The cameras have officially stopped rolling in Virgin River for Season 5, which means fans of the Netflix drama are that much closer to reuniting with Jack, Mel and the rest of their small-town favorites.
And what would the end of a season be without emotional goodbye posts from the cast on social media? A number of the show’s stars have shared public farewells (for now) from Virgin River‘s Vancouver set, some of which tease what’s coming up for their characters when we see them again in 2023.
Read on to see how the cast of Virgin River wrapped filming Season 5, including what we can glean from their farewell messages, then drop a comment with your own hopes for the show’s future below. (We’ll add more to our list of any other cast members share anything.)
Virgin River‘s fourth season ended with a jaw-dropping reveal about Charmaine’s pregnancy, but if you thought we’d be meeting those twins anytime soon, think again!
“It’s my 5th year of pregnancy and I don’t know what everyone is complaining about,” Hammersley captioned this wrap photo of herself, still rocking that fake baby bump.
Lawrence’s goodbye post, a video of the “open” sign shutting off outside of Jack’s bar, didn’t offer up any new clues about Preacher’s journey in Season 5, but we’ll never complain about his A+ use of Semisonic’s “Closing Time.”
So here’s what we do know about Preacher’s future, according to showrunner Patrick Sean Smith:
“How Paige and Christopher fit into in his life will be addressed in Season 5. Then he also has Julia, who’s kind of waiting in the wings. He has a lot of ladies that are waiting for him to see which way he’s going to go. We’re also going deeper into his non-romantic life. We don’t know a lot about him. We’d love to see him interact with other characters he hasn’t yet.”
“Boy oh boy [showrunner Patrick Sean Smith] and the team have something special in store,” Ghanimé wrote in his caption. “Can’t wait for you all to see what the town and the good doctor have coming for you!” And just to get our imaginations running, he noted, “Cameron looks happy here, doesn’t he? Any guesses why?”
Ghanimé also used stethoscope and chili pepper emojis to tease interesting storylines for Cameron both in and out of the office, adding that this season presented “a couple firsts for [him] as an actor.”
So not only will we be getting a lot of Cameron in Season 5, but perhaps we’ll also get to see Ghanimé’s character in a whole new light.
Allen’s post summed up her experience shooting Season 5 as “sweet AF.”
Unfortunately, the same probably couldn’t be said for her character; Brie is in for a tumultuous run of episodes now that her abusive ex has reentered her life.
“That’s a Season 5 wrap on Denny!” Bradbury wrote on this photo of his chair. “[Virgin River] fam, it’s gonna be next level and I can’t wait for you to visit our beautiful town again soon!”
On the surface, Bradbury’s caption is pretty vague. But at least it tells us that Denny — who revealed his terminal illness in the Season 4 finale — survives through the end of Season 5. And that’s not nothing!
“Today was my last day of shooting on Virgin River Season 5. It has been a wonderful time,” O’Toole wrote, also using her post to show off the scarf she made for her make-up artist as a wrap present.
There isn’t much intel to pull from this one, but considering what a nightmare Season 4 was for Hope, we’re just glad to see that O’Toole’s character survives Season 5.
Just kidding! As much as we’d love to share what Gurnsey has to say about his Season 5 experience… we’re still not sure he even had a Season 5 experience. Ricky left for basic training at the end of Season 4, and we have no idea when he’ll be back.
As Smith reminds TVLine, “the timeline was set that he would be in basic training until December, so as much as we move at the pace that we’re moving… I won’t say it’ll be in Season 10, but he’s a fan favorite and everybody loves him, so we’ll probably see Ricky at some point down the road.”
Which means no meeting Jack and Mel’s baby. Gotta say I’m way over the snails pace with these pregnancies.
Ugh they should dump the Charmaine stuff at this point. It’s beyond old.
No news on Mel and Jack !!!!
Just my hunch but Jack is going to have some problems with his clamming venture.
Mel and him will face new problems
Sadness for one of the cast, my guess
either Denny or charmaine
totally agree. finale S:4 when Jack calls 9-1-1 and tells them she’s “having trouble breathing, and is 5 months pregnant” HOW is it only 5 months???!
Charmaine is insufferable. I found Lauren’s character on Orphan Black obnoxious too. Oops I didnt intend to be harsh. It seems like she’s a fun person on set.
I could care less about Cameron and Charmaine..she is just tiring with the 4 season pregnancy and he adds nothing but mediocre acting.
Do care about the main doc Mullins, Jack and Mel however..
If we have too much of Charmaine, Cameron and lesser actors/ characters this fan is out. I can watch mediocre acting on Hallmark.
I agree with you 100%–I haven’t liked the new doctor since he first appeared–Do not think he is a good actor at all–So over Charmaine–I hope she disappears along with the twins–if ever they are born–
100% agree!!
I’m excited about season 5!! Can’t wait to see what is going on with Jack, Mel and their baby. Also, like to see what’s going on with Preacher, the only doctor that matters (Vernon), and I hope writers give Mike/Brie a shot.
Like other comments, I too am over Charmaine. Maybe the other doctor introduced, who adds nothing to show, is the dad, and they leave together. Hopefully, before seasons end. Please let there be a time jump so that viewers don’t have to endure another year of Charmaine being pregnant.
I agree
jack and mel really are amazing keep them together wont be worth watching if u dont wont be worth watching if u dont
Agree 💯
The drawn out timeline and long time between seasons is starting to cause me to loose interest. Hoping new writers keep Jack and Mel in the forefront because their acting/chemistry is what makes show worth tuning in for. Mel’s baby is only one I care about.
They should dump the Charmaine stuff and concentrate on Mel and Jack and the baby and preacher and hope and Doc and Brie and Ricky, etc
The only way I’m watching this season is if Doc attends his college reunion and has a few too many with the old Delta house gang. THAT would be must-see TV!
I’m ready for season 5 to be released soon! I also hope that there are many more seasons after #5! My husband and I watch the season faithfully and can’t wait to see what happens next.
Cannot wait to find out who is the father of Charmaine’s babies. This is the best series I have ever watched!! I hope it doesn’t end for many years!
Love the show, can’t wait for more. The books where great and to see it come to life on the screen is wonderful. Great actors.
Is Tara coming back ,she would be a good love interest for Cameron
I truly enjoy Virgin River and would love for it to continue season at the season to season love all the characters and always so interested please continue to go thank you
Very nice show, but I feel last season was a little “Soapy” Jacks character is a little too needy. Ease up on the “I love you’s”
I hope you have Mel and Jack get t married. In the book they do so follow the book
Love, love Jack and Mel hope writers let them enjoy being engaged and united against drama this year instead of constantly pulled apart. The two actors that play them are so good together and they can act..
Who plays the love scenes with Jack? It doesn’t look like Mel and what will go on with Mel and Jack? Will they get married
Interesting perspective. The love scenes are a little off. There is No chemistry between them. You are probably right.
This fan wants more Jack and Mel, Doc and Hope, Brie and Brady, Preacher and Paige lesser of the others. Jack and Mel have so much chemistry between them😍🔥
Please oh please end the Charmaine pregnancy story early into new season. Then the next episode writers could “9 months ahead or in the future” Mel having her baby. Also hope some minor characters that don’t really fit (cough Cameron) stay minor or depart.