‘Virgin River’ Season 3 Confirmed; New Characters Revealed

Netflix’s latest romance drama series “Virgin River” is officially renewed for Season 3. Starring Martin Henderson (Jack Sheridan) and Alexandra Breckenridge (Mel Monroe), the show has been picked up for additional 10 episodes.

Based on the bestselling novel series by Robyn Carr, the show premiered as a Netflix original in December 2019. The following year, the second season of the series was dropped on the streaming platform.

Deadline has confirmed “Virgin River” Season 3 will return with all of its major characters from the previous seasons. The returning cast includes Henderson and Breckenridge in leading roles along with Tim Matheson (Vernon Mullins), Annette O’Toole (Hope), Colin Lawrence (Preacher), Benjamin Hollingsworth (Brady), and Lauren Hammersley (Charmaine).

Meanwhile, the third season of the romantic drama will introduce two new characters in a recurring role as portrayed by Zibby Allen and Stacey Farber. Allen reportedly plays the role of Brie, Jack’s sister. She is a lawyer by profession and described as “smart, hard-charging, ballsy and a whole lot of fun.”

Farber plays the character named Tara Anderson, who happens to be Lilly’s (Linda Boyd) daughter. Fans would remember Lilly mentioning her daughter in season 1 of the series when she was struggling with postpartum depression after delivering Baby Chloe. The show finally introduces the daughter who will be helping Lily with the farm and her newborn daughter.

Allen has made several television appearances in shows such as “Nancy Drew,” “The Flash,” “Bates Motel,” and more. As for Farber, she is best known for her role as Ellie Nash on “Degrassi: The Next Generation.” She also made appearances on “Grace and Frankie,” and “Schitt’s Creek.”

Meanwhile, there is no official release date yet for “Virgin River” Season 3. However, when it returns, the show is expected to deal with the biggest cliffhanger from season 2. Just when Mel was about to find her happily ever after with Jack, she discovers him lying on the ground, bleeding from gunshot wounds. The show is yet to reveal Jack’s fate, who was behind the shooting. Nevertheless, with Monroe at the scene, fans are assured that this was not the last time they saw Jack.

Speaking with Entertainment Tonight, Breckenridge promised Jack is “in good hands.”