'Virgin River' Season 5: Why these 3 charcters may not return to the show

Netflix's drama is set in a small town where dramatic events have previously resulted in unexpected character exits in previous seasons
PUBLISHED MAR 17, 2023
Kai Bradbury, Lauren Hammersley, and Lexa Doig in 'Virgin River' (IMDb)
Kai Bradbury, Lauren Hammersley, and Lexa Doig in 'Virgin River' (IMDb)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA : 'Virgin River' on Netflix is renowned for the theatrical exploits of its cast, but after season 5, one of the three characters might be gone forever. Martin Henderson, who plays Jack Sheridan, hinted at this possibility in a Glamour interview, which supports the theory that Virgin River may soon cut off another significant character.

'Virgin River,' which is based on Robyn Carr's romance novels, follows nurse practitioner Mel Monroe as she relocates to the community for a fresh start and begins working for Doc Mullins after the passing of her husband. Mel soon integrates into the community, becoming involved in the small town's many dramatic events, which has previously resulted in unexpected character exits in previous seasons.

RELATED ARTICLES

'Virgin River': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about Netflix's upcoming romantic drama

Netflix 'Virgin River' Season 4: Release date, how to watch and cast of romantic drama

1. Can Paige leave after Season 5?

Lexa Doig in 'Virgin River' (IMDb)
Lexa Doig in 'Virgin River' (IMDb)

Despite Paige's irregular appearances on Netflix's 'Virgin River', season 5 of the show may mark Paige's final appearance on the show. The past few seasons of Virgin River have seen Paige evade her ex-husband, who has threatened not just her safety but also the safety of Christopher and Preacher. When her ex's twin shows up, the situation only gets worse. Since her arrival in season 1, Paige has only seldom appeared in Virgin River due to threats to the safety of her and her loved ones. This makes a potential permanent exit for Virgin River season 5 a major concern. Given the legal limbo she finds herself in and the possibility that Paige's ex and his twin are both dead, she may need to leave again. Paige's possible romance with Preacher is still unanswered, but if the Virgin River television adaptation is true to the books, Paige's dark history, from which she is seeking to flee, may take precedence over any romance. Outside of her relationship with Preacher, Paige has few ties to Virgin River because Lizzie is in charge of her bakery truck. As a result, Paige's departure from Virgin River on Netflix in season 5 would be appropriate for her story in the plot.

2. Benny's departure also seems likely

Kai Bradbury in 'Virgin River' (IMDb)
Kai Bradbury in 'Virgin River' (IMDb)

Even though Denny was one of the more recently introduced characters in 'Virgin River' on Netflix, it's probable that Denny will leave the titular town in Season 5. At the conclusion of season three of the Netflix television series, Denny came to Virgin River, and it is finally made known that Denny is Doc's grandson, a fact that Doc was previously unaware of. His storyline is complicated by Denny's shocking revelation that he has Huntington's disease at the conclusion of Virgin River season 4.

One of Virgin River's largest unsolved uncertainties is how Denny's health will turn out, thus his future is uncertain. Denny could choose to stay in Virgin River with his grandfather or move away to look for other types of treatment.

3. Why Charmaine can leave 'Virgin River' In Season 5?

Lauren Hammersley in 'Virgin River' (IMDb)
Lauren Hammersley in 'Virgin River' (IMDb)

Charmaine has played a big role throughout the entire season of the Netflix television series Virgin River as one of the main antagonists who causes a wedge between Jack and Mel. However, at the conclusion of Virgin River season 4, Charmaine confesses to Jack and Mel that she had been lying about the twins' true parentage for the whole duration of the show, negating her claim to Jack and giving her character little to do.

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

A longtime cast member's future hangs by a thread as ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Season 22 nears its finale.
1 hour ago
Andrew 'Coop' Cooper is cleared of murder in 'Your Friends & Neighbors' Season 1, but in Season 2, he returns to more risky and criminal habits.
2 hours ago
‘The Chosen’ reaches its most intense chapter yet as Season 6 sets premiere date, with a bold release plan and a big-screen twist ahead.
2 hours ago
Season 2 of ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ deals with darker themes as Coop continues to push his luck, and Jon Hamm gives a major update.
19 hours ago
While no official date has been set for 'The Pitt' Season 3, reports suggest that it will premiere next year, without this fan-favorite character.
20 hours ago
'The Pitt' has already been renewed for a third season by HBO Max and is currently in the writing stage.
22 hours ago
Raj Dar and Mir Dar's fortunes took a turn for the worse following the death of the criminal mastermind father, Baba Dar.
1 day ago
The Russos return for one last fight, but with Alex missing and time running out, the final season sets up a battle that could change everything.
1 day ago
Dr. Robby had previously offered his best protege the chance to house-sit for him while he was away on his sabbatical.
1 day ago
‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Episode 13 showcases Robby's conflict over leaving staff and patients alone to handle the stress and chaos as he takes time off.
1 day ago