What To Know About ‘Virgin River’ Season 6: There’s an Exciting New Production Update

Hint: the new season is closer than you may think!

Are you a Virgin River super-fan who’s always keeping an eye on the show’s status? You’re definitely not alone! Many others are just like you, including Ree Drummond, who’s just as hooked on the Netflix series. There’s no need to feel guilty about it; with all the romance, drama, and cliffhangers, it’s only natural to crave more. Knowing that Virgin River season 6 is on the way should keep our spirits high for the foreseeable future.

After leaving fans with plenty of questions after the season 5 part 2 finale, it should come as no surprise that Virgin River was confirmed for season 6. But it wasn’t until recently that a production update was revealed from Virgin River star Martin Henderson ahead of the season six debut on Netflix. And to top it off, news of a potential prequel series was also released! Your romantic, drama-loving hearts will be filled to the brim with joy knowing that you’ll be able to dive right in. Eventually, that is.

Here’s what you can expect with Virgin River season 6, including casting updates, premiere dates, and more.

When will Virgin River season 6 premiere?

While the exact premiere date for Virgin River season 6 isn’t confirmed yet, according Deadline, you may have to wait until 2025! Luckily, there’s been a recent update regarding the production of the show. (More on that below!)

Has filming started for Virgin River season 6?
Yes, thank goodness! Virgin River star Martin Henderson shared a behind-the-scenes sneak peek of season six ahead of its Netflix debut.

Henderson, who portrays Jack Sheridan, let fans know that the new episodes are in post-production with a selfie taken from the recording booth on Instagram. A closer look at the background of the photo reveals a screen displaying a scene starring Henderson’s Jack and Alexandra Breckenridge’s Mel Monroe.

The official Virgin River Instagram account initially gave fans an update about the filming process in late February.

The post was a behind-the-scenes photo of Jack and Mel in their character’s attire, holding up a director’s clapboard.

The post was captioned: “It’s official! Virgin River season 6 is back in production!”

Here’s to hoping there’s a lot more behind-the-scenes content! 👏

What will Virgin River season 6 be about?
An official plot has not been confirmed at this time. However, the Netflix series is based on the book series of the same name by Robyn Carr. So if you’ve read the books, you may have a better idea of the general direction.

However, show runner Patrick Sean Smith spoke with Deadline revealing a bit of what’s to come. For one, there will be a noticeable time jump in season 6, according to Smith. But in even bigger news, he not only hinted at more Mel and Jack content, but also confirmed that there will be a wedding happening and some memorable villains are expected to return!

Who will be in the cast of Virgin River season 6?
The casting for Virgin River season 6 has not yet been confirmed. However, the majority of the cast is expected to return, as the leading and supporting characters have been played by the same actors season after season. With that said: here’s to hoping that the upcoming season includes Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Annette O’Toole, Colin Lawrence, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Lauren Hammersley, Grayson Gurnsey, Sarah Dugdale, Zibby Allen, Marco Grazzini, Tim Matheson, and Chase Petriw!