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Virgin River continues to be extremely profitable for Netflix and can return for season 5 in 2023. The fifth season of Virgin River is at present filming in British Columbia, Canada, by way of mid-November 2022.
First debuting on Netflix again in December 2019, Virgin River has quietly been one in every of Netflix’s sleeper hits, with followers across the globe having fun with the romantic drama starring Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Colin Lawrence, and Jenny Cooper set within the quaint distant city.
When was Virgin River renewed for season 5 at Netflix?
For these unaware, Virgin River was given a two-season renewal order following season 3. That means we’ve recognized a few fifth season for fairly a while.
While two-season orders aren’t new, they’re uncommon. That means that Virgin River continues to beat all the interior targets, and in line with an interview with Netflix’s head of drama, the present “has some of the most attractive economics for a TV series with a very high return on investment as it costs a lot less to make than special effect-heavy productions”.
Colin Lawrence as Preacher, Nicola Cavendish as Connie in episode 403 of Virgin River.
How properly did Virgin River season 4 carry out on Netflix?
The present has been a giant hit for Netflix, even when it doesn’t seize all of the headlines.
When season 4 launched, it featured in Netflix’s high 10 hourly charts for six weeks, choosing up 304.790M hours globally between July seventeenth and August twenty eighth, 2022.
With the caveat that season 4 had an additional couple of episodes, right here’s how season 4 in comparison with season 3 over its first 6 weeks on the platform:
| Week in Top 10 | Season 4 | Season 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105,440,000 | 62,580,000 |
| 2 | 87,940,000 | 87,270,000 |
| 3 | 46,930,000 | 44,890,000 |
| 4 | 29,550,000 | 28,320,000 |
| 5 | 20,470,000 | 18,840,000 |
| 6 | 14,460,000 | 13,220,000 |
External demand appears to be sturdy for the present too, albeit on Google Trends, they counsel that the present could have peaked in curiosity with its third season.
Virgin River Google Trends Interest
As of October thirteenth, 2022 – the sequence was the twenty fifth hottest present of 2022 in line with FlixPatrol high 10s.
Where is season 5 of Virgin River in manufacturing?
As we reported in early 2022, filming on Virgin River season 5 was initially because of start in March 2022. That was subsequently delayed to July 2022, though even these dates had been topic to and in the end did change.
The motive for the delay was unknown, however in a video submit, Alexandra Breckenridge acknowledged that she was eager on filming in the summertime, saying that Vancouver isn’t that enjoyable to movie within the winter.
Filming for Virgin River season 5 can be between July 18th, 2022 and November seventeenth, 2022.
Writer’s Zoom name for Virgin River season 5
The official Virgin River sequence account on Instagram confirmed that manufacturing is underway with a Zoom name of a desk learn for the fifth season.
The submit learn as follows:
“Our cast in a table read for SEASON 5.. Yes, you heard that right folks. We have now started production on SEASON 5! Also, please meet our lovely new Show-runner Patrick Sean Smith. We can’t WAIT for you to see what we have in store. Don’t forget though, Season 4 is only 2 days away. See you soon!!”
That desk learn featured the following solid members (suggesting they’re all signed up for the fifth season):
- Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe
- Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan
- Annette O’Toole as Hope McCrea
- Tim Matheson as Dr. Vernon Mullins
- Benjamin Hollingsworth as Dan Brady
- Zibby Allen as Brie Sheridan
- Gwynyth Walsh as Jo Ellen
- Colin Lawrence as John ‘Preacher’ Middleton
- Sarah Dugdale as Lizzie
- Jenny Cooper as Joey Barnes
- Nicola Cavendish as Connie
- Chase Petriw as Christopher
- Kai Bradbury as Denny Cutler
- Mark Ghanime as Dr. Cameron Hayek
- Marco Grazzini as Mike Valenzuela
- Teryl Rothery as Muriel
- Steve Bacic as Vince
- Christina Jastrzembska as Lydie
- Trevor Lerner as Bert Gordon
- Lucia Walters as Julia
- Keith MacKechnie as Nick
- Emma Oliver as Young Mel
Kandyse McClure in Netflix’s V-Wars
In October 2022, What’s on Netflix completely confirmed the truth that Kandyse McClure had joined the solid for season 5 in a yet-to-be-revealed function. McClure beforehand starred in Netflix’s V-Wars and Battlestar Galactica.
For extra on the place Virgin River movies, take a look at our filming information for the present right here.
We’re advised that Virgin River season 5 could have an episode price range of between $3 and $5 million per episode, which means that season 5 might price Netflix as much as $60 million when all is alleged and carried out.
Some BTS of #VirginRiver season 5 at present filming! pic.twitter.com/KbbyGECYyw
— What’s on Netflix (@whatonnetflix) September 3, 2022
Virgin River Season 5 could have a brand new showrunner
The largest information going into season 5 is that Sue Tenney is being changed as showrunner by Patrick Sean Smith. Tenney is transferring on to work on different initiatives.
Smith is notably recognized for engaged on The CW’s Supernatural, ABC Family’s Chasing Life, and most not too long ago writing the episode Jolene on Netflix’s restricted sequence Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings serving as govt producer and showrunner.
Patrick Sean Smith with Dolly Parton – Picture: Twitter
Speaking to Glamour Magazine, Smith teased the upcoming fifth season, saying:
“We get into things that will be new and exciting, but still very much feel like the same show, but are definitely taking a more exciting approach to some of the stories. A little bit louder, but not to the detriment of the comfort of the show. I want it to feel like season five will be next-level.”
Who is directing episodes in Virgin River season 5?
Thanks to manufacturing listings, we all know who can be directing episodes within the fifth season of Virgin River:
- Monika Mitchell will direct a few early episodes. Mitchell has beforehand directed episodes in season 3, together with Take My Breath Away, Spare Parts, and Broken Hearts.
- Felipe Rodriguez will make his directorial debut on Virgin River for season 5. The director has labored on reveals like Hudson & Rex, The Good Doctor, Blood and Water, and Ruby and the Well.
- Martin Wood has directed 15 episodes within the sequence up to now and can be returning.
- Jem Garrard will make her Virgin River debut in season 5. She has beforehand directed on Motherland: Fort Salem, Wynonna Earp, and Charmed.
- Andy Mikita is one other returning director for season 5. Has additionally labored on Travelers, Motive, and Family Law.
- Gail Harvey is predicted to return as a director on Virgin River, including to her 6 credit to this point.
Dan Payne as Nate, Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan in episode 408 of Virgin River. Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix
Season 5 of Virgin River can be one other expanded 12-episode season
Until season 4, all seasons of Virgin River had run at round 10 episodes a bit.
Season 4, nonetheless, was given an expanded 12-episode season, and we’ve now realized, due to a reside stream from Alexandra Breckenridge, that it’s going to as soon as once more be an expanded 12-episode fifth season once more.
This expanded episode rely has been confirmed once more by the brand new showrunner.
What to count on from Virgin River Season 5
Note: This part was written by the Virgin River Twitter account VRPassionate.
It wouldn’t be Virgin River if season 4 didn’t finish on a cliffhanger.
Burning Questions for Virgin River season 5
At the top of the season, Charmaine is in extreme ache and frightened of shedding her twins and confessing to Jack and Mel that the 2 boys aren’t truly his.
This will certainly be one of many essential and most necessary questions for season 5.
While talking with Glamour Magazine, Henderson and Breckenridge confessed they know the twins’ paternity, which might simply imply the dual’s father is a member of the present solid.
The essential “suspects” are Brady, Mike, and Dr. Cameron.
Mel and Jack, essentially the most beloved couple of the present, will proceed to have a significant function in season 5. The upcoming season ought to comply with them, specializing in their relationship, household, and new child woman.
Alexandra Breckenridge teased a heavier season going into season 5, in line with New Beauty, saying:
“I think this season has started out well and we’re getting into a few episodes soon that are pretty heavy. They’re really intense and I think that they’re some of the best episodes we’ve ever done. I never say that either! I think that there’s a high sense of drama that starts to come up this season that it’s going to leave people on the edge of their seats. At least, I hope. I’m excited to get into that.”
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Virgin River’s mayor Hope will proceed recovering with the assistance of Lizzie and hopefully, get again to her mayoral duties and solidify her friendship with Muriel.
Brie revealed her rape to Brady and whereas going through her former boyfriend-rapist Don, she determined to report her sexual assault and take him to court docket. The new season might give attention to Brie’s trial and her disclosing her assault to Jack.
We left Preacher and Paige in a cabin with Vince unconscious on the ground so we may be saying goodbye to Paige for good subsequent season. That’s primarily as a result of Julia, a brand new love curiosity for Preacher, has been launched in season 4, and there’s little proof there’s room for a love triangle.
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Doc’s grandson Danny revealed to Lizzie he doesn’t wish to get romantically concerned together with her as a result of he has been recognized with Huntington’s illness, a uncommon illness that causes the progressive breakdown (degeneration) of nerve cells within the mind.
Next season each Lizzie and Doc must face Denny’s sickness. Lizzie, who has matured immensely throughout season 4, must determine if she desires to pursue a relationship with Danny regardless of his illness or if she nonetheless has emotions for Ricky, who, though she left for the marine boot camp in San Diego, received’t most likely steer clear of Virgin River for too lengthy.
Lots of latest and returning characters
In an interview with Deadline, Netflix’s head of drama Jinny Howe, touched on how the sequence will change going into the fifth season.
She advised the Hollywood commerce web site:
“I think what’s going to be interesting is to see this universe continue to grow and expand and to see new characters, other characters return. A lot of that was set up in the Season 4 finale but it’s going to be really exciting to see all of that come to a head in Season 5. And some of the soap that’s going to come out of these new complex tensions and triangles.”
More Diversity and LGBTQ Inclusion in Virgin River season 5
Finally, Breckenridge disclosed in her interview with Glamour that the brand new showrunner, writers, and administrators will convey extra LGBTQ+ tales to create extra inclusivity within the present. Breckenridge has been extraordinarily vocal about extra range in Virgin River because the starting.
When will Season 5 of Virgin River be on Netflix?
With manufacturing solely simply underway, it’s just a little too early to say when season 5 can be on Netflix. With that stated, utilizing manufacturing schedules and launch dates from prior years, it takes round 6-7 months for the present to drop onto Netflix ultimately.
It’s protected to imagine that the present will return someday in 2023.
Since manufacturing is scheduled to finish in November 2022, we might see season 5 of Virgin River on Netflix as quickly as summer season 2023.
Will there be a Virgin River season 6?
The present is barely at present renewed by way of to the top of season 5 however there’s undoubtedly extra on the playing cards, in line with these within the know.
In the aforementioned interview with Netflix’s head of drama, Howe advised Deadline that we’ll “definitely see more longevity and growth with the show,” including:
“As long as the audience asks for it and shows up — and I think we see with Season 4 that the fandom is very strong and growing in many places as well — it feels like based on what we’re seeing with Season 4 and the anticipation for Season 5 that there is a lot more storytelling to offer us. It will be exciting to see which characters continue to break out and audiences crave more of; we’re paying very close attention, understanding that this is a really rich universe of characters and that people can’t seem to get enough, myself included. So I think as long as that continues to be the case — which we’re very hopeful for — you can rest assured that there will be more Virgin River.”
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With thanks to @VRPassionate on Twitter for serving to supply and compile among the info for this text.
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