Virgin River Season 6 First Look and Spoilers

We don't yet know when Virgin River will return for Season 6, because we need all the time we can get to recover from the events that happened over the holidays.

As if the first half of Season 5 wasn't dramatic enough, the Netflix drama followed up with a pair of Christmas episodes.

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Several potentially game-changing developments are introduced, from the confirmation of Lizzie's pregnancy to the revelation that Brady's new lady isn't as sweet as she seems.

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Two new members have been welcomed, technically from their own family, and Everett, the estranged biological father, whose existence Mel only recently learns of.

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That's only a cursory glimpse of the events that happened in Season 5. As we continue to reflect on everything that happened to our favorite characters

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After the hellish season Mel and Jack have endured, including a devastating miscarriage, these two really need a win.

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Alexandra Breckenridge tells TV Line that she's currently debating several key aspects of Mel and Jack's big day (e.g. hair up or down).

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Plus, now that Mel's biological father is back in her life, she has someone to marry - though we're pretty sure she'll have to fight the Doctor for that opportunity.

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