Season 5 of Virgin River is now available to stream on Netflix, and fans are still reeling from the shocking moments that unfolded in the final two episodes. The small town of Virgin River, known for its picturesque backdrop, rivals long-running soap operas with the number of daily dilemmas and disasters that plague its residents.
Under the new showrunner Patrick Sean Smith, this season brought a fresh new pace and a whole new set of challenges. A rampant wildfire tore through the town, decimating homes and threatening lives, while each individual battled with their own forms of heartache and loss.
One of the most shocking moments in Season 5 was the revelation that Mel has family ties in Virgin River. In a phone call from her sister Joey, Mel learns that her mother had an affair with a man in the town. Mel’s father, Evert Reed, shows up at her doorstep, and this new connection is bound to play a major role in Season 6.
Another shocking moment came when Wes’ body was found. Wes, who was Paige’s abusive ex-husband, was killed by her in self-defense in Season 2. Preacher helped her hide the evidence, but now that Wes’ body has been discovered, Paige and Preacher’s happiness is threatened.
Charmaine also gave birth to twins, but the father was revealed to be the crime lord Calvin, not Jack as Charmaine had previously claimed. This revelation is sure to complicate things for Jack and the rest of the town.
Brady also faced challenges when it was revealed that his girlfriend, Lark, had been using him as part of a scheme orchestrated by her lover, Jimmy, who is in prison. This revelation puts Brady in danger and raises questions about Lark’s motives.
Other shocking moments include Lizzie’s unexpected pregnancy, Mel’s miscarriage during the wildfire, Jed’s murder, and Mike being shot.
With so many shocking moments packed into this season, fans are eagerly awaiting Season 6 to see how these storylines unfold and what new challenges await the residents of Virgin River.