“Virgin River” often delivers swoon-worthy moments and mouth-dropping drama.
The fifth season is no exception.
They must figure out how to navigate these life-changing obstacles.
It’s one of the most heartbreaking and inspiring seasons yet.
This article contains “Virgin River” Season 5 Spoilers.
Mel’s miscarriage
Mel’s struggles with infertilityhave been a major storyline throughout “Virgin River.”
Prior to coming to Virgin River, she lost a child due to a stillbirth and faced problems conceiving.
Therefore, fans are ecstatic when Mel becomes pregnant with Jack’s (Martin Henderson) child.
This makes it shocking and unexpected when Mel miscarries during “Virgin River” Season 5.
It comes during the height of the Virgin River wildfires.
All the new patients because of the fire keep Mel too busy to grieve this loss until later.
The devastating miscarriage makes Mel rethink her motherhood dreams.
Breckenridge gives a heartwrenching performance as fans feel Mel’s pain.
The town scrambles to save the residents and keep everything from burning to the ground.
The fires put a few characters in life-threatening situations.
Luckily, everyone survives.
However, homes, farms, and possessions aren’t as lucky.
People find themselves without homes and businesses.
The Virgin River wildfire devastation goes beyond personal losses because it affects the entire community.
The damages will affect the town for years.
The wildfires shake everyone, but they also showcase the town’s strength.
Everyone works together and makes sacrifices for the best of the town.
It shows the Virgin River citizens at their best.
The town’s recovery adds a riveting element to future seasons.
This disease may cause him to lose his eyesight.
However, losing his eyesight during an important surgery forces Mullins to reveal his diagnosis to his coworker.
He also tells Cameron that he eventually wants him to take over the clinic.
Doc has dealt with the fear and beginning stages of his disease for several seasons.
However, “Virgin River” Season 5 really highlights the repercussions of his illness on his career.
He will have to retire soon if his eyesight continues to deteriorate.
After a powerful statement, the jury convicts him of all crimes.
However, Brie tells Mike (Marco Grazzini) that she doesn’t feel a sense of relief.
She doesn’t feel like it’s completely behind her.
Brie wants to feel safe, secure, and satisfied with the conviction and chargers.
However, she still has the scars and trauma from her assault.
Brie’s reaction demonstrates what many victims of sexual assault may feel.
The damage done to them won’t go away with a guilty verdict.
Brie continues to seek support and help because her scars can’t simply heal from convictions.
Fans soon learn that he’s his grandson.
Several things make this a heartbreaking moment.
The first is that Doc lost out on knowing his son entirely.
The second is that Rose really believes she did the right thing at that time.
She isn’t a villain here, but instead, someone who truly misunderstood the man that she loved.
Rose cannot undo what she did to Doc and her son by depriving them of knowing one another.
However, Doc and her must make peace with what happened and move forward for Denny’s benefit.
However, it took another major hit in Season 5, maybe even for good this time.
Brie even doesn’t allow him to come with her to her trial against her rapist.
Eventually, she officially ends things with Brady.
He may find moving on not that easy.
