Virgin River: Season 5 Part 1 trailer
Fans of Virgin River are over the moon as the highly anticipated sixth season's premiere date has been unveiled, with a holiday season launch in sight.
Netflix buffs were treated to an array of fresh stills from the upcoming chapters on the show's official Instagram handle, showcasing a heartfelt snapshot featuring Mel Monroe (played by Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson).
Furthermore, an endearing sequence was teased, starring Vernon 'Doc' Mullins (Tim Matheson) alongside his spouse Hope McCrea (Annette O'Toole) tending to a horse.
In addition, there's quite the progression for Lizzie (Sarah Dugdale), whose pregnancy seems well-advanced compared to her last appearance, and Preacher (Colin Lawrence) continues to kindle his love story with Kaia Bryant (Kandyse McClure).
Returning figures include Jack's sister Brie Sheridan (Zibby Allen), Mike Valenzuela (Marco Grazzini), Dan Brady (Ben Hollingsworth), Muriel (Teryl Rothery) and Dr Cameron Hayek (Mark Ghanime), reports the Mirror.
The caption seized the moment, declaring: "We've missed them so much! Get a first look at what's ahead in season 6. Counting the days until Virgin River comes back December 19th."
With the delivery of Virgin River season six slated for the festive season, fans expressed their joy, considering it a perfect Christmas treat.
Nevertheless, a section of viewers did share their apprehensions after digesting the new sneak peeks and some cryptic remarks from the cast, with a Reddit user stating: "Super excited. However, a little concerned about the Mel and Jack storyline."
They went on to claim: "Listening to the 'I Like You Very Much' podcast (from Alexandra and Zibby) interview with Martin, it seems that they don't have a lot of scenes together.
"More like Mel and Jack go off in different directions to continue to resolve their own issues, then come back together."
Another chimed in with some hope despite the apparent narrative split: "Urgh that's what I was thinking too!! But she did mention they have at least one steamy scene? So hope that makes up for it!
"It is conflicting though as reports have said it's heavily around Jack / Mel again (and the writers have apparently listened), but who knows."
This year's Virgin River installment is thought to focus on the lead-up to Mel and Jack's nuptials, potentially separating the characters until they unite for a romantic climax.
On another note, an Instagram user expressed frustration with the previous season, saying outright, "If even one episode or two episodes is like last season's I'm not watching it. So I hope the writers got it right this time."
A sentiment echoed by another fan lamenting, "I agree. The last season was hard to watch. It wasn't like all the other seasons, it was almost depressing. I hated watching her lose another baby, it was too much."
In light of these discussions, many are hoping that the beloved series will take a turn for the better - just in time for a more uplifting holiday season viewing.
Virgin River season 6 premieres Thursday, December 19 on Netflix.
