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When does the new season of 'Virgin River' come out? Release date, cast, where to watch

Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY
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(L to R) Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan and Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe in Season 6 of "Virgin River."
(L to R) Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan and Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe in Season 6 of "Virgin River."

Mel and Jack's big moment is almost here. After building a romance over five seasons and navigating the highs and lows of life, the two are finally ready to walk down the aisle and say their vows in Season 6 of "Virgin River."

The upcoming season, set "against the backdrop of Mel and Jack’s romantic spring wedding season," promises "fresh twists and turns, escalating love triangles (and a) delightful wedding drama," says Netflix. Viewers will also be transported to the "magic and mystique" of Virgin River in the 1970s as secrets from Mel's parents' past are uncovered.

“We’re trying to hit all the milestones of the pre-wedding planning, the bachelor and bachelorette parties, the rehearsal dinner,” showrunner Patrick Sean Smith told Netflix's Tudum.

Here's what to know about Season 6 of "Virgin River" including release date, cast and trailer.

(L to R) Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe and Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan in Season 6 of "Virgin River."
(L to R) Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe and Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan in Season 6 of "Virgin River."

'Virgin River' Season 6 release date

"Virgin River" Season 6 will release in the United States on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 3:00 a.m. EST.

How to watch 'Virgin River' Season 6

All 10 episodes of "Virgin River" Season 6 will be available to stream on Netflix at 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 19.

Netflix is also hosting a "Virgin River VIP Watch Party" on Dec. 18 to kick-off the pre-wedding festivities. The party will feature trivia, prizes, a star-studded Q&A, and an early screening of Episode 1, according to Netflix. Viewers can RSVP to attend the viewing.

All previous seasons of "Virgin River" are also available to stream on the platform.

(L to R) Tim Matheson as Doc, Annette OToole as Hope McCrea in Season 6 of "Virgin River."
(L to R) Tim Matheson as Doc, Annette OToole as Hope McCrea in Season 6 of "Virgin River."

'Virgin River' Season 6 cast

Here's a list of actors and their characters in Season 6 of "Virgin River:"

  • Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe

  • Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan

  • Tim Matheson as Dr. Vernon Mullins

  • Annette O'Toole as Hope McCrea

  • Colin Lawrence as John "Preacher" Middleton

  • Benjamin Hollingsworth as Dan Brady

  • Zibby Allen as Brie Sheridan

  • Marco Grazzini as Mike Valenzuela

  • Mark Ghanimé as Dr. Cameron Hayek

  • Teryl Rothery as Muriel St. Claire

  • Kandyse McClure as Kaia

  • Kai Bradbury as Denny Cutler

  • Sarah Dugdale as Lizzie

  • Jenny Cooper as Joey Barnes

'Virgin River' Season 6 trailer

Netflix released the trailer for Season 6 of "Virgin River" on Nov. 29.

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