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Last week, we exclusively reported on some updates on Virgin River season 6 and revealed the episode titles for the upcoming season. Below, we’ll break down each episode title and speculate what will happen.
There’s still a lot we don’t know about season 6, especially the release date. Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos and Alexandra Breckenridge have confirmed or hinted that season 6 will be released before the end of 2024.
Each title hints at the emotional and narrative depth viewers can expect, and offers a preview of a season that the writers think fans will really enjoy. Just a reminder: The titles are listed alphabetically, and we don’t yet know the airing order.
Having said that, the speculation can begin!
Warning: The following section contains spoilers. Please read on with caution!
Brothers and sisters
The narrative will revolve around family and relationships. Will Mel find more relatives of her recently found father, Everett Reid? Or will the story focus on the Sheridan family? It’s important to note that there have been variations in the portrayal of the Sheridan family throughout the seasons.
In the first season, it is shown that Jack has several sisters but no brothers. However, in the fourth season, it is revealed that Jack had a brother named Adam who died young, and it is implied that Brie is his only sister. Subsequently, in the fifth season, the series returns to the original concept of Jack having four sisters: Brie, Mary, Donna, and Jeannie. In addition, it is confirmed that at least two of his sisters, alongside Brie, played by Erin Kathleen Boyes and Gigi Neil, will appear at the main couple’s wedding in season 6.
Ghosts
The title suggests deep-rooted traumas, memories or people that still influence the characters.
For Virgin Riverthis could involve unresolved issues and characters dealing with their emotional baggage. Some characters in the series carry significant emotional baggage. For example, Jack could continue his work with his therapist, Barry Martinez. Additionally, the title could symbolize the effects of choices the characters made in earlier seasons that come back to haunt them. For example, Preacher helps Paige cover up Wes’ murder.
Filming for season 6 of “Virgin River” begins
Go overboard
It immediately conjures up images of someone going too far. For example, Jack or Doc doing something extremely romantic, as has been seen in previous seasons. Breckenridge hinted that there will be drama, but it won’t be as grim as the previous season. It could also be a literal reference to a water-related event, as we know the cast was seen filming in Deep Cove on the Constitution, a real paddle steamer, with Henderson directing this episode.
Hope dies last
This title represents optimism and one of the main themes of the series: hope in difficult times. “Hope dies last” suggests that despite the challenges and heartache the characters may face, there is still optimism and hope. This episode could be crucial in restoring faith or boosting the characters’ morale. In addition, it could be connected to Hope’s storyline for season 6.
Virgin River. Annette O’Toole as Hope in episode 507 of Virgin River. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
I climbed a mountain and then turned around
The title refers to the lyrics of Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide”, which were used in a flashback scene in Season 1, Episode 1, where Mel holds her newborn niece next to her husband and talks about having a baby of her own. Although it was not officially announced that Daniel Gillies would reprise his role as Mark Monroe, he was spotted in Vancouver during the same months that Season 6 was being produced there. The title could either allude to a similar flashback scene involving Mel or symbolize Mel’s journey to motherhood.
Love story
We know that some of the writers and cast are Swifties, so the title “Love Story” could be a possible reference to her song. We doubt that a show like Virgin River can afford the rights to the original song, but maybe a cover is possible.
Prelude to a kiss
The title suggests a moment of anticipation and excitement. This can symbolize the beginning of a new relationship, the strengthening of an existing one, or the revival of an old one.
The big day
A title like “The Big Day” in Virgin River Season 6 only suggests one thing: Mel and Jack’s wedding. Several spoiler photos and videos have surfaced showing Jack Sheridan in his Marine uniform and the guests in formal attire.
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The broken places
This episode could explore the darker, more delicate sides of the small town’s residents, focusing on their struggles and the scars they carry. The characters could face their deepest wounds, setting the stage for growth or redemption.
The jury is not unanimous
In Season 5, questions about Preacher’s future were left unanswered after Wes’ body and car were discovered in the woods. It’s possible there could be a legal storyline involving Preacher’s character and Brie as his lawyer. We haven’t seen Brie in this role much in previous seasons, so there could still be some courtroom drama.
The episode titles for season 6 of Virgin River are quite interesting, although some are quite intuitive for fans of the series. Just from the titles we can recognize the classic themes of the series: love, hope and second chances.
From the hints of the authors and the cast, Virgin River seems poised to deliver a season that will resonate with audiences by mixing the familiar comforts of small-town life with intense drama that will keep viewers coming back for more.
