Summary

  • The identity of Mel's real father is a major mystery in Virgin River season 5 part 2, with potential implications for the future of the series.
  • Lizzie's pregnancy is uncertain, and Virgin River season 5 part 2 needs to confirm if her suspicions are correct, as it could have life-changing consequences.
  • The survival of series villain Calvin after a presumed death needs to be explained, and the show needs to address whether he will resume his criminal activities.

Virgin River wraps up several mysteries in the finale of season 5 part 1, but it also poses several questions that need to be addressed in part 2. Based on Robyn Carr’s romance novels of the same name, Netflix’s Virgin River follows Mel Monroe, a nurse practitioner who moves to the small town for a new start after the death of her husband. As the series progresses, Mel becomes deeply involved in the community, including the major mysteries that emerge in the town.

Netflix’s Virgin River has a penchant for dramatic twists, and the ones introduced in the season 5 part 1 finale are some of the biggest of the series. While Virgin River is no stranger to huge cliffhangers, the ones introduced in season 5 part 1 have the potential to change the show forever. Here are some of the biggest questions that Virgin River season 5 part 2 needs to address, including what their potential answers could mean for the future of the series.

10 Who Is Mel’s Real Father?

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Perhaps the biggest question that Virgin River season 5 part 2 needs to address is the identity of Mel’s real father. At the end of Virgin River season 5 part 1, Mel receives the news from her sister Joey that there is evidence their mother had been having an affair with someone in Virgin River, and Joey believes their mom’s lover is Mel’s biological father. This is a major bombshell considering there was no previous indication that Mel and Joey weren’t full sisters. Considering season 5 part 1 ends right after Joey delivers this news, the identity of Mel’s father is a huge mystery going into season 5 part 2.

Something that makes this question so compelling for Virgin River season 5 part 2 is the fact that the person Joey thinks could be Mel’s real father was from Virgin River. While there’s a distinct chance that Mel’s real father could either be a previously unseen character or someone who is already deceased, it’s also possible that Mel’s real dad could be a current character in Virgin River. The drama that could ensue if Mel’s father is a known character could be unparalleled for Netflix’s Virgin River, which is why it’s imperative that the identity of Mel’s father is revealed in season 5 part 2.

9 Is Lizzie Really Pregnant?

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During the Virgin River season 5 part 1 finale, Lizzie reveals to Denny her belief that she could be pregnant, but the show never gives confirmation whether she is. Obviously, an unintended pregnancy is a life-changing event, especially for Lizzie and Denny since their relationship is still quite new. Additionally, if Lizzie is pregnant, there isn’t a guarantee that Denny is the father since Lizzie had also been with Ricky. Because of the massive implications there could be if Lizzie really is pregnant in Virgin River, season 5 part 2 needs to confirm if Lizzie’s suspicions are correct.

8 How Did Calvin Survive The Explosion In Virgin River Season 4?

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One of the biggest bombshells in Virgin River season 5 part 1 is the revelation that series villain Calvin is alive after having been presumed dead for the rest of the season. Toward the end of Virgin River season 4, Calvin’s houseboat exploded with him still presumed to be on it, which is why the community assumed that he had perished. However, while Virgin River season 5 does reveal that Calvin is still alive, it never actually explains how he survived. Considering the violent nature of Calvin’s assumed cause of death, it’s confusing as to how he survived, which is why this is a mystery Virgin River needs to address.

7 Will Calvin Resume His Criminal Activity?

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There are several questions attached to the reveal of Calvin’s survival, including what his intentions are now that he’s back in Virgin River. After Brady and Mike’s operation resulted in the arrest of Virgin River season 5 villain Melissa, the threat of her illegal fentanyl business is assumed to be gone in Virgin River. However, now that Calvin is back, there is a distinct possibility that he could resume his criminal activity, and now that he doesn’t have any oversight from Melissa, the fentanyl business could become even more dangerous. Because of Calvin’s potential threat, the Netflix show needs to address whether Calvin will assume leadership of the criminal operation again.

6 Will Preacher’s Involvement In Wes’ Death Be Discovered?

Preacher in Virgin River looking worried.

Preacher’s involvement in helping protect Paige from her ex-husband Wes and his twin Vince has been an ongoing arc in Netflix’s Virgin River, but it’s unclear if his involvement will be revealed. After Wes is accidentally killed, Preacher buries the body. However, when Kaia gets a call about a body being discovered in Virgin River season 5, Preacher is clearly concerned that it could be Wes. Provided the body is indeed Wes, there is a high possibility that Preacher’s involvement could be uncovered, which would completely change Virgin River. Because of the stakes for Preacher, Virgin River needs to address whether Preacher’s involvement in Wes’ death will be uncovered.

5 Will Doc’s Clinical Trial Work?

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Over the course of Virgin River, Doc has been struggling with losing his eyesight due to macular degeneration, which comes to a head in season 5 part 1 when his vision loss begins to affect his work. As a result, Doc decides to enroll in an experimental clinical trial to try to improve his eyesight at the end of the season. However, the catch is that while the clinical trial could fix Doc’s eyesight, it could also leave him blind. Given how important continuing to practice medicine is to Doc, Virgin River should answer whether this clinical trial helps restore Doc’s eyesight or if it impairs him further.

4 Will Denny Stay In Virgin River?

Denny gives Lizzie flowers while they're dressed in renaissance clothes.

Denny’s relationship with returning to college has gone through quite an evolution since he arrived in Virgin River, but after Lizzie’s news, it’s not clear if Denny will actually return. Initially in Virgin River season 5 part 1, Denny had decided not to return to Stanford in the fall and was going to stay in Virgin River to invest in his relationship with Lizzie. After a visit from his Grandma Rose, though, Denny has a change of heart and decides he might return to school after all. However, Lizzie’s suspected pregnancy could throw a wrench in those plans.

Though Denny had decided he wanted to return to Stanford in the fall, it’s also clear that he’s invested in his relationship with Lizzie based on the fact that he wanted her to come with. Therefore, if Lizzie really is pregnant, it’s possible that Denny could decide to postpone his travel plans to stay with her in Virgin River. Given the magnitude of Lizzie’s news and the increased focus that Virgin River has put on Lizzie and Denny’s relationship, Virgin River needs to reveal how Lizzie’s potential pregnancy could affect Denny’s college plans.

3 Will Paige Ever Return To Virgin River?

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One of the earliest questions in Virgin River season 5 that the show poses surrounds whether Lexi Doig’s Paige will ever return to the titular town. Paige reveals everything that happened with her ex-husband Wes and his brother Vince had tainted the town for her. Because of this, Paige decides to leave Virgin River, but it’s unclear whether Paige is leaving for good. Paige has left Virgin River and returned in the past, so it’s possible that the door could still be open for her return. Due to the ambiguous nature of Paige’s Virgin River departure, season 5 part 2 should address whether Paige could ever return.

2 What Happened Between Calvin & Charmaine?

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A major reveal from Virgin River season 5 part 1 is the fact that Calvin is the true father of Charmaine’s twins, but the Netflix series doesn’t go into detail about this fact. Since the two didn’t have any sort of established relationship prior to their interaction in Virgin River season 5, it’s a huge shock that Calvin is the real father. When this news gets out to other of the Virgin River community, they will undoubtedly want to hear the details of what the nature of Calvin and Charmaine’s relationship was, making it something the show definitely needs to explain.

Another reason that Virgin River needs to reveal more details about Calvin and Charmaine’s romantic past is the nature of Charmaine’s reaction when she sees Calvin again. When Calvin calls Charmaine’s name, Charmaine seems scared of him, which could just be based on his villainous past in the show, but it could also suggest that something might have happened between them. Virgin River definitely needs to explain if Calvin did something threatening to Charmaine, as this would bring more nuance to the show’s treatment of her.

1 Will Mel & Jack Get Married Soon?

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Towards the end of Virgin River season 5 part 1, Mel and Jack decide to buy Lilly’s farm property, and it’s unclear how immediately this could impact their future together. While Mel characterizes the property as a place where the two can build a home, Jack mentions it could also be a good place to get married. Virgin River never reveals if this is an offhand comment that Jack made or a serious suggestion. If the latter interpretation is true, this could mean that Mel and Jack might wed soon, but since Virgin River doesn’t confirm this, their potential future wedding should be addressed in season 5 part 2.