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will soon be replaced by something far more important: Will everyone survive?

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Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan and Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe inVirgin River

So let’s take a look, shall we?

Merry and happy everything!

Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan in episode 507

Uh-oh.

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The key art for season five

This doesn’t look good.

Andin more exciting newsthe streamer has also announced that it’s renewed the show for a sixth season.

The news came as part of Netflix’s virtual up-front presentation on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

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Zibby Allen as Brie and Colin Lawrence as Preacher in episode 501

When is season five ofVirgin Rivercoming?

In other words, we won’t be leaving our houses on those dates.

How many episodes will there be in season five?

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Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe in episode 501

Twelve episodes, which Alexandra Breckenridgeconfirmed toGlamourlast summer.

(There were also 12 episodes in season four.)

Its the best season yet).

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Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan and Benjamin Hollingsworth as Brady in episode 502

Let’s recap, shall we?

*Mel (Breckenridge) said yes to Jack’s (Henderson) marriage proposal.

*Jack is the father of Mel’s unborn baby girl.

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Annette O’Toole as Hope and Tim Matheson as Doc Mullins in episode 504

(There was some worry that the baby belonged to Mark, Mel’s deceased husband.)

*Jack is not the father of Charmaine’s twins.

She lied to him all along.

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Henderson as Jack and Breckenridge as Mel in episode 509

(We also found out that she broke up with her boyfriend, Todd.)

So who is the father of the twins?

TBD, althoughHenderson told us at the timethat the reveal is really, really good.

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From left: Gwynyth Walsh as Jo Ellen, Sarah Dugdale as Lizzie, O’Toole as Hope, Christina Jastrzembska as Lydie, and Nicola Cavendish as Connie in episode 507

Needless to say, this upcoming season is going to be packed.

What does that mean?

After four seasons underVirgin Rivershowrunner Sue Tenney, a passing of the torch took place ahead of season five.

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Henderson as Jack in episode 503

Although some fans might be averse to change, Smith’s appointment is a good thing.

I want to keep telling surprising but emotional character stories.

I want it to feel like season five will be next-level.

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Teryl Rothery as Muriel St. Claire in episode 503

Smith went on to add that some storylines…have run their course.

So we’re looking at wrapping up some things but then also going back to the beginning.

I want to understand how Jack and Hope know each other and what their relationship is to each other.

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Dugdale as Lizzie in episode 510

What’s their backstory?

And who haven’t we seen in stories together?

Pretty immediately, Breckenridge toldGlamour,It starts the next morning.

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Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe in episode 501

So it’s like no time has passed.

That includes a potential visit from Mandy, Jack’s never-before-seen ex-wife.

Finally, what can you tell us about season six?

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Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan in episode 507

We’ll keep you posted.

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Uh-oh. This doesn’t look good. Annette O’Toole as Hope and Colin Lawrence as Preacher in episode 505

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Sarah Dugdale as Lizzie and Kai Bradbury as Denny in episode 505

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Breckenridge as Mel Monroe and Henderson as Jack Sheridan in episode 504

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Breckenridge as Mel Monroe and Henderson as Jack Sheridan in episode 507

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Zibby Allen as Brie and Miranda Edwards as Ivy Richardson in episode 505

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Lawrence as Preacher and Lexa Doig as Paige Lassiter in episode 501

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O’Toole as Hope in episode 507

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Tim Matheson as Doc Mullins in episode 502

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Teryl Rothery as Muriel St. Claire and Mark Ghanime as Dr. Cameron Hayek in episode 509

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Cannot wait for this scene. From left: Christina Jastrzembska as Lydie, Rothery as Muriel St. Claire, Gwynyth Walsh as Jo Ellen, Dugdale as Lizzie, O’Toole as Hope, and Nicola Cavendish as Connie in episode 504.

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Benjamin Hollingsworth as Brady in episode 507

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Tim Matheson as Doc Mullins and Annette O’Toole as Hope in season four

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From left, Annette O’Toole as Hope, Sarah Dugdale as Lizzie, and Nicola Cavendish as Connie in season four

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Colin Lawrence as Preacher and Lucia Walters as Julia in season four