On Sept. 20, the addictive Netflix drama found the perfect way to let viewers know that the series has been renewed for two more seasons, sharing a cheeky video on Instagram in which star Martin Henderson gets down on one knee and “proposes” a fourth season to his onscreen love interest, Alexandra Breckenridge. “There’s something I’ve been really wanting to ask you… I want to get this right,” Henderson tells Breckenridge in the clip. “Do you want to do a Season 4?” A shocked Breckenridge replies, “Yes! I do!” She then adds as the two start to smile and break character, “I’ve been meaning to ask you: Do you want to do a Season 5?!?” Just in case you weren’t sure if they were joking, the video’s caption announced, “Season 4 and Season 5 picked up by Netflix! Thank each and everyone of you for all your support! We so appreciate it!” (Plus, Deadline confirmed the renewals the day before.) The announcement comes as sweet relief to fans of the Netflix smash who binged Season 3 and have been on the edges of their seats to find out what happens next for in Virgin River’s sleepy California town and among its colorful cast of characters. Based on the 21-novel (and counting!) series from Robyn Carr, the romantic drama follows midwife Mel (Breckenridge) through her on-again-off-again relationship with Jack (Henderson), as well as beloved side characters like Hope and Doc, who have to work through their own traumas. Keep reading to find out what we know about the fourth season of VirginRiver and what we can expect to see moving forward. (Warning: Season 3 spoilers ahead!)
Will there be a Virgin River Season 4?
Despite the wait for an official Season 4 green light, Virgin River always seemed like an easy renewal for Netflix because its ratings are stellar. In January 2021, Deadlinereported that the series actually took The Crown’s top spot in streaming rankings… which is a pretty big deal. In fact, some reports suggested back in July 2021 that Season 4 had already been green-lighted and that production would begin that month, just a few weeks after Season 3’s premiere. Virgin River showrunner Sue Tenney also told TVLinein December 2020, “The way I look at the show is that we’re going to get as many seasons as we get, and when we get to that last season, we want [the characters] to be where [Carr] has them.”
When is the Virgin River Season 4 release date?
There’s no official release date yet for Virgin River Season 4. However, if filming is indeed kicking off in July 2021, barring any surprise delays, an early 2022 release date may be in the cards.
Is Alexandra Breckenridge returning for Virgin River Season 4?
In order to keep the Virgin River story moving, you’d better believe that actress Alexandra Breckenridgewill return to reprise her lead role of Mel.
Where is VirginRiver filmed?
There’s no actual place in northern California called Virgin River; the series instead films in locations around the Canadian province of British Columbia including Port Coquitlam and Bowen Island’s Snug Cove. The exteriors of Virgin River’s familiar locales are easily visited in real life. Jack’s restaurant is actually Watershed Grill in the tiny town of Brackendale, while Doc’s abode is actually a New Westminster mansion (that went up for sale in 2021) and Mel’s cabin can be found inside Murdo Frazer Park.
Will Mel and Jack be together in Season 4 of Virgin River?
It’s unclear whether or not Mel and Jack’s relationship will survive the baby bombshell she dropped in Season 3, but as of the Season 3 finale, they’re still together.
Will Virgin River Season 4 reveal who shot Jack?
Though Season 3 showed Brady being arrested for allegedly shooting Jack, Tenney hinted that the real perp may still be out there. “There will be an arrest at the end of Season 3,” she told Us Weekly, “but everything is not the way it looks. The story is not over with the arrest.”
Will Hope be in Virgin River Season 4?
Tenney revealed that Hope wasn’t physically present in Season 3 of the show because the COVID-19 pandemic prevented Annette O’Toole from being able to film with her co-stars in person. The series had to pivot its Season 3 storylines, but Tenney says she has every hope that Hope will return for a potential fourth season. She told Entertainment Weekly, “If we have a fourth season, everyone is now vaccinated and the pandemic is not what it was. So, I would hope that we would have Annette back.”
Is there a Virgin River Season 4 trailer?
No trailer has been released for Virgin River Season 4 yet, but keep your eyes on this spot, because when there is, it’ll be right here! Next, if you love Virgin River, check out these 14 best romance movies on Netflix right now!
