jack, born in 2016, and a daughter, Billie, born in 2017.Martin Henderson is currently in a relationship with Penny Hay, an interior designer.Where is Virgin River filmed?Despite being shown as a northern Californian town, Virgin River has actually been filmed in Canada. The bulk of filming took place in the picturesque Vancouver.Who is married in real life on the Virgin River?Colin Lawrence, who plays Preacher, is married to Lucia Waters, who plays Julia on the show.

FAQ

Is season 6 of Virgin River out?

Yes, season 6 of Virgin River was released on December 19, 2024. This season has 10 episodes centered around Mel and Jack’s wedding.

Are Mel and Jack together in real life?

Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson, who plays Mel Monroe and Jack Sheridan, aren’t together in real life. Alexandra has been married to Casey Hooper (Katy Perry’s lead guitarist) since 2015. They have a son, Jack, born in 2016, and a daughter, Billie, born in 2017.

Martin Henderson is currently in a relationship with Penny Hay, an interior designer.

Where is Virgin River filmed?

Despite being shown as a northern Californian town, Virgin River has actually been filmed in Canada. The bulk of filming took place in the picturesque Vancouver.

Who is married in real life on the Virgin River?

Colin Lawrence, who plays Preacher, is married to Lucia Waters, who plays Julia on the show.

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