Season 7 of Virgin River is set to continue the heartfelt drama and intricate relationships that fans have come to love. Here’s an overview of what to expect:
Mel and Jack: Embracing Married Life
After their long-awaited wedding in Season 6, Mel and Jack are now navigating the joys and challenges of married life on their farm. Their journey includes the possibility of adopting a baby, as they were offered the child of one of Mel’s prenatal yoga students whose previous adoptive parents backed out. Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith has indicated that the couple’s path to parenthood will be a central theme, aiming to provide them with happiness after their previous struggles.
Doc and Hope: Defending the Clinic
Doc faces a significant challenge as his medical license has been suspended, and there’s a looming threat of a corporate hospital network taking over the Virgin River clinic. Hope, as the town’s mayor and Doc’s wife, is determined to help him fight this battle. The season will delve into themes of community resistance against corporate encroachment and the importance of preserving local institutions.
Brie, Mike, and Brady: A Complicated Triangle
Brie finds herself in a complex situation after accepting Mike’s marriage proposal while still harboring unresolved feelings for Brady. This love triangle is expected to intensify, with Brie needing to confront her past traumas and make decisions about her future. Meanwhile, Brady is considering a career shift to firefighting and is on a quest to find Lark and recover his missing money.
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Charmaine and Calvin: Ongoing Tensions
Charmaine’s storyline takes a dramatic turn as she disappears under mysterious circumstances. There’s speculation that Calvin, who has shown interest in being involved in the lives of Charmaine’s twins, may be behind her disappearance. This situation could lead to a community-wide effort to locate Charmaine and ensure the safety of her children.
New Faces in Virgin River
Season 7 introduces two new characters:
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Victoria: An ex-cop turned state medical board investigator, Victoria arrives in Virgin River to look into Doc’s practice. Her presence may also rekindle a past connection with someone in town
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Clay: A tough, athletic former rodeo rider who grew up in foster care. Clay is on a mission to find his younger sister, whom he hasn’t seen since their teenage years.
