{"id":36449,"date":"2023-09-04T18:37:40","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T16:37:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1884005"},"modified":"2023-09-04T22:48:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T20:48:47","slug":"virgin-river-season-5-part-2-when-are-holiday-episodes-released-on-netflix","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/virgin-river-season-5-part-2-when-are-holiday-episodes-released-on-netflix\/","title":{"rendered":"Virgin River season 5 part 2 \u2013 When are holiday episodes released on Netflix?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The final two episodes of Virgin River season 5 will land on Netflix later this year. <\/p>

By Morgan Cormack\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 04 September 2023 at 16:37 PM<\/p>

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For the first time in Virgin River<\/a>\u2018s run, the hit romantic drama is set to stagger its newest series release.<\/p>\n

That means that the fifth season<\/a> of the show will debut on Netflix on 7th September 2023 with 10 episodes, but fans will also have a couple of special\u00a0holiday episodes to look forward to.<\/p>\n

While it\u2019s a little while yet until those holiday episodes land on the streamer, season 5 will be yet another dramatic one \u2013 and will, according to the synopsis, feature \u201csurprising new relationships, a shocking break-up, a difficult court trial, a heartbreaking goodbye, and a wildfire that threatens the town, bringing some people of Virgin River together while tearing others apart\u201d.<\/p>\n

Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson<\/a> return as Melinda and Jack respectively, with the pair adjusting to a new dynamic and future together after the news of Melinda\u2019s pregnancy.<\/p>\n

But when can we expect the final season 5 episodes of Virgin River to be released? Read on for everything you need to know about the release date for the final episodes and what we know about them so far.<\/p>

Virgin River season 5 part 2 release date<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The final two episodes of Virgin River are a way off for now, with the fifth season releasing its first big batch of 10 episodes on Thursday 7th September 2023.<\/p>\n

The final two holiday-themed episodes will land on the streamer on Thursday<\/strong> 30th November 2023<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

That means there will be a total of 12 episodes this season, but for the first time throughout its five season run, the show is being split for some festive cheer.<\/p>\n

What will the holiday episodes of Virgin River be about?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan and Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe in Virgin River.<\/span><\/figcaption> Courtesy of Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

While there hasn\u2019t been anything revealed about the holiday-themed episodes just yet, we do know that the original book series by Robyn Carr<\/a> also features multiple Christmas special novels.<\/p>\n

Some of Carr\u2019s holiday-themed books in the Virgin River book series<\/a> include Bring Me Home for Christmas<\/a>, Under the Christmas Tree<\/a>, A Virgin River Christmas<\/a> and My Kind of Christmas<\/a>.<\/p>\n

They feature fan favourite stories of romance, long lost love, second chances and much more, all with the backdrop of the celebration of the holiday period.<\/p>\n

The Netflix drama obviously centres on nurse practitioner Mel (Breckenridge), who moves to the remote California town of Virgin River<\/a> from Los Angeles and finds that life there isn\u2019t as plain-sailing as she thought. Now, with Mel and Jack engaged and basking in their pregnancy news, what could be on the cards for them?<\/p>\n

Well, as per the synopsis for season 5: \u201cIssues of motherhood push Mel to make a big decision about her future at the clinic while her pregnancy unexpectedly sparks an emotional connection to her past. To further prove himself to Mel, Jack squares off with some long-overdue confrontations \u2013 with his own demons and, of course, Charmaine.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd as Doc and Hope\u2019s respective impairments throw their identities into question, the doctor and the mayor must find solace in their community, in their young new family, and in each other.\u201d<\/p>\n

While we\u2019re sure the main bulk of season 5 episodes will deal with the drama to come, we predict some of the fallout may be felt in those final two episodes. After all, they will form the finale to the season.<\/p>\n

In an interview with\u00a0Glamour<\/a> last July, Henderson teased the upcoming season is \u2018the best yet\u2019, saying: \u201cThe baby stuff gets really interesting [in season 5].<\/p>\n

\u201cA lot of stuff gets wrapped up and then there\u2019s a whole bunch of new beginnings, new storylines. I can\u2019t give too much away. I know someone might move away. Someone might leave.\u201d<\/p>\n

Will that drama filter into the Christmas period for the beloved characters? Quite possibly.<\/p>\n

We do know that Virgin River has had an early season 6 renewal ahead of season 5 landing, so there\u2019s plenty more of the drama to come.<\/p>\n

But that also means that the Netflix drama could very well follow its previous form and include a finale of cliffhangers, burning questions and maybe a twist or two \u2013 they may just\u00a0have a suitably festive backdrop to match.<\/p>