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Surprise Season 5 Update Leaves Virgin River Fans Ecstatic

Surprise Season 5 Update Leaves Virgin River Fans Ecstatic
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Could Charmaine Finally Give Birth In Season 5?

Can you believe that in just three days, we'll be reuniting with our beloved Mel Monroe, Jack Sheridan, and the other residents of Virgin River? The fifth season of the popular romantic drama is set to premiere on Netflix with ten episodes on 7 September, followed by two holiday specials on 30 November. The anticipation is palpable.

Although the cast is currently unable to promote the upcoming season due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, the show's official social media accounts are doing a commendable job of keeping fans buzzing with excitement. For instance, last week, they shared a behind-the-scenes snapshot that had fans jumping for joy.

The photo features Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson, portraying Mel and Jack beside a tranquil lake, sharing an embrace. In a delightful mirror image, Tim Matheson and Annette O'Toole, who play Doc and Hope, echo their pose behind the camera. The scene radiates warmth, romance, and heart-warming serenity.

‘Love is a beautiful thing and the love we have for Virgin River is overwhelming,’ a fan commented on the image. ‘Counting down the minutes to s5!’

A Fascinating Detail

Beyond the heartwarming aesthetics of the photo, an intriguing detail caught the fans' attention, hinting at what's to come in Season 5.

‘Pregnant Mel's belly, they are so beautiful,’ an eagle-eyed fan wrote under the post.

Indeed, upon closer inspection, Mel's baby bump is evident. Fans are no strangers to Mel's pregnancy, as it was unveiled in Season 3. However, the prominence of her baby bump in the photo suggests that the narrative might gain momentum in Season 5.

Time moves slowly in the Virgin River universe. Remarkably, less than a year has elapsed since the first season premiered in December 2019. Charmaine's pregnancy was announced back then, and she's still expecting.

In contrast, Mel's pregnancy seems to be progressing more swiftly, foreshadowing a season filled with the joys and challenges of imminent parenthood.

So, does this insinuate that Charmaine might finally welcome her twins this season? We've got just three days left to wait to find out.

Source: Instagram.

Are you counting down the minutes until Virgin River Season 5?